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Grandmother of Juneteenth Opal Lee holds annual Walk for Freedom in Dallas

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-06-19 18:19:57

SUMMARY: Hundreds gathered at Dallas Fair Park for Opal Lee's Walk For Freedom, a significant Juneteenth event now part of a broader campaign to initiate similar walks nationwide and globally. Spearheaded by 97-year-old Dr. Opal Lee, who advocated for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday, the walk symbolizes ongoing efforts for social, economic, and educational advancements. Participants enjoyed a sense of community and historical awareness, with highlights including an exhibit of the original 1865 military order freeing Texas slaves. The event aims to raise Juneteenth's profile, with plans to hold the walk in Washington DC by 2026, marking the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary.

“I'm delighted to be here!” Opal Lee said. “It's more than just barbecue. It's more than celebrating the moment. It's about celebrating freedom. It's so important to know our history.”

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July 4th celebration and fireworks show in Austin 7/24 | FOX 7 Austin

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www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-07-06 13:55:52

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A look at a fireworks show and July 4th celebration at Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas.

FOX7Austin brings you breaking , weather, and local stories out of Central #Texas as well as fun segments from Good Day Austin, the best from our vault archives, and exclusive shows like the Good Day Austin Round-Up and CrimeWatch.

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Tracking the tropics: Latest on Tropical Storm Beryl

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-07-06 13:18:03

SUMMARY: Currently, we’re monitoring Tropical Storm Barrel in the Gulf. The latest update at 1:00 PM shows it remains a tropical system, but it’s projected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane near the Texas coast, particularly around Corpus Christi and Victoria. A storm surge of 3 to 5 feet is expected along the coast, and a hurricane watch is in effect with potential winds of 75 to 120 mph. Heavy rainfall, flash floods, and thunderstorms are anticipated from Sunday into Monday with variable rain amounts across regions. We’ll continue to provide updates with the next one at 4:00 PM, and potential weather changes are expected next week.

Stay informed with the latest updates on Tropical Storm Beryl as Meteorologist Brittany Begley provides crucial information and forecasts. Learn how the storm is progressing and what to expect in the coming days.

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Preparing for Beryl: Live from Corpus Christi with KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-07-06 10:45:46

SUMMARY: Good morning from North Padre Island in Corpus Christi, Texas, where families are extending their July 4th celebrations on the beach despite Hurricane Barrel churning in the Gulf. Although Corpus Christi remains in the cone of concern as of 10:00 AM, the storm’s track is shifting eastward, closer to Houston, making locals here a bit happier. The sunny weather sees people grilling and enjoying their time. There is still uncertainty regarding Barrel’s intensity and exact path, but updates will continue as the situation develops, potentially moving focus to the Matagorda Bay Area. Stay tuned for live updates.

KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding is live in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the community braces for Tropical Storm Beryl.

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