The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Juneteenth celebrations in Austin include parade and fun run
Central Texans gather to celebrate Juneteenth or "Freedom Day" on June 19 and commemorate the end of slavery.
Central Texans gather to celebrate Juneteenth or "Freedom Day" on June 19 and commemorate the end of slavery.
Decades before becoming a federal holiday, Juneteenth belonged strictly to Texas
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
Father's Day at Omni Barton Creek
On Father's Day weekend, Omni Barton Creek will host its second annual smoke event - a two day celebration of fire and flavor bringing together top pitmasters from the south. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more.
On Father's Day weekend, Omni Barton Creek will host its second annual smoke event - a two day celebration of fire and flavor bringing together top pitmasters from the south. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more.
Texans honor service men, women on Memorial Day
Texans spent Memorial Day honoring the service men and women who never made it home.
Texans spent Memorial Day honoring the service men and women who never made it home.
Memorial Day events in Texas
Texans spent Memorial Day honoring the service men and women who never made it home.
Texans spent Memorial Day honoring the service men and women who never made it home.
Watch live events from across the country on Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day lake safety: Law enforcement increasing lake patrols
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake.
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake.
Agencies increasing patrols for Memorial Day
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the story from Lake Austin.
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the story from Lake Austin.
Holiday travel impacted by high gas prices
The wet weather and high fuel costs are not crashing people's plans for the long weekend, with a record number set to travel. However, as FOX's Caroline Shively learned, there are some who say the jump at the pump is affecting when and where they head this summer.
The wet weather and high fuel costs are not crashing people's plans for the long weekend, with a record number set to travel. However, as FOX's Caroline Shively learned, there are some who say the jump at the pump is affecting when and where they head this summer.
The meaning of Memorial Day - Remembering America’s fallen service members
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Memorial Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
'How Do I Do This?' podcast about navigating grief
Ryanne Saucier is the creator and host of the How Do I Do This? podcast. She unexpectedly lost her mother in November 2024.
Ryanne Saucier is the creator and host of the How Do I Do This? podcast. She unexpectedly lost her mother in November 2024.
Podcast helps navigate grief ahead of Mother's Day
Ryanne Saucier is the creator and host of the "How Do I Do This?" podcast. She unexpectedly lost her mother in November 2024.
Ryanne Saucier is the creator and host of the "How Do I Do This?" podcast. She unexpectedly lost her mother in November 2024.