The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops ...

Mail deliveries may be impacted on Juneteenth, the holiday in which Americans celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.

Festivities continue today at 7 p.m. with the Miss Juneteenth Pageant: Sunday’s Best Edition, at the Albemarle Stage in Square Park. The pageant will showcase the grace, leadership, and talent of ...

Here's what to know about how Costco, Walmart, Target, Starbucks, McDonald's and other big name companies are operating on Juneteenth this year.

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in September of 1862, declaring that slaves would be freed in ...

This is a day of great significance for Galveston, for the United States and for anyone who truly does believe in the concept ...

Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

When over 4,000 passengers left Galveston on Feb 7, 2013, they were expecting a fun vacation aboard the Carnival Triumph.

Soak up breathtaking views as you hike along this coastal trail near Galveston, then enjoy a swim on a secluded beach for the ...

Former President Joe Biden plans to attend Juneteenth celebrations in Galveston, despite his recent cancer diagnosis.

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden was expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island Thursday.

It’s been 160 years since enslaved people in Galveston Texas were told they were free. This year, Former President Joe Biden ...