The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day and is expected to draw thousands of protesters.

The “No Kings” day of action happened the same day as, and in opposition to, a Washington, D.C. military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday. Planning for the parade began two years ago and was intended to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.

Houston prepares for a weekend of protests as Governor Abbott deploys National Guard statewide. HOUSTON — As unrest continues in other parts of the country, local and state leaders in Texas are preparing for what is expected to be a busy weekend of protests.

Houston's weekend weather will be touching on plenty of outdoor activities, from planned political protests across Southeast Texas on Saturday to backyard celebrations with Dad for Father's Day on Sunday.

The protests in Texas followed days of unrest in Los Angeles, where President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops in response to demonstrations.

The Houston Chronicle, Texas's top selling newspaper, has published an editorial fiercely critical of Governor Greg Abbott over his rhetoric and decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops in response to protests against immigration enforcement,

After Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state ahead of mass, anti-Trump protests, internal memos obtained by the American-Statesman reveal military leaders are scrambling to find and train enough personnel for the mission.