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.

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
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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Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.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.

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
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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.

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. 

Bill would rename Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway stop after Stonewall

A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.

Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger

An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.