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Activist Bettie Naylor Has Died
Plucky icon lobbied for LGBT rights
"...Bettie Naylor, a tiny woman who loomed large at the..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

God Bless Bettie Naylor
"...Dear Editor, God bless Austin's Bettie Naylor [“Rare Bird,” Gay Pride, June 3]! What an..."

June 6, 2005 Postmarks

Goodbye, Bettie
Activist and arts lover "encouraged us to be as good as we ought to be"
"...Bettie Naylor was very much the life of the party..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naylor One of a Kind
"...Messer and the Chronicle for a riveting portrayal of Bettie Naylor, who has never flinched from living life on..."

June 7, 2005 Postmarks

Cover Photo Not Up to Naylor's Energy
"...Kate Messer for telling Austin about the outstanding work Bettie Naylor has done to make Texas a more tolerant..."

June 3, 2005 Postmarks

Rare Bird
From her office vantage point, beside the rosy glow of the majestic Capitol dome, 78-year-old feminist, political powerhouse, and gay rights lobbyist Bettie Naylor keeps a watchful eye over the doings at the legislature
"...dome, 78-year-old feminist, political powerhouse, and gay rights lobbyist Bettie Naylor keeps a watchful eye. Despite years of experience..."

June 3, 2005 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Pride Crosswalk Update
Council unanimously passes motion to consider rainbow crosswalks
"...the means and method for installing rainbow crosswalks on Bettie Naylor Street, cementing the once-derelict Warehouse District’s center as..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Pushback Continues on Rainbow Crosswalks
Bar owners sound off on crosswalks during Arts Commission meeting
"...The proposal to install rainbow colored crosswalks on Bettie Naylor Street at the Lavaca and Colorado intersections entered..."

Nov. 11, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Mary Tuma

After a Fashion
Bettie Naylor's got 'em … but what are they? Also learn about a culture of men who chase the AIDS epidemic in a most personal fashion. Oh! And guess who turns 4???
"...BETTING ON BETTIE She is too modest. You can't even compliment her..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...God Bless Bettie NaylorDear Editor,..."

June 10, 2005 Column

After a Fashion
Stephen loves Bettie Naylor so …
"...Dear Bettie..."

April 27, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion
Catch Stephen out schmoozing for a good cause or two. It's that time of year, folks. The social and fashion seasons are upon us.
"...(among so many highlights) was seeing my dear friend Bettie Naylor onstage after it was announced that the Austin..."

March 26, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Council Endorses Rainbow Crosswalks
Get out your rainbow chalk!
"...the means and method for installing rainbow crosswalks on Bettie Naylor Street, at the Lavaca and Colorado intersections, cementing..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by David Estlund

Gay Place: Loss
Let someone save your life tonight, sugarbear …
"...THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR BETTIE NAYLOR How to celebrate a life so dear? Go..."

April 27, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Of Barflies & Allies
The story of Austin's straight allies and gay bars
"...police harassment for decades, until the organizational efforts of Bettie Naylor and the Bar Owners Association of Texas. Naylor..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature by Andy Campbell

Brandon's Tops & Bottoms
Gay Place bloggers weigh in with individual lists: 2012 from 10 to F1
"...8) Bettie Naylor Street: I can think of no tribute more..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Place 5 Run-Off: It's All Over But the Votin'
Margot Clarke and Brewster McCracken head for the finish line Saturday.
"...a third woman sitting on the council dais. Count Bettie Naylor among them, even though she backed McCracken in..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Gay Place: Tops & Bottoms
Tops? Hell, the Gay Place like Tops and Bottoms. Who's on Top? Who's on Bottom? How can we pick just 10?
"...2) BETTIE NAYLOR STREET Bettie paved the way. 'Tis a fitting..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Queerzy Springs
"...THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR BETTIE NAYLOR How to celebrate a life so dear? Go..."

May 4, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

After a Fashion
Stephen takes on the statewide political landscape ... and throws a Tupperware Party ... sort of.
"...savvy friends for advice. Before every election, I call Bettie Naylor and say, "Bettie, who should I vote for?"..."

June 16, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Past Passion
Austin Shakespeare revisits Tom Stoppard in Hades for The Invention of Love
"...causes, Austin Shakespeare will launch the BCK Fund, honoring Bettie Naylor, Charles Gentry, and Karen Kuykendall, all of whom..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What's a Little Rainbow Crosswalk Between Friends?
Plan to celebrate the gayborhood heads to Council
"...without controversy. However, a request to paint rainbows on Bettie Naylor Street (W. Fourth) here in Austin is getting..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: August 21
Your daily dose of LGBTQ news
"...a stretch of Fourth Street after legendary LGBTQ activist Bettie Naylor...."

Aug. 21, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

How People More Important Than You Are Voting
McCracken, Leffingwell list prominent prog, small biz supporters
"...Eugene Sepulveda, Robbie Ausley, Stacey Abel, Bettie Naylor, Joyce Dugar, Narissa Adams, Anne Wynne, John Hildreth..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

After a Fashion
Stephen sure is getting around, hobnobbing with the bigwigs and taking in all of the faboo fall fashion fetes
"...burn"). My favorite part was seeing my dear friend Bettie Naylor and her girlfriend Libby Sykora, assistant to the..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion
Stephen does Dallas … No, wait, we mean Houston. Stephen does Houston. In a big way. With big names. At the Icon. Don't you wish you were this fabulous? Oh, and he does the State Board of Education, too. Don't they wish?
"...many tempting ideas for gift giving... My dear friend Bettie Naylor took me to see the Rude Mechanicals production..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion
What did the drag queen teach Stephen, and when and where will he get Wilde?
"...293-1264 or write to [email protected]... Alternatively, my good friend Bettie Naylor and I are hosting the Zach Scott's Wilde..."

June 11, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion
"...GREAT SCOTT TIME Well, Bettie Naylor told me I had to go to it,..."

May 2, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City
The Human Rights Campaign throws its annual fundraiser and honors gay-rights leaders.
"...immensely popular among lesbian and gay interests -- and Bettie Naylor, a Capitol lobbyist and one of three award..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Former Rep. Lena Guerrero Dies of Cancer
"...Lobbyist Bettie Naylor, who met Guerrero when they both worked for..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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