Austin Remembers Ceci Gratias

"...Nov. 12, to celebrate the life of LGBTQ activist Ceci Gratias, who passed away Nov. 5. Friends for 20..."

Nov. 13, 2017 Photo Gallery

Gay Place

The community mourns the loss of Monica Loera and Ceci Gratias

"...our own who, like Monica, is gone too soon. Ceci Gratias passed away last weekend after a long fight..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...Dedicated to Beth Westbrook, Ceci Gratias, Tesía Samara, Lauryn Paige Fuller, Steve Thomas, Lisa..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

OUTside In

After a tumultuous year in LGBTQ, it's time for an emotional check-in

"...Ceci Gratias..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

This year's Top 10 local queer heroes & LGBTQ stories

"...1) Ceci Gratias She's worked with nearly every LGBTQ nonprofit in..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Welcome home, Jimmy and Ceci

"...AGL-CECI A moment of silence, please, to commemorate the return..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Lots of worthy FUNdraisers this week

"...for the queer of heart. Plus, beloved community member Ceci Gratias is one of two honorees. Feeling strapped for..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place Top 10s: IIIII-dentity!

Ring it in gaily!

"...staff member. The best news? It's none other than Ceci Gratias, loyal, longtime AGLCCer and activist who knows her..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Column by Kate X Messer

The Archeology of Business

As Austin's gay chamber of commerce turns 15, what have we learned?

"...find donors and venues to strengthen their organizations," says Ceci Gratias, then-treasurer of the AGLCC...."

June 15, 2012 Features Feature by Andy Campbell

Former Chronicle Editor Joins Flannigan’s Staff

Finally, someone with some actual credentials in public office!

"...editor Kate Messer (along with fellow staffers Marti Bier, Ceci Gratias, Taylor Smith, and Lizzy Carol). Messer tells the..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Make the Yuletide Gay

The best way to spread queer cheer is giving thanks, supporting QTs who keep Austin queer

"...and "Gay Place" founder Kate Messer, and the late Ceci Gratias – did much to leverage civil service as..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: 50 Years Queer History

Everything you need to know to make the best of Pride Weekend

"...has lost so many (there's a Beth Westbrook and Ceci Gratias-sized hole in Austin; and I'm at a loss..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

OUTside In

It's time for an LGBTQ check-in

"...spectrum for a gut check of "all the feels": Ceci Gratias, Maggie Lea, Morgan Robyn Collado, Dino Foxx, and..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

Fish or Gay Bait

Response to D6 candidate Matt Stillwell's least-common-Dem politics

"...Cook, Vice President Elect Edgar Gierbolini, and Membership Coordinator Ceci Gratias came together on stage to present a special..."

Nov. 3, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

City to Review LGBT Rights Performance

CM Riley wants Austin to be equality leader

"...Rights Commission Chair Paul Rhea and AGLCC Vice President Ceci Gratias. State Rep. Celia Israel said, "Living up to..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

The Pride Divide's Aftermath

Wrap-up of 2010 Pride and QueerBomb festivities

"...council took action. (According to former chamber board member Ceci Gratias, no formal economic impact study has ever been..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Split Pride: Gay Event Plans Marred by Tension

Gay pride weekend marred by tension

"...problems with last year's event, former chamber board member Ceci Gratias said, "The community received it very well," and..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Respectable Street

As Austin Pride revs up, will its soul get lost on the roadside?

"..."Austin's gay community is a grateful bunch," explained Ceci Gratias, the membership chair of AGLCC. This is Texas,..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Kate Getty

Gay Place

The formation of groups like the CTTHC are more important now than ever

"...annual Austin Gala. This year they're honoring our beloved Ceci Gratias with the 2017 Bettie Naylor Visibility Award. Sat.,..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Community leaders hosts forum to discuss new city commission to focus on LGBTQ quality of life

"...annual Austin Gala. This year they honor our beloved Ceci Gratias. Sat., Jan. 28, 7pm. JW Mariott Downtown. $300...."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: LGBTQmunity

Open your eyes to trans visibility

"...AGLCC APRIL LUNCHEON AGLCC board member Ceci Gratias presents LGBT Busi­ness Enterprise Certification at cool Austin..."

March 28, 2014 Column

AGLCC Awards Make Season Bright

The AGLCC celebrates the holidays and its year

"...Cook, Vice President Elect Edgar Gierbolini, and Membership Coordinator Ceci Gratias came together on stage to present a special..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Lawrence Everett Forbes

Gay Place

Your Gay Place blows shit up reeeeeeal good

"..."I'll probably be working! hehehehee ... BORING!" Ceci Gratias, Site Street..."

July 2, 2010 Column by Kate X Messer

Gayly Fourthward!

How do The Ghey celebrate independence in the ATX in the USA?

"..."I'll probably be working! hehehehee... BORING!" Ceci Gratias, Site Street..."

July 1, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

AGLCC Post-Pride Shitstorm

AGLCC president resigns! No, wait! He was dumped! WTF?!??

"...received word that board member and Pride Parade/Festival juggernaut Ceci Gratias resigned her position on the AGLCC board –..."

June 10, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

History's Closet

Making the case for an Austin gay barchive

"...Chung and the Austin History Center, TWIT magazine (www.thisweekintexas.com), Ceci Gratias and Jimmy Flannigan of AGLCC, Antoinette and Twin..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Facebook Follies

A hunky man and a logo are "inappropriate" for a Gay Pride ad on Facebook???

"...I was having yesterday with AGLCC's Jimmy Flannigan and Ceci Gratias, a big grimace crossed Jimmy's face. A message..."

April 30, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer