The top local stories this morning from KERA News:
The Texas African American History Memorial was unveiled at the State Capitol this weekend. The monument depicts Juneteenth – June 19, 1865 – when hundreds of Union troops arrived in Texas and announced the freedom of slaves in the U.S.
The structure also portrays the role of black Texans in advancing some of the state’s major industries.
Officials such as Governor Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner attended the unveiling ceremony.
Near the end though, white nationalists could be heard chanting down the street. They were eventually surrounded by hundreds of counter-protesters. State troopers in riot gear separated the dueling protests. White nationalist group organizers told the Texas Tribune the timing of their protest was a coincidence.
Other stories this morning:
- Many of us assume over-the counter medications will work, but you have to read the label to know if they’re really safe for you.
- KERA-TV will air a one-hour special called “An Evening with Gwen Ifill.” It’s based on a 2015 interview between the late PBS Newshour host and her longtime friend and fellow journalist, Michele Norris.
You can listen to North Texas stories weekdays at 8:22 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on KERA 90.1 FM.
