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Juneteenth: Where to honor the end of slavery

Dallas Morning News (blog) Juneteenth : Where to honor the end of slavery CNN (CNN) — Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger of the Union Army announced to the assembled crowd at Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas, “In accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” It was June 19, 1865. Never mind

Prichard celebrates start of Juneteenth

Prichard celebrates start of Juneteenth WALA-TV FOX10 PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) – People of Prichard came together the night of Wednesday, June 19 to honor a piece of African American history. It was the start of Juneteenth 2013, a look back at the Union soldiers entering Galveston, Texas, declaring the end … Former Prichard Mayor AJ Cooper calls for 'urgency' in addressing local issues … al.com all 2 news articles

EW Jackson marks Juneteenth at Newport News event

EW Jackson marks Juneteenth at Newport News event Daily Press Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves in Texas first learned of the end of slavery from Union Gen, Gordon Granger, and is now celebrated as a day marking the end of slavery in the United States. Jackson, the great-grandson of slaves from

Who won The Voice

ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Who won The Voice San Jose Mercury News Danielle Bradbery, a 16-year-old country-singing dynamo with pitch-perfect pipes, captured the Season 4 crown on “The Voice ” Tuesday night. Now, can she ride high on the music charts? Bradbery, a native of Cypress, Texas, became the youngest-ever

Who won The Voice

ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Who won The Voice San Jose Mercury News Danielle Bradbery, a 16-year-old country-singing dynamo with pitch-perfect pipes, captured the Season 4 crown on “The Voice ” Tuesday night. Now, can she ride high on the music charts? Bradbery, a native of Cypress, Texas, became the youngest-ever

Who won The Voice? The crown goes to …

ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Who won 'The Voice '? The crown goes to … San Jose Mercury News Danielle Bradbery, a 16-year-old country-singing dynamo with pitch-perfect pipes, captured the Season 4 crown on “The Voice ” Tuesday night. Now, can she ride high on the music charts? Bradbery, a native of Cypress, Texas, became the youngest-ever

The Voice: Why does America love Danielle Bradbery?

'The Voice': Why does America love Danielle Bradbery ? Entertainment Weekly (blog) Danielle Bradbery from Cypress, Texas, has performed nine times, competitively, on this season of The Voice. Earlier this year, her mentor, Blake Shelton, said she isn't just important to the country music industry, she's important to the world … …
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Miss Connecticut Erin Brady wins Miss USA 2013 pageant

Miss Connecticut Erin Brady wins Miss USA 2013 pageant Zap2it.com (blog) That twist led to Miss Texas going to the finals, even though she didn't get the necessary votes from the judges. Each of the final six contestants answered the “Final Question.” Brady came across the best with her answer to a question regarding DNA … …
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Neonatologist celebrates Fathers Day with his 10 sons

Neonatologist celebrates Father's Day with his 10 sons CBS News This Father's Day , Dr. Joseph A. Garcia-Prats has at least 10 reasons to be thankful for — his 10 sons. “Cathy (my wife) wanted five, and I wanted five so it works perfectly,” he told CBSNews.com, laughing. The Texas Children's Hospital neonatologist … …
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A special Flag Day salute offered

6abc.com A special Flag Day salute offered San Antonio Express Elizabeth Hoang, center, of the Vietnamese Texas Women Association, places a sash on Vietnam veteran Fred Hudgeons, left, of Austin as veterans from both the U.S. and Vietnam take part in the Medina County Flag Day Ceremony, on Friday, June 14, 2013