Gov. Greg Abbott hasn't yet decided whether he'll approve or veto a bill that would ban THC products in Texas. "I'm going to ...

Your commitment to exercising your First Amendment rights with respect, dignity, and unity reflects the very best of our city,” the City of Houston shared in a social media post. “No arrests. No ...

Juneteenth events are planned this week around East Texas. Saturday, June 7 Power Wheel Parade - Woldert Park 701 W. 32nd ...

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two ...

HOUSTON — Although Juneteenth falls on June 19, Houstonians began the celebration early with the “Celebrate Freedom Festival” on Sunday at Emancipation Park. The day was filled with vibrant ...

Koritha Mitchell, an English professor at Ohio State University who celebrated Juneteenth growing up in a small town outside of Houston, told CBS News in 2021 that, for her, the day revolved ...

Houston knows how to celebrate Juneteenth. Houston, one of the largest cities in the country and located approximately two hours from Galveston—the birthplace of Juneteenth—boasts a sizable ...

As Juneteenth approaches, Houston and Galveston are hosting various events to honor this historic occasion. Here is a guide to this year's celebrations, including festivals, parades, educational ...

If Juneteenth meant anything, it meant at least that Joshua Houston and his family were free. But there was more too. The promise of freedom meant that more work needed to be done. Families needed ...

Two years after officially becoming a federal holiday, Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day," is coming up and groups around Houston, Harris County and beyond are preparing celebrations in honor ...

In 2021, it became a national holiday. As Juneteenth approaches, Houston is hosting a series of events to commemorate this historic occasion. From festivals and parades to educational programs ...

even on Juneteenth itself. On a chilly day this past fall, I arrived in Houston’s Emancipation Park and was joined by Erika Thompson, an archivist and historian who serves as community liaison ...