Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday on which many people, including students, are off. It's also a day when many may reflect on the civil rights leader and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

The federal holiday is observed on the third Monday of January and celebrates the work of Martin Luther King Jr. and his work during the Civil Rights Movement.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday, Jan. 20 and people all across East Texas are getting together to celebrate the holiday. Events being held in honor of the great American civil rights leader will start on Friday and are being held throughout this weekend heading into Monday.

Here is what to know about what businesses and services that will remain open and which ones will take the day off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Community members filled the streets of downtown Tyler celebrating his vision of equality and unity. TYLER, Texas — Hundreds gathered in Tyler to celebrate the federal holiday that honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic civil rights activist who fought for equality for all.

Since 1986, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been recognized as a federal holiday and on Monday folks gathered at Austin College's 21st Annual Community

There are several ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the Houston-area throughout the holiday weekend, including community service, brunches, parades and musical tributes. See what is happening in your neighborhood.

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

This month, as they have for almost 40 years, millions of Americans will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was indisputably one of the most iconic

The City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. MISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Reminder: Midland College will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - An annual event celebrates one man ... “This recreation center is on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and so that’s even a more special occasion,” explained Longview City Council Representative for District 3 Wray Wade.

People stood in praise, worship and prayer during the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship and Prayer Breakfast. Inside the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, guests filled the room as they stood in line to pick from several tasty fruits, pastries and other breakfast delicacies.