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.
White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
Loving Day 2021: Couples celebrate legalization of interracial marriage
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
New Jersey school district removes names of all holidays from school calendar
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show to return, full-scale
A full-scale fireworks show by Macy's will return this year to celebrate the nation's independence and the rebirth of New York City.
A full-scale fireworks show by Macy's will return this year to celebrate the nation's independence and the rebirth of New York City.
Best Buy will close stores on Thanksgiving 2021
Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.
Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.
JMBLYA announces its return to the music festival scene in Austin
Starting Sept. 3 of Labor Day weekend, hip-hop festival JMBLYA reaches fans nationwide with performances from: Future, Gunna, The Kid LAROI, and more.
Starting Sept. 3 of Labor Day weekend, hip-hop festival JMBLYA reaches fans nationwide with performances from: Future, Gunna, The Kid LAROI, and more.
City of Pflugerville announces fireworks plans for July 4
A fireworks display on July 4th presented by the city will serve as the grand finale to Typhoon Texas's Red, White & Boom 4th of July Festival.
A fireworks display on July 4th presented by the city will serve as the grand finale to Typhoon Texas's Red, White & Boom 4th of July Festival.
American Legion official resigns over muting veteran's mic on Memorial Day
An American Legion official from Hudson, Ohio resigned his leadership role Friday amid the backlash for muting a veteran’s microphone during his Memorial Day speech.
An American Legion official from Hudson, Ohio resigned his leadership role Friday amid the backlash for muting a veteran’s microphone during his Memorial Day speech.
Walmart to close all U.S. stores on Thanksgiving as 'thank you' to employees
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
Veteran's mic muted as he told of Black people's role in Memorial Day origin
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.