Even with temperatures in the 20s at sunrise and a winter storm warning in effect for Houston, Wendell Manigault was determined to attend celebrations in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr .— as he said he has done regularly ever since the civil rights icon was assassinated in 1968.

Organizations across Houston plan to honor Martin Luther King Jr., the late civil rights activist, in various ways.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is next week. Here's info about schools being open, banks being closed, mail, trash pickup, and what's open and closed.

MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be delivering mail.

Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

The nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday as part of a National Day of Service to pay tribute to his legacy. The day is marked each year by a federal holiday when many businesses close.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation sets aside a portion of the proceeds from fees and donations to provide scholarships to a diverse group of students.

BROOKFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – The Shenango Valley Urban League held its annual MLK Day of Remembrance breakfast Monday morning to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. The event was held at Tiffany’s Banquet Center and opened with a prayer, followed by youth reflections on the impact of King.

Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.

Rice held a vigil to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jan. 19. The vigil, held in Kraft Hall, included a reception, followed by a series of talks from Rice professors. The Rice Black Men’s Association and Multicultural Community Relations,