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.

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.

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The city of Longview’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march along King’s namesake boulevard isn’t just about reenacting a historic movement.

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

ODESSA, Texas — On Monday, the Black Cultural Council of Odessa honored Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. They kicked off the day with their "King Breakfast" with Alpha Phi Alpha, the fraternity Dr. King was involved with. The community gathered to celebrate the life of the man who fought for justice.

The most poignant moment in Monday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program in Killeen was the announcement of the Killeen Youth Council as winners of the 2025 MLK Community Impact

The dual celebrations of a second Trump inauguration and the civil rights leader’s birth raise profound questions about Black leadership and progress toward the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.

Cen. Texas (KWTX) - Martin Luther King Jr. Day events occurred across Central Texas encouraging the community to continue his legacy.

This year, in addition to the Sherman High School choir performing, several keynote speakers attested to the legacy of Dr. King, and how he inspired them to be a voice for change.

The Anthony, Canutillo, Clint, El Paso, Gadsden, Fabens, Ysleta and Socorro independent school districts will be closed for the holiday, as well as Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and the University of Texas at El Paso.