Story by Katie Hawkinson • 11h Former President Joe Biden commemorated Juneteenth in Galveston, Texas, hours after President Donald Trump raged there are “too many” holidays in the U.S.

Juneteenth is a paid holiday for state employees in Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington, and now Nevada as well. Hundreds of companies give workers the day off.

In 2025, the long-awaited National Juneteenth Museum opened its doors in Fort Worth, Texas, guided by the staunch efforts of activist Opal Lee, who is widely regarded as the "Grandmother of ...

THE CONVERSATION — The news was startling. On June 19, 1865, two months after the U.S. Civil War ended, Union Gen. Gordon Granger walked onto the balcony at Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas, and ...

Community Artist's Collective Juneteenth en Blanc Location: Community Artists' Collective, 4111 Fannin St Suite #100A, Houston, TX 77004, USA Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central Texas parade and festival in Austin.

Video above: The history of Juneteenth Banks said the park was closed for the duration of the morning on Father’s Day. There have been at least 14 mass shootings over the weekend from Friday ...

Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival When: noon to 4 p.m. Sunday Where: Ohio Village and Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Round Rock is located about 20 miles north of Austin. Video above: The history of Juneteenth Banks said the park was closed for the duration of the morning on Father’s Day.

Round Rock is located about 20 miles north of Austin. Video above: The history of Juneteenth Banks said the park was closed for the duration of the morning on Father’s Day.