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Malcolm Simpson commits to Nebraska
Cornhuskers Wire via Yahoo Sports· 52 minutes 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 Park Board terminates employee amid embezzlement investigation
Galveston County Daily News· 2 days agoGALVESTON
Juneteenth 2024: Your guide to celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 2 days agoOn Wednesday, June 19, the United States will observe Juneteenth. A little history: In 1865, a Union...
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth 2024? Here's what to know
USA Today· 4 hours agoIf you need to visit a bank or post office this week, you may want to consider going before or after...
Juneteenth scholarship winners reflect on the holiday, challenges ahead
Newsday· 4 hours agoJuneteenth is a day Nathan Alleyne, 20, holds dear to his heart. The celebration marks June 19,...
Houston braces for 5-10 inches of rain as tropical system develops
FOX 26 Houston· 2 hours agoResidents of Houston should prepare for periods of heavy rain starting today, with rainfall expected...
Teen punches shark to escape attack at popular beach: ‘Just instinct’
WJW via Yahoo News· 7 days agoGALVESTON, Texas (WJW) – A teenager has a long recovery ahead after her encounter with a shark, but...
Column: Juneteenth and the unfinished work of racial justice
The Virginian-Pilot· 15 hours agoIn Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, Gen. Gordon Granger brought freedom from abstraction into...
Juneteenth holiday celebrated in many places and in many ways
News 12 Augusta· 5 hours agoThe holiday is Wednesday, but celebrations began over the weekend across the CSRA. Juneteenth marks...