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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas
A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
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Former Galveston County jailer arrested for falsifying documents, court records show
Once tasked with managing inmates, Julian Salinas found himself one of them last week. According to a probable cause affidavit from Galveston County, in early April, a corrections supervisor performed ...
Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
Galveston County judge grants injunction against Park Board for alleged Open Meetings Act violation
The release says the Park Board held their meetings on May 12 and May 22, during which they violated the Open Meetings Act.
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The Official Juneteenth Return Brings Music, Movement, and History to Galveston
This Thursday, June 19, the birthplace of Juneteenth comes alive with The Official Juneteenth Return—a free public ...
Axios on MSN20h
From Galveston to the Fillmore: The man who brought Juneteenth to SF
Texas native Wesley Johnson Sr. donned his signature white Stetson cowboy hat and rode his white stallion through city ...
New robotic arm thrill ride Robotron comes to Galveston with MSC Cruises
When MSC Cruises begins sailing from Galveston this November, cruise passengers will be able to experience a thrilling robotic arm ride at sea. The ride Robotron is MSC Seascape's headline attraction.
After freedom rings: Galveston family shares stories of enslaved ancestors, success that followed ahead of Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For one family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the ...