Marissa Teijo, 71, from El Paso, is the oldest contestant in Miss Texas USA history, competing due to revamped inclusive rules of the Miss Universe organization that now allow women of any age to participate.

Rose Marine Theater in Fort Worth unveils "Vicuña Salvation," a film on the near-extinct vicuña's conservation. The June 30 Movies That Matter-Latino event includes a free panel discussion, celebrating Latino culture and conservation success.

Sausalito's iconic sea lion sculpture, after restoration due to storm damage, is set to return to its waterfront location on July 3 with a new, sturdier foundation.

Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture, known as "The Bean," reopens after a structural and cosmetic renovation, complete with a new plaza, stairs, ramps, and waterproofing.

Illinois is progressing towards returning 1,500-acre state park land to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, addressing a historical injustice dating back to 1848.

The Superhero Comic Con in San Antonio featured celebrity meetings, panels, and memorabilia at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls, drawing fans until June 23rd.

Two new asphalt murals aimed at enhancing student safety have been installed near Minneapolis schools as part of the Safe Routes to School program. The murals, designed with the aid of local students, work to slow traffic and improve road safety.

Cook County is providing $790,000 in grants to 100 suburban arts nonprofits, sourced from the ARPA-funded Cook County Arts initiative, aiming to aid pandemic recovery.

The Creative Advantage is collaborating with Rainbow Bauhaus to enhance art education in Seattle Public Schools, gathering stakeholder feedback to shape future strategies.

Acworth is collaborating with ACA to create the Rena Hilton Theatre at the Roberts School Community Center, aiming to enrich the local arts scene and encourage community involvement.

Archaeologists at Michigan's Colonial Michilimackinac uncovered an 18th-century brass ring amid ongoing excavations, providing insight into the era's trade and daily life.

The Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board has allocated $1.2 million in Opportunity Fund grants to local artists and organizations, part of a $2.7 million initiative to support the city’s cultural scene.

Bastrop, Texas, celebrates Juneteenth by displaying a nine-foot statue of Harriet Tubman at the Kerr Community Center for three months starting June 15th.