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Celebrate Juneteenth in Central Texas with 9 family-friendly events across the Austin area
The official Juneteenth holiday is on June 19, but many Central Texas celebrations will take place this weekend. After the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, thousands of African Americans remained enslaved in Texas until Major General Gordon Granger and Union Army troops arrived in Galveston on June 19, 1865 to announce that all enslaved people were free. Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth recognizes the hard won freedom and ongoing struggles of African Americans. The Statesman has gathered 11 events, from car shows to cookouts, in the Austin area. 4307 E. Old Settlers Boulevard, 6 to 11:30 p.m. Looking to get down on the north side this Juneteenth? Round Rock is hosting the city's 19th annual Juneteenth Festival at Old Settlers Park. Celebrate freedom, culture and community at this family-friendly event with live music, food and activities for all ages. Friday will feature a barbecue cook-off with music from Keith Frank and Dat Boy Play. Saturday hosts music by Melanie Fiona, Sean Ardoin and Kid Capri. There is currently construction underway at Old Settlers Park, so head to Yonders Point in the north portion of the park for the celebration. To learn more about the event, visit 1165 Angelina Street, Noon to 10 p.m. The George Washington Carver Museum will be hosting their 6th annual Juneteenth cookout in the historic Rosewood Neighborhood. The day starts at 11 a.m. with a car show and parade. The event will feature guest DJs, carnival games, workshops, activations and a free plate of smoked BBQ prepared by veteran pitmasters. Tameca Jones and Houston-based musician Chalie Boy will perform at 4 p.m. Watermelon and popsicles will be served all day long. For the full roster of upcoming 'Stay Black & Live' events, visit 601 South Bagdad Road, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Take a drive to Leander for the city's Juneteenth Block Party, produced in collaboration with the Leander Public Arts and Culture Commission. 2025's theme is 'Still We Rise: Strength, Spirit and Solidarity.' The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. with a basketball tournament, live art and a pool and splash pad. The fun continues with line dancing and Soulful Soundz Party Band. Bring a new or gently used book for the Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation book drive on site. For more information and a full schedule of Leader's block party, visit 3401 Webberville Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ACC's Juneteenth celebration, hosted by the college's African American Cultural Center, will take place at their Eastview Campus. Activities include live entertainment, face painting, caricature drawing, lawn games, free food and giveaways. The event begins at 10 a.m. and is free and open to the public. The campus will be closed for classes for the day, and will resume normal schedules on June 20. For more information on ACC's upcoming public event, visit 1165 Angelina Street, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The George Washington Carver Museum is hosting a Juneteenth remembrance ceremony to honor ancestors and come together in solidarity. Their goal is to gather in unity to mourn victims of violence in Texas and foster a safe space for communal grieving. The Carver Museum invites the public to gather in their lobby to elevate the spirit of fallen sisters, brothers and non-binary community members with song, prayer and meditation. Attendees are encouraged to wear white or bright, neutral colors. For more information on the remembrance ceremony, visit 606 E 7th Street, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Hella Free is a Juneteenth function presented by Cat Records and the Austin Justice Coalition at Empire Garage. The show features music by DJ P Funk, DJ DK, Big Champ the God, DJ Crash, Rikki the DJ and TV 2 Clean. Come out for a night of free music, culture and community, as concert-goers celebrate freedom and Black excellence in style. To grab your free ticket to the show, visit 800 Lavaca Street, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Travis County presents 'Still We Rise,' their 36th annual Juneteenth celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. underneath the parking garage at 800 Lavaca St. The family-friendly celebration of freedom will include fellowship, food vendors, information booths, music and games. This year's theme is 'Still We Rise: Celebrating the Journey with Power and Purpose.' For more information and highlights from last year's event, visit 2310 San Gabriel Street, Noon to 4 p.m. Commemorate the end of slavery and the ongoing journey towards equality at the Neil-Cochran House Museum's Juneteenth Celebration. This free, public event will feature guided tours of the slave quarters, a barbecue lunch from James Beard Award-nominated chef Damien Brockway of Distant Relatives, and a gospel music performance by Christopher D. Spivey & Co. Lunch is provided free of charge from noon until they run out. For more information on the event, visit 1165 Angelina Street, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get ready for the 19th annual Austin African American Book Festival coming to the Carver Museum and Carver Library. The special celebration of Black literature and culture is themed 'Our Stories, Our Voices' and will feature acclaimed author Walter Mosley. The festival is introducing a new element this year, a writer's workshop called 'Write On!' where attendees can participate in interactive sessions on Black literature and history. There will also be activities for children, an author showcase and a vendor marketplace. For more information visit This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: 9 family-friendly Juneteenth 2025 events, things to do in Austin
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‘Werewolf' burglary suspect recently booked on similar charge, released without bond
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The latest Wheel of Justice report looks at a trio of unrelated crimes with one thing in common, all of the suspects were wearing masks. In one of those cases, a burglary at a convenience store in the 6000 block of Chef Menteur Highway, police say the thief wore a werewolf mask. They've also identified a suspect. Turns out, the suspect was arrested on a burglary charge a little more than two weeks prior to the werewolf heist but was released without having to post bond. New Orleans Police: Car burglars struck 6 times in 1 night Another burglary case involved a suspect who wore a skeleton mask and sweatshirt to break through the roof of a business on South Carrollton Avenue to steal some of its merchandise. The third case happened in Mandeville with a suspect who wore a medical mask into a grocery store to steal the wallet of a 91-year-old woman when she turned her back away from her shopping cart. You can get more details on each case by watching the latest Wheel of Justice report in the video at the top of this story. NOPD: Suspects accused of assaulting officers in French Quarter If you have information that could help police identify or locate any of the accused thieves, call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111. You don't have to reveal your name or testify in court, and you could be eligible to earn a cash reward. So far, more than 475 people have been booked after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Y'at this Weekend: Boomtown Casino, Halloween Dance-off, Gospel Brunch, Easter Parade Forecast for Easter weekend events in New Orleans Start off Festival International with Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band 'Werewolf' burglary suspect recently booked on similar charge, released without bond Louisiana Energy Efficiency Program scrapped after lengthy Public Service Commission meeting Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
