Juneteenth: Group cleans neglected cemetery
Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and others worked for weeks to uncover a neglected part of an Oak Cliff cemetery. Graves they found were those of people born into slavery. Steven Dial from our sister station in Dallas reports how they honored those buried.
Sitdown With Opal Lee, "The Grandmother of Juneteenth"
Sitdown with Opal Lee, a Fort Worth resident who fought to get Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday.
LIST: Juneteenth events happening in Houston, Galveston
With Juneteenth right around the corner, we have found a variety of events for you to celebrate this momentous holiday.
Houston-area communities celebrate Juneteenth
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has a wrap up of what several communities did.
Juneteenth 2023: Kendleton residents gather to celebrate federal holiday
At a celebration in Kendleton, TX, located 47 miles southwest of Houston, residents gathered to celebrate the federal holiday.
Juneteenth 2023: Galveston residents celebrate
Galveston residents are reenacting the first march following the Juneteenth announcement that slaves were freed.
Houston’s role in making Juneteenth federal holiday
The federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. FOX 26 anchor Jose Grinian explains how Houston played a key role in the historic event.
Juneteenth 2023: How Houston celebrated
FOX 26’s Natalie Hee shares a look at how Houstonians celebrated the relatively new federal holiday commemorating when Texans learned about the end of slavery in the United States.
What's Happening This Week, June 19-25: Juneteenth, heat wave, Pride parades
FOX 26 virtual correspondent Riva Houston delivers the stories to watch this week.
At least 23 people shot at Chicago area Juneteenth celebration: police
One person was killed and nearly two dozen others were hurt at what was supposed to be a "peaceful Juneteenth gathering."
Houstonians attend Juneteenth Parade despite heat
This weekend, we're celebrating Juneteenth and for those who don't know, it stands for June 19. on the day in 1865, the last enslaved Africans in this country learned they had been freed. FOX 26's Shelby Rose was at the Juneteenth Parade in Houston where hundreds showed up despite the heat.
HBCU Alumni Reunion Block Party happening June 17
There are plenty of events celebrating Juneteenth in Houston, including the HBCU Alumni Reunion Block Party. The founder and local business owners gives us a small taste of what they have to offer at their block party on June 17. Make sure to get your tickets!
Juneteenth events across the Houston area.
Juneteenth is just around the corner and there's plenty of events in Houston and Galveston to celebrate the entire weekend. From live music to picnics in the park, we have the full list of Juneteenth events on our website Fox26.com or you can scan the QR code at the bottom of your screen.
Houston Juneteenth events you and your family can enjoy
Juneteenth is just around the corner! Several events are happening across the Houston area throughout this weekend to commemorate this day.
LIST: Juneteenth events happening in Houston
Juneteenth is quickly approaching and numerous events will be held in the Houston-area.
New Juneteenth Houston art installation
Juneteenth Houston art installation set to be unveiled later today at 9:30 am. The artwork will pay homage to the historically black communities in Houston.
How Hispanics helped slaves escape to Mexico on the Underground Railroad
This Hispanic Heritage month we shine a light on how Latinos helped slaves in Texas escape to Mexico for freedom.
Hundreds attend Juneteenth festivals in Houston & call for more companies to recognize the holiday
Houstonians celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the now Federal holiday.
Juneteenth 2022 falls on Father's Day, holding special significance for Black fathers
The new national holiday recognizes when the emancipation proclamation was brought to Texas, marking the end of slavery. This year the holiday also falls on fathers day. FOX 26’s Chelsea Edwards shares the special meaning of both for Black fathers in the Houston area.
Mayor Turner hosts 9th annual Juneteenth Parade held in Acres Homes
Juneteenth celebrations kicked off Saturday morning at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, where Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting the 9th annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards has the story.