On Friday’s Houston Matters: Lawmakers and activists are pushing the make Juneteenth a national holiday. We learn more from Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.
Then we discuss the history of the holiday, celebrating the day slaves in Texas learned of their emancipation.
Also this hour: From Gov. Greg Abbott blaming 20-somethings for the surge in COVID-19 cases, to Houston topping the list of cities where postal workers are most likely to be bitten by dogs, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news.
And ROCO finds a creative way to bring musical performances to audiences.
