White House 4th of July celebration still on despite COVID-19 pandemic
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Carver Museum in East Austin hosts virtual Juneteenth celebration
The Carver Museum hosts a celebration every year for Juneteenth but chose to host their event online this year, not only in an effort to promote social distancing but to also reach as many people as possible.
The Carver Museum hosts a celebration every year for Juneteenth but chose to host their event online this year, not only in an effort to promote social distancing but to also reach as many people as possible.
Dozens celebrate Juneteenth at historic Rosewood Park
The message of freedom resonated on that warm June day, however in 2020, many in the Black community still feel Black people are not free yet.
The message of freedom resonated on that warm June day, however in 2020, many in the Black community still feel Black people are not free yet.
FOX 7 Discussion: Remembering Austin’s Black history
Kymberly Keeton, an African-American community archivist at the Austin History Center, talks with Rebecca Thomas about the importance and history of Juneteenth in Austin.
Kymberly Keeton, an African-American community archivist at the Austin History Center, talks with Rebecca Thomas about the importance and history of Juneteenth in Austin.
White House announces July 4th celebration plans
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Send your dad a virtual Father’s Day message
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Members of Congress introduce bills to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
CapMetro to make Juneteenth a company holiday beginning next year
In a letter addressed to CapMetro employees, CEO Randy Clarke announced that Juneteenth will be a designated company holiday for all employees beginning in 2021.
In a letter addressed to CapMetro employees, CEO Randy Clarke announced that Juneteenth will be a designated company holiday for all employees beginning in 2021.
America marks Juneteenth as protests bring new attention
In addition to the traditional cookouts and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, Americans were marching, holding sit-ins or car caravan protests
In addition to the traditional cookouts and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, Americans were marching, holding sit-ins or car caravan protests
FOX stars come together to commemorate Juneteenth
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Rockmond Dunbar and Aurora Perrineau were among the stars commemorating the day in a powerful video.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Rockmond Dunbar and Aurora Perrineau were among the stars commemorating the day in a powerful video.
93-year-old Fort Worth grandma leads march to make Juneteenth a national holiday
Opal Lee made her annual Juneteenth walk in grand fashion Friday.
Opal Lee made her annual Juneteenth walk in grand fashion Friday.
Dallas unveils new flag that will fly for Pride Month
The city of Dallas unveiled a new pride flag that will fly in City Hall Plaza.
The city of Dallas unveiled a new pride flag that will fly in City Hall Plaza.
Support local businesses for Father's Day
FOX 7 Austin has compiled a noncomprehensive list of some local businesses and what they're offering so you can treat that special person.
FOX 7 Austin has compiled a noncomprehensive list of some local businesses and what they're offering so you can treat that special person.
Target, U.S. Bank, Best Buy to observe Juneteenth holiday
Minnesota-based companies Target, U.S. Bank, and Best Buy are both officially recognizing Juneteenth as a company holiday.
Minnesota-based companies Target, U.S. Bank, and Best Buy are both officially recognizing Juneteenth as a company holiday.
UN Human Rights Council to hold ‘urgent debate’ on racism and police brutality on June 17
The organization made its announcement on June 15.
The organization made its announcement on June 15.
Trump reschedules campaign rally after Juneteenth uproar
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”
NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
Fourth of July firework shows across Central Texas in question due to COVID-19
Several local fireworks shows are still being scheduled, but to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 many daytime events are being scaled back or canceled.
Several local fireworks shows are still being scheduled, but to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 many daytime events are being scaled back or canceled.
Stay Black and Live: A Virtual Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 19
This year’s Juneteenth Committee, with the support of 10,000 Fearless First Responders, will distribute 600 BBQ plates to communities most impacted by COVID-19.
This year’s Juneteenth Committee, with the support of 10,000 Fearless First Responders, will distribute 600 BBQ plates to communities most impacted by COVID-19.
National Doughnut Day 2020: Where to get free doughnuts
If you go nuts for doughnuts, there’s a “hole” lot to love about National Doughnut Day.
If you go nuts for doughnuts, there’s a “hole” lot to love about National Doughnut Day.