The NFL is making Juneteenth an official League holiday
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The NFL is making Juneteenth an official League holiday

Nate Griffin talks with Jason Glenn, current head coach at Klein Oak High School and former NFL linebacker about the importance of the NFL and individual teams recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday. .

Nate Griffin talks with Jason Glenn, current head coach at Klein Oak High School and former NFL linebacker about the importance of the NFL and individual teams recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday. .

The Freedom Tree in Missouri City
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The Freedom Tree in Missouri City

.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.

.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.

Ashton Villa celebrations different this Juneteenth under COVID-19 restrictions
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Ashton Villa celebrations different this Juneteenth under COVID-19 restrictions

Doug Matthews, chairman of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historial Commission outlines the plans for the 2020 Juneteenth celebration. While the annual Ashton Villa breakfast has been cancelled more than 1,000 meals will be distributed to seniors on the island and a special memorial for Al Edwards will be held.

Doug Matthews, chairman of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historial Commission outlines the plans for the 2020 Juneteenth celebration. While the annual Ashton Villa breakfast has been cancelled more than 1,000 meals will be distributed to seniors on the island and a special memorial for Al Edwards will be held.