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.

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.

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.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a call to action for Americans to come together and address challenges in their communities. On Monday, January 20, YMCA branches

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.

This year, the holiday falls on Monday, Jan. 20. It's a federal holiday, which means government agencies, banks and many corporate offices will closed for the day.