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KPRC 2 encourages Houston residents to share their Juneteenth celebration photos and videos through Click2Pins for a chance to be featured both on-air and online.

Houston Life helped commemorate 160 years of Juneteenth by exploring historic towns and celebrating community gatherings from Houston to Galveston.

Houston Texans star Jalen Pitre is making big plays on, and off the field! From his PitreBoyz Foundation, to being honored at the city of Stafford's Juneteenth festival last weekend, Lauren Kelly caught up with the Houston-native all about his impactful work in our local community. Transcript

Expect a typical June afternoon

Dozens gathered in Galveston, the birthplace city of Juneteenth, on Thursday.

Pearland and Brazoria County marked a historic milestone Thursday evening with their first-ever Juneteenth Gala, celebrating freedom and inclusion at the Pearland Recreational Center.

Expect a typical June afternoon

Ahead of the 160th Juneteenth Fest, KPRC 2’s Zorrie Jones visits Freedmen’s Town with Charonda Johnson to talk legacy, resilience and what’s next for this historic Houston neighborhood.

Houston is observing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, with many services and businesses closing to honor the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

The two-day block party will serve as a Juneteenth celebration and commemorate the restaurant’s second anniversary at the Shepherd location.

Eugene Howard and his family have a deep connection to Juneteenth, as it marks the day their ancestors were freed.

The Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is honoring Juneteenth with events in Galveston and Houston, celebrating the history and legacy of this significant holiday.

Communities across Houston and Galveston are celebrating Juneteenth with a variety of events, including parades, festivals, and cultural activities.

Red velvet cake has become associated with Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, for several reasons that tie into the cultural, historical, and symbolic aspects of the celebration:

Expect a typical June afternoon

Former President Joe Biden will be in Galveston Thursday as a dignitary for a Juneteenth event.

Composed by Joel Thompson and penned by librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, this collection of 12 songs is a tribute to the community's stories and landmarks, including the iconic Eldorado Ballroom.