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This year's Juneteenth celebrations from Houston to Galveston and beyond could include rain and even storms. If you have outdoor plans, you shouldn't have to preemptively cancel them.
Galveston, Texas, the birthplace of Juneteenth, is celebrating the 160th anniversary of the historic announcement with a series of events, including reenactments, concerts and fireworks.
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FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shows us some of the Juneteenth celebrations in Galveston. Iranian missiles hit a hospital and wound over 200. Israel threatens Iran's top leader This small Texas town is ...
One hundred sixty years ago today, Union General Gordon Granger delivered an announcement in Galveston, Texas, that changed American history. It began, the people are informed that in accordance ...
Also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth falls annually on June 19, the date in 1865 when Union troops brought the news to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they had been freed.
GALVESTON, Texas -- The most popular Juneteenth celebration of emancipation is in Galveston, Texas, where the last enslaved people were freed. The city designated five sites you can walk to ...
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States by commemorating June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas. Their ...
A Juneteenth menu might incorporate items like barbecued ribs or other red meat, watermelon and red velvet cake. Drinks like fruit punch and red Kool-Aid may make an appearance at the table.
Oklahoma State Senator Nikki Nice advocates for recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday, citing Oklahoma's historic ties.
Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, although it is not universally observed. Oklahoma County observes it, ...
Juneteenth concert in Galveston, Texas, showcases songs of sorrow and joy By Sean Saldana Published June 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM CDT Listen • 3:24 ...