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Malcolm Simpson commits to Nebraska
Cornhuskers Wire via Yahoo Sports· 3 hours agoFour-star defensive lineman Malcolm Simpson has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Galveston, Texas standout announced his commitment to Matt...
Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day ago"The origins of Juneteenth really date back to June 19, 1865 when the Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger...
Galveston District 2 runoff voters elect incumbent
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Tropical 'surge' to bring heavy rain, flooding to SE Texas this week
Houston Chronicle· 1 hour agoResidents of Southeast Texas are in for a deluge of rain this week as tropical activity in the Gulf...
City of Myrtle Beach hosts parade, celebration to honor Juneteenth
WMBF News Myrtle Beach· 11 minutes agoMembers of the Myrtle Beach community came out over the weekend to celebrate Juneteenth and the day’s significance. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the freedom of slaves in ...
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth 2024? Here's what to know
USA Today· 6 hours agoIf you need to visit a bank or post office this week, you may want to consider going before or after...
Juneteenth festivals, events and other celebrations to mark the holiday in Charlotte
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 19 minutes agoJune 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday marking June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston...
Juneteenth scholarship winners reflect on the holiday, challenges ahead
Newsday· 6 hours agoJuneteenth is a day Nathan Alleyne, 20, holds dear to his heart. The celebration marks June 19,...
Column: Juneteenth and the unfinished work of racial justice
The Virginian-Pilot· 17 hours agoIn Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, Gen. Gordon Granger brought freedom from abstraction into...
Juneteenth celebrations continue in Lower Hudson Valley: Here's where to go, what to do
Gannett via AOL· 8 hours agoJuneteenth National Independence Day, which falls on Wednesday, observes the anniversary of the day...