City of Georgetown announces facility closings on July 5
The city of Georgetown says city offices and facilities will be closed on July 5 in observance of Independence Day.
The city of Georgetown says city offices and facilities will be closed on July 5 in observance of Independence Day.
July 4th celebrations can stress pets out, here's how to avoid it
Dr. Brianna Armstrong at Firehouse Animal Health Center provides tips on how to decrease the stress in pets during the 4th of July.
Dr. Brianna Armstrong at Firehouse Animal Health Center provides tips on how to decrease the stress in pets during the 4th of July.
Austin celebrates first Juneteenth as a federal holiday
Juneteenth was celebrated throughout Austin Saturday, and now across the country after President Biden made Juneteenth an official federal holiday.
Juneteenth was celebrated throughout Austin Saturday, and now across the country after President Biden made Juneteenth an official federal holiday.
Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
Juneteenth, ‘a day of profound weight and power,’ marked across the US
While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.
While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.
Celebrate Father’s Day with these famous movie dads on Tubi
Iconic movie dads from Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” to Will Smith, who starred alongside his son Jaden in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” are all free to stream on Tubi.
Iconic movie dads from Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” to Will Smith, who starred alongside his son Jaden in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” are all free to stream on Tubi.
Treat your dad: Father’s Day deals, specials and freebies
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Juneteenth: New federal holiday pressures US companies to give day off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
States move to restrict critical race theory as US celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983. It is a historical event that teachers will cover in history classes.
Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983. It is a historical event that teachers will cover in history classes.
Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Festival returns to Round Rock
This year’s lineup features international DJ sensation JAY SHALÉ/DJ SHALÉ, Grammy Award-Winners Eric Bellinger, and Montell Jordan.
This year’s lineup features international DJ sensation JAY SHALÉ/DJ SHALÉ, Grammy Award-Winners Eric Bellinger, and Montell Jordan.
Some City of Austin offices, public facilities closed for Juneteenth
Juneteenth recently became a federal holiday in the United States. It celebrates the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved.
Juneteenth recently became a federal holiday in the United States. It celebrates the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved.
FOX 7 Discussion: Juneteenth becomes federal holiday
Dr. Theodore Francis with Huston-Tillotson University joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the importance of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday.
Dr. Theodore Francis with Huston-Tillotson University joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the importance of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday.
Austinites react to President Biden signing Juneteenth Act
Juneteenth has been celebrated for years on June 19 - the day that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to deliver an order officially ending slavery in Texas.
Juneteenth has been celebrated for years on June 19 - the day that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to deliver an order officially ending slavery in Texas.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
Congress passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The House voted 415-14 Wednesday to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
The House voted 415-14 Wednesday to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
July 4th fireworks show to be held in San Gabriel Park
The club will have a fireworks display at dusk July 4 in San Gabriel Park, but other festivities have been canceled due to COVID-19.
The club will have a fireworks display at dusk July 4 in San Gabriel Park, but other festivities have been canceled due to COVID-19.
Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Juneteenth Social Ride biking 8.46-mile route to honor George Floyd
Black History Bike Ride asking cycling and history enthusiasts to join them on a bike ride around Central East Austin to learn Austin’s Black history.
Black History Bike Ride asking cycling and history enthusiasts to join them on a bike ride around Central East Austin to learn Austin’s Black history.