Convenience Big Store: Cy-Fair ISD may change its library policy to give trustees ultimate say over book challenges.

What to know about Juneteenth, the newest holiday that originated in Galveston

On Wednesday, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas.

Juneteenth originated in Galveston and was celebrated for decades by African Americans before it was made a federal holiday in 2021.

Festivities, parades, and cultural events occur throughout Texas and worldwide. If you are new to this holiday and want to know more about how you can join in the fun, check out my latest story on what to know about Juneteenth.

Ralph Green, Suburban reporter producer

ralph.green.@houstonchronicle.com

Education

Fourth grade students work on a lesson in Vianca Maldonado's bilingual class at Highland Heights Elementary on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

STAAR results are out. Here's how to find your child's scores in Cy-Fair ISD.

STAAR testing results in for grades 3-8. Here's how to check out your child's scores.

From left, Todd Lecompte, Lucas Scanlon, Justin Ray and Scott Henry raise their hands to vote against allowing religious councilors in the school district during the Cy-Fair ISD board meeting, held at the district administation building Monday, Mar. 4, 2024 in Cypress, TX.

Photo by: Michael Wyke, Contributor

Cy-Fair ISD science textbook changes sparked by conservative politics in district.

Things continue to heat up in Cy-Fair ISD as some leaders hope to remove information on vaccines, climate change from Cy-Fair textbooks. Check out the latest from last week's board meetings.

Cy-Fair ISD's Mark Henry Administration Building on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Cypress.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD board considers sweeping changes to library policy

Cy-Fair ISD may decide to give trustees a first look at book title acquisitions and the final say on book challenges. Find out what happens if this policy is approved this week.

Openings and closings

Cheaters Creamery will open a new brick-and-mortar location in Cy-Fair. Cheaters Creamery is an ice cream truck located in Houston metro area but will soon open a location on Barker Cypress Road, state records show. The business offers a various of flavors of ice cream with over 10 toppings.

Shout out

Shout out to Spring ISD star athlete and recent grad Christian Nwosu as he plans to continue his football career at Harvard. Nwosu was able to accumulate around 30 offers from Division I schools such as Nebraska, Rice, Arkansas State and Syracuse before ultimately deciding to attend Harvard.

One last thing ...

Are you a fan of Texas Renaissance Festival? The festival has recently gone viral after its leadership was featured in HBO's 'Ren Faire.' Here's what you should know.