The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden might be a special guest at a Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island. It ...

GALVESTON, Texas - FOX 26 has learned former President Joe Biden is coming to Galveston as part of Juneteenth. According to ...

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For one family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the ...

As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

Several events through the weekend are planned to celebrate the holiday Thursday. We look back at its history here.

Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," will not lead this year's Walk for Freedom in Fort Worth, her granddaughter said.

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery in the United States. This commemoration highlights the late announcement ...

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For one family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the journey of their enslaved ancestors and the success that followed.

Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking ...