LGBTQ+

A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas can enforce Senate Bill 12, which restricts "sexually oriented performances" in front of kids. The judges said drag shows aren't necessarily sexual, and the plaintiffs, including a drag performer and two entertainment companies, may not be harmed by the law.

The deal for Pride Holdings Group to take over the struggling LGBTQ+ club was canceled Tuesday, according to one of Cheer Up Charlies’ owners.

Judges who decline to perform weddings based on their religious beliefs won't be violating state rules on judicial impartiality, the Texas Supreme Court said in a comment added to the state judicial conduct code on Friday.

As part of the deal, Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover stepped down as owners of the queer-friendly venue. Pride Holdings will handle Cheer Up Charlies' rent, payroll, taxes, insurance and the cost of live entertainment.

Gov. Greg Abbott said the symbolic messages and art on roadways present a safety hazard.

The governor signed Texas’ Senate Bill 8 into law on Monday. The so-called “bathroom bill” prohibits people in many publicly owned spaces from using restrooms that don't align with the sex listed on their birth certificate. LGBTQ+ groups and advocates are calling the measure another attack on transgender Texans.

Dubbed a "parent rights" bills, Senate Bill 12 bans DEI programs in K-12 schools — and prohibits clubs LGBTQ+ students say are vital resources.

Owners of the venue, a beacon for Austin's queer community, had asked the community for support, saying rising costs and a decline in weekday foot traffic had taken a toll.

Thirty-four panels from the National AIDS Memorial Quilt are on display at First Baptist Church of Austin from Aug. 16 to 24.

Festival organizers said they will go "back to our roots" this year, with free entry and 100% local entertainment.