Texas Changes Birth, Death Certificate Policy for Same-Sex Couples

State begins issuing death certificates to same-sex couples

"...Under court pressure, the state of Texas has issued new birth and death certificate..."

Aug. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fear, Anxiety for Texas Trans Kids Under GOP Attack

Republicans' moral panic leads to real panic for marginalized kids

"...a temporary halt to politically motivated child abuse investigations of families with trans kids, parents and advocates say they..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

ACLU, Lambda Legal Back in Court to Halt Trans “Abuse” Investigations

AG Paxton argues investigations should continue while ruling protecting famlies of trans children is appealed

"...The American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal are back in court over Gov. Greg Abbott's..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Court Halts Abbott's Depart­ment of Family and Protective Services Investigation Directive

"Abuse" directive hits a roadblock

"...Families with transgender children in Texas won a reprieve on Friday, March 11, after a..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines

About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families

"...the brakes on Gov. Greg Abbott's directive for the state to investigate – as presumed child abuse – any..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Gay Place: For the Love of Bunnies

Hop to some of the gayest fests of post-Lenten debauchery

"...black & whites is a great way to kick off your weekend. Thursdays and Fridays, 6-8pm. The Skylark Lounge,..."

April 18, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Trans Day of Visibility Rally

"...Saturday to support transgender rights during the Trans Day of Visibility Rally...."

April 4, 2022 Photo Gallery

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...announced Tuesday, March 1, a return to Stage 3 of the area's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines, and suggested the area..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...proud to be a Texan. In July, shortly after state lawmakers reconvened for their special session, the local activist..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Supreme Court Gives Trans Kids a Partial Win

A glass half full

"...The Texas Supreme Court last week criticized the state's governor and..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Qmmunity: The Art of Advocacy

Find a way to give your say at the Lege, plus a new drag queen portrait series

"...Down at the Lege, bills endangering Texas' LGBTQ population are stacking up. Harmful legislation can be..."

March 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Syllabi-Sexual

Who are your BQOCs (Big Queers on Campus)?

"...For the queers at Texas State University (my place of employment), just south of..."

Sept. 2, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Top 10 LGBTQ News in San Marcos

San Marcos is growing in numbers and LGBTQ pride

"...Campus Pride, a nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups that works..."

Jan. 8, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Jordan Gass-Pooré

Return to the Seventies at Bobcat Ball

Lambda of Texas State's fundraiser unites students and locals

"...first started back in 2000 and is hosted by Lambda of Texas State, a chartered LGBTQ organization that provides..."

April 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Bobcats Having Balls

Drag queens, Bobcats, and Lambdas… oh my!

"...attendees, some clad in bustiers and stockings in honor of the event’s burlesque theme, as they danced to House..."

Dec. 23, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Jordan Gass-Pooré

San Marcos Welcomes First Gay Bar

San Marcos comes out of the closet and into the Warehouse

"...the rainbow flag is up. Stonewall Warehouse owner Brian Scofield tells the Gay Place, “We are ready!”..."

Jan. 7, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Serving up Bobcat Realness

Lambda of Texas State presents its beloved Bobcat Ball

"...If the name rings a bell, it's because Lambda of Texas State has been throwing this event twice..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Bobcat Pride

Big gay doin's down in Bobcat land

"...a sweet college town, laid back with that Central Texas live-and-let-live vibe that we Austinites know so well. But..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Proud Wet Decadent Burn

It's the month of big fests and we are trotting to keep up

"...THE RETURN OF FOODIES Tonight, welcome Kitty's return with a lovely musical..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: PRETTY:UGLY

Punk rock San Antonio takes Austin in an ugly show of loveliness

"...girl. Far from all that, FEA is made up of gorgeous members of Girl in a Coma and Lisa..."

April 11, 2014 Column

ACLU Threatens Paxton With Lawsuit After Dell Children’s Exodus

Investigation of gender-affirming care may be unconstitutional

"...Hospital is keeping tight-lipped about what caused the loss of its entire Adolescent Medicine clinic on May 12...."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Trans Visibility, Y’all

What does trans visibility mean this Trans Day of Visibility?

"...decent selfie and ride the brief online clout wave of being trans for about 20 likes on Twitter. For..."

April 1, 2022 Column by James Scott

The Post-Marriage Equality Fight

Same-sex couples mount fight to ensure accurate birth, death certficiates

"...LGBTQ couples continue to face injustice in the realm of family law – and beyond. However, recent court action..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

UT's Queer Greek Life

An all-inclusive queer sorority founded at UT-Austin

"...Gamma Rho Lambda National (GRL) sorority is one of few Greek organizations..."

Jan. 25, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

The AggreGAYtor: April 25

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas is goin' to the chapel, Oregon may be next,..."

April 25, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Court's decision to hear a challenge to the age-old Texas sodomy law. Attorneys from the Lambda Legal Defense and..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The AggreGAYtor: October 29

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Obama hedges his bets, and Elvira discovers the fountain of youth. 1 – 2, today’s AggreGAYtor is coming for..."

Oct. 29, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Gay Place: LGBTQmunity

Open your eyes to trans visibility

"...'JANE' Will it ever come to this again? (Oh, Texas.) Jane tells the story of the Chicago-based women's health..."

March 28, 2014 Column

The AggreGAYtor: November 7

What happened today in gay? Here's your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Illinois becomes lucky number 15, Latter Day Saints and Texas get put in a tough spot, and we all..."

Nov. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Capitol Demonstration Against Anti-Trans Bills

"...The Transgender Education Network of Texas, Equality Texas, ACLU of Texas, Human Rights Campaign,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Photo Gallery

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