New Starlight Chapter #5 , OES, PHA

06/19/2026

Please join us in wishing our Sis. Trina Powell a very special Happy Birthday with many more to come. 60 looks good on you!

06/19/2026

Congratulations 🎊 may you all have a successful year ahead.

Congratulations to the Elected Grand Lodge Officers

Congratulations to the Elected Grand Lodge Officers of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas for the 2026–2027 Masonic Year.

These distinguished Brothers have accepted the responsibility of leadership and service to the Jurisdiction. We thank them for their dedication to the Craft and wish them a successful year as they continue advancing Texas Prince Hall Freemasonry across the Country of Texas.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

JUNETEENTH: HONORING THE JOURNEY TO FREEDOM
Freedom Was Not Given — It Was Fought For

Juneteenth is more than a celebration. It is a remembrance of the courage, sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering faith of those who endured the horrors of slavery and continued to fight for freedom, dignity, and justice.

Although President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, freedom did not immediately reach every enslaved person. In Texas, many African Americans remained enslaved until June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced General Order No. 3, declaring that all enslaved people in Texas were free.

That historic day became known as Juneteenth.

For African Americans, and especially African American women, Juneteenth represents the strength of a people who refused to give up hope. Women carried families through unimaginable hardships, preserved culture and faith, nurtured communities, and became pillars of strength during one of the darkest chapters in American history.

Today, we honor those whose names may never appear in history books but whose sacrifices paved the way for future generations. We remember the mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, and elders who risked everything for the promise of freedom. Their courage gave us the opportunity to dream, achieve, lead, and thrive.

As we celebrate Juneteenth in the great State of Texas, we recognize that the journey toward equality continues. The fight for justice, opportunity, and civil rights did not end in 1865. We carry forward the legacy of those who came before us by advocating for our communities, educating future generations, and standing united in the pursuit of a brighter future.

May we never forget the lives that were sacrificed so that we may walk in freedom today.

Let us honor their legacy through courage.
Let us strengthen our communities through unity.
Let us build our future through faith and perseverance.

JUNETEENTH 1865–2026

Celebrating Freedom • Honoring Resilience • Inspiring Future Generations

"Because they endured, we rise. Because they fought, we are free."
WE ARE HISTORY 💙💛🤍💚❤️

06/18/2026

06/15/2026

The 29th Annual Norris Wright Cuney Grand Chapter of Texas - OES Grand Session was a great experience. New Starlight Chapter #5 , OES, PHA enjoyed the fellowship, learning, and meeting our leadership. We are looking forward to the continued growth within the Big Country of Texas PHA Masonic family. Thank you to each and everyone who guided, gave advise, prayer and just genuinely being available to assist when needed. Praying everyone had safe travels to their homes. See you all soon! 💙💛🤍💚❤️

06/11/2026

Alright New Starlight what a way to finish. Let's keep it up! Continue walking for success, healthy habits make for great results! 💙💛🤍💚❤️

We didn't just walk, we made a statement. Congratulations to our Week 5 leaders! We are at the finish line of the Walk Challenge and our overall Walk Challenge Leaders will be announced during NWCGC29.🔥

06/08/2026

Our Secretary opted to partake in the fun. This lady is a busy 🐝 and we certainly appreciate all of her diligent work. She is excited and ready to hit the ground running for our 2026 Grand Session!