Texas AG Ken Paxton sues pediatrician accused of providing hormone treatment to 21 teens
The lawsuit claims pediatrician May Lau provided hormone treatments to at least 21 patients between the ages of 14 and 17.
Revelation of San Jose State trans volleyball player sparks forfeits from opponents
San Jose State University officials said via an emailed statement, that the school is in-line with Mountain West and NCAA rules relating to the participation of a reportedly trans athlete on the school's women's volleyball team. So far, three schools have declined to compete against SJSU, instead having the matches either listed as cancelations or forfeitures.
Former Austin fire chaplain suing city for firing him over blog posts; judge hears case
Andrew Fox was a volunteer lead chaplain for the Austin Fire Department for eight years until December 2021. The lawsuit claims he was fired over a blog post about his beliefs.
Austin Pride in full swing; parade to cause road closures
Austin Pride is in full swing, and the annual Austin Pride Parade is set to fill Congress Avenue, leading to road closures tonight (8/10).
Civil Rights Act of 1964: What to know about landmark legislation
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, religion or sex, and barred segregation in public schools.
Austin first responders provide life-saving training if there is mass shooting
The program "Stop the Bleed" teaches citizens how to provide medical aid in the case of a mass shooting.
Hundreds pack the park for Taylor Pride
Despite the heat, hundreds of people packed the park in downtown Taylor to celebrate Pride Month and shop from about 60 vendors.
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths; organizations speak out
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Senate Bill 14 can remain law on Friday. It went into effect in September 2023, making it illegal to provide hormone therapies, puberty blockers, and transition surgery to anyone under 18.
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their children.
Austin Under 40 award recipient
Nico Ramsey, an Austinite working to advance LGBTQ+ rights and make a difference in Central Texas, was recently honored with an Austin Under 40 award.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Travis County judge holds free weddings for Central Texas couples
Judge Denise Hernández is once again offering free weddings for couples this June in Travis County in honor of Pride Month.
Support for Pride of Dripping Springs grows after banner bandits target promotion efforts
Pride of Dripping Springs went on Saturday after their sign in the heart of town was vandalized, ripped down and stolen, according to organizers.
History of the rainbow Pride flag
The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.
Pride Party and Market
The Little Gay Shop is hosting its Pride Party and Market on June 23, featuring local vendors, free drinks, food and activities to celebrate Pride Month. Justin Galicz joins Good Day Austin to share all about it.
Pride flag stolen from Cedar Park church, again
A Cedar Park church has tracked down and recovered its pride flag after it was stolen earlier this Pride Month. This is not the first time the flag has been stolen.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Lia Thomas' Olympics dreams dashed after legal challenge to World Aquatics' transgender policy fails
Thomas had previously floated the possibility of competing for the Olympic team.
San Francisco 1st major city to offer 'sanctuary' for transgender people
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared the city a sanctuary city for people who are transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and Two Spirt, a Pan-Indian term describing people who are neither male nor female.
A Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries. An appeals court says eight must be returned.
It was a partial victory for seven library patrons who sued numerous officials with the Llano County library system and the county government after 17 books were removed.