Texas bathroom bill sparks heated testimony in House committee
Tensions ran high at a Texas House committee hearing over a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Barton Springs assault: Attorney provides analysis on potential hate crime
An attorney provided analysis on the potential of a hate crime enhancement regarding a violent incident at Barton Springs over the weekend.
Barton Springs assault: Good Samaritan seriously injured as APD reviews case
Austin police are investigating an incident that left a Good Samaritan seriously injured and in need of surgery.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Baylor University rejects grant over LGBTQIA+ advocacy requirements
Baylor University announced on Wednesday that it has rescinded its acceptance of a grant intended to research inclusion and belonging in the church.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.
Biles apologizes after clash with Gaines over trans athletes: 'It didn’t help for me to get personal'
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles apologized after a heated social media exchange with OutKick host Riley Gaines over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Vigil held for King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss
Vigil held for Jonathan Joss as San Antonio natives and the LGBTQ pride community celebrate the life of the King of the Hill actor following his death.
LGBTQ+ advocates oppose Texas bill defining genders
Soon to head to Governor Abbott?s desk is a bill that would define a person?s sex in Texas. If Abbott passes it, Texas would be joining more than a dozen other states with similar laws.
Austin LGBTQ+ advocates oppose gender-defining bill awaiting Gov. Abbott's approval
Proponents call it the “Women’s Bill of Rights," but LGBTQ+ advocates worry this bill could be used to discriminate, specifically, against those who identify as trans.
Taylor Pride says mayor rejected annual pride proclamation
During the first week of Pride Month, Taylor Pride said the mayor denied its pride proclamation. Tensions regarding pride are nothing new in Taylor.
Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
Texas lawmakers approve strict definition of male and female in state records
The Texas Senate passed House Bill 229, which strictly defines "woman" and "man" based on reproductive organs, in a 20-11 party-line vote.
Appeals court rules Texas library can remove books based on content
A federal appeals court ruled that public library patrons in Llano County, Texas, cannot challenge the removal of books and do not have a First Amendment right to information from a public library.
Texas House passes two bills concerning gender, sex; time running out on other bills
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.