Houston-area initiatives on Juneteenth
Houston-area leaders held events on Juneteenth that not only honored the past, but created stepping stones for the future. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the highlights from some events.
Houston-area leaders held events on Juneteenth that not only honored the past, but created stepping stones for the future. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the highlights from some events.
Explaining Galveston as Juneteenth birthplace | HTX @ 10
FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to a historian who explained the starting point of Juneteenth in Galveston.
FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to a historian who explained the starting point of Juneteenth in Galveston.
Celebrating Juneteenth in Galveston
Juneteenth celebrations are underway in Galveston where history was mad 161 years ago. Jade Flury is in Galveston to tell us more about the holiday.
Juneteenth celebrations are underway in Galveston where history was mad 161 years ago. Jade Flury is in Galveston to tell us more about the holiday.
The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Decades before becoming a federal holiday, Juneteenth belonged strictly to Texas
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Watch live events from across the country on Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
The meaning of Memorial Day - Remembering America’s fallen service members
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Airbnb AI to stop Memorial Day parties
If you're planning to book an Airbnb for a Memorial Day party, you'll likely need a backup plan. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains the "anti-party technology" that'll be in place for the holiday weekend.
If you're planning to book an Airbnb for a Memorial Day party, you'll likely need a backup plan. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains the "anti-party technology" that'll be in place for the holiday weekend.
Memorial Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Mother’s Day 2026: Houston-area restaurants with specials, offerings
Mother’s Day will fall on Sunday, May, 10, and if you’re planning on taking a loved one out to celebrate with them, there are many options around the Houston-area.
Mother’s Day will fall on Sunday, May, 10, and if you’re planning on taking a loved one out to celebrate with them, there are many options around the Houston-area.
Cinco de Mayo Houston 2026: Events, food and festivals
Houston kicks off extensive Cinco de Mayo festivities today across Downtown, Montrose, and Uptown, featuring mariachi performances, tequila tastings, and street food parties.
Houston kicks off extensive Cinco de Mayo festivities today across Downtown, Montrose, and Uptown, featuring mariachi performances, tequila tastings, and street food parties.
Houston's Freedom Over Texas 2026: Fourth of July fireworks, concerts, tickets
Country music star Keith Urban will headline Houston’s Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas, this year. Here's how to get tickets.
Country music star Keith Urban will headline Houston’s Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas, this year. Here's how to get tickets.
What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Easter Sunday 2026: What’s open and closed
Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.
Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.
Easter 2026: Stores opened, closed for the holiday
If you have to go shopping on Sunday, your go-to store may be closed for Easter. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has a list of which stores will be closed and which will be open.
If you have to go shopping on Sunday, your go-to store may be closed for Easter. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has a list of which stores will be closed and which will be open.
Artemis II: First photos of Earth from Orion spacecraft
What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.
What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.