said Mayor Sylvester Turner. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's a special year to celebrate Juneteenth for Texas, as it's now a federal holiday and Emancipation Park marks its 150th anniversary.

The Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover returns for its fourth year with new parties and after-hours events, starting June 20. Here's what you need to know about the celebrations. How it started ...

Houston rapper Bun B has a new song specifically made for Apple Music's "Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Songs" playlist.

In observance of Juneteenth, Metro will operate on an adjusted schedule Thursday. Here's what you should know about the holiday hours. The local bus, METRORail, Park & Ride and curb2curb services ...

Today is Juneteenth, a celebration that began in Texas but has spread across the country as a celebration of black culture. It is the coolest national holiday, for five reasons: 5.

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the United States, first began in Galveston, and as such, the area around Houston is home to some of the biggest and most lavish ...

A Juneteenth Celebration was held at the event center last Friday, June 20th from 7 p.m. until 1 a.m. The event was hosted by Jo T Productions and Power Packed Leadership Organization, Inc. The ...