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

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.

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.

Judge Lillian Alexander's journey to the bench of the 507th Family District Court was led by two ideals: education and inspiration.

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.

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.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general.

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.

A group of Houston ISD students celebrated the ... His legacy is recognized across the United States on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is Monday. "Our nation’s heartbeat lost the rhythm ...

The theme for this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations was “Mission Possible: Let Justice Prevail,” and in between the multitude of events between Saturday and Monday, public speakers talked about what the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.