They were the last to get the news on June 19, 1865 — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. From then on, ...

Get your kids to understand the history behind Juneteenth with 'The Juneteenth Alphabet' by Andrea Underwood Petifer and Ana ...

Arkansas communities are celebrating Juneteenth this year with festivals, marches, cookouts, cultural discussions, and more.

A dangerous consequence of not knowing our history is not knowing our truth. Many Americans are taught that the Emancipation ...

Joined by bail reform advocates and family members of victims at Crime Stoppers of Houston, Gov. Greg Abbott signed another bail reform package into law.

The measure should be signed quickly by Gov. Greg Abbott, who signaled he wants a waiver from federal rules to keep junk food ...

America's Second Independence Day is coming soon. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. has a fixture in Fort Worth for more than 20 years. Big changes are afoot as owner Fritz Rahr ...

The median sold price in April 2025 for Galveston single family homes was $390,750, down from $449,250 last year and $539,750 ...

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My name is Sharon Styles. I am the great-granddaughter of Harvey Shaw and the great-great-granddaughter of Bess Shaw, two of ...

The Texas Legislature on Monday wrapped up its 140-day legislative session, with public school funding and property tax relief as key session highlights for Galveston County’s state legislators.