Ava Popovits, Intern
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Ava Popovits, Intern
HOUSTON – June 19, 2026, marks 161 years since freedom was announced for African Americans enslaved in Texas in 1865.
June 19 has since been observed as a federal holiday known as Juneteenth and is often spent celebrating freedom and the historical significance of the date.
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Below is a list of what will be closed for the holiday and what will remain open.
Government Offices
Houston Public Library
METRO
For more information on METRO holiday schedules, click here.
Banks
Malls
Grocery Stores
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Ava Popovits is a student at Texas A&M University, and is interning in the KPRC News Department. She is majoring in Communication and Journalism, and will graduate in December 2026. She is hoping to become a reporter.
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