Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth," led her annual walk to mark the holiday Wednesday. Lee championed the creation of a holiday to mark the day Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and ordered the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation after the Civil War.

Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth," led her annual walk to mark the holiday Wednesday. Lee championed the creation of a holiday to mark the day Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and ordered the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation after the Civil War.

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Opal Lee takes Juneteenth walk to Fair Park

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As the Fourth of July approaches, you best believe there are plenty of ways to honor and celebrate our country across Dallas- Fort Worth. Whether you're looking to enjoy live music, indulge in delicious food from local vendors, or participate in games and activities for kids, there's something for everyone! Discover the top Fourth of July events happening near you on our list below.

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The City of Dallas held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to mark the start of construction on an expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The center first opened in 1957. In 2022, voters approved an increase to the city's hotel occupancy tax to pay for the project, which is expected to cost $3.7 billion.

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Opal Lee takes Juneteenth walk to Fair Park

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