Behind the fresh, gourmet, glazed “do-nut” recipe was Lawrence Shipley Sr. and his family. Cut by hand and served hot, the donuts were sold wholesale. By the mid-1940s, the breakfast treat became so popular that Shipley was selling them individually to customers.
For parents looking to get meals for their children this summer, many Houston-area school districts offer free breakfast and lunch at various campuses.
This Juneteenth marks 160 years since the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas. Learn how the holiday has evolved and what Houston events to attend.