COVID-19 cancellations could lead to more home fireworks use

With no big event to attend this year like Freedom Over Texas in downtown folks will likely turn to setting off fireworks themselves.

Galveston, birthplace of Juneteenth
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It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that General Order #3 enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud, letting the slaves of Texas know that they were now free. The Civil War had ended in May, and it was time for slave holders to let go. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shares the island's significance on this day.

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.

Where to find Father's Day deals

One of the best gifts you can give is just having fun together. So we rounded up places you can take Dad for free this Father's Day.

The Freedom Tree in Missouri City
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.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.

Emancipation Park 2020 virtual Juneteenth celebration
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Sally MacDonald talks with Lucy Bremond the Executive Director of the Emancipation Park Conservancy about this year's virtual Juneteenth celebration.

New film released "Miss Juneteenth"
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Hollywood is celebrating Juneteenth with the film ?Miss Juneteenth.? Set in Texas the film also stars two actors from the Lone Star state and Backstage OL.com's Dave Morales spoke with both of them only for FOX.

The history of Juneteenth
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Jose Grinan presents a brief history of Juneteenth. Juneteenth Is a commemoration of freedom for the descendants of Africans, even though they were freed 2 and a half years earlier when President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth started on Galveston Island
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It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires share the island's significance on this day.

The NFL is making Juneteenth an official League holiday
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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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.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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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.

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.

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.”

President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.