Getting to Know Austin Pride

With new goals and new leadership, the people behind Pride start fresh

"...– the group responsible for throwing the city’s annual LGBTQ celebration. Last year’s last-minute rescheduling, thanks to Hurricane Harvey,..."

June 26, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...Austin is withholding public information; Texas businesses warn that anti-LGBTQ discrimination will hurt Texas business; Greg Abbott signs a..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Outside of Society

Does Austin have enough room for two queer film festivals?

"...to say a lot has happened in the Austin LGBTQ film and arts scene is an understatement as big..."

May 2, 2014 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

One Big Gay Happy Family?

QueerBomb and Austin Pride meet for a roundtable

"...dawn of one big gay happy family for Austin's LGBTQ community? Members from both organizations seem optimistic. But truly,..."

June 3, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival Announces 2023 Film Lineup

LGBTQ film fest starts 36th year with musicals, mystery, more

"...Lights, camera, queerness! LGBTQ cinephiles rejoice for Prism 36, the 36th annual edition..."

June 28, 2023 Screens Post by James Scott

Shane Whalley Won’t Back Down

Daring Dialogues founder on how DEI bans affect queer Texans

"...As the Legislature hit the finish line, many LGBTQ+ Texans felt pummeled by the number of bills targeting..."

June 26, 2023 Qmmunity Post by Adam Cherian

Qmmunity’s (Non-Exhaustive) Guide to Local Queer Austin Biz

For anyone looking to start queering up their ATX experience

"...of ATX delights, here’s a non-exhaustive list of local LGBTQ spots you’ll love...."

March 6, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

A Map of Austin's Queer Bars From the Fifties to Today

Got a photo or memory from a bar from years past? Share it!

"...Did Sarah and Beth's history of Austin's LGBTQ movement feature story get you walkin’ down memory lane?..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Katelyn Landry

Anti-Abortionist and Heidi Group Founder Sues U.S. Government

Suit argues anti-choice and anti-LGBTQ groups with "sincere religious beliefs" deserve Title X money

"...funds, initially reported by Politico, argues that anti-choice and anti-LGBTQ groups with "sincere religious beliefs" deserve Title X money..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

No Pride Flags Flying in Williamson County

WilCo commissioners deny request to fly both LGBTQ and POW flags at county buildings

"...Tuesday, June 18, denied a request to fly the LGBTQ Pride flag outside two county facilities. WilCo Pct. 1..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

One Helluva Queer Adventure: 50-State Story Tour

I'm From Driftwood celebrates 10th anniversary with local exhibit

"...Travel throughout the country in an effort to capture LGBTQ stories from queers across the U.S...."

May 21, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin ISD Board Considering Policy Change for Facility Use

Anti-LGBTQ church's use of Performing Arts Center sparks protest, trustees' concerns

"...at a board operations meeting in September, the church's anti-LGBTQ views appear to have played a role in the..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD: Respect for All Who Can Pay

School district to rent Performing Arts Center to anti-LGBTQ church

"...Arts Cen­ter this month to a church with explicitly anti-LGBTQ views. Celebration Church has been approved by the district..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Justice for Monica Loera

Found guilty of murder, Loera's killer only faces a 20-year sentence

"...filled predominately with members of Austin’s trans and larger LGBTQ community, as well as Loera’s two sisters, rejoiced. In..."

Nov. 8, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Black Pride Wraps a Successful Second Year

Celebrating the evolution of Austin's Black LGBTQ community

"...created spaces and programming that cater to Austin's black LGBTQ community...."

April 4, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Nicholus

What’s Bad for Queers Is Also Bad for Texas

Local businesses show support for LGBTQ community

"...Texas economy. The conservative pro-business group – and unlikely LGBTQ allies – said the state could be in jeopardy..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Pushing Forward

LGBTQ orgs and APD gather for hate crime summit

"...to lead a hate crime summit geared toward advancing LGBTQ equality throughout the state. The goal, says APD detective..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Federal Judge Blocks Obama's Transgender Guidelines

Ft. Worth judge says "status quo" in place for now

"...Attorney General Ken Paxton and his anti-LGBTQ cohort have succeeded in blocking a federal transgender-inclusive directive,..."

Aug. 22, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Get Suited

HBO's doc on dressing queer bodies screens tonight at Alamo South Lamar

"...in the little things. Queer dance parties, drag shows, LGBTQ films – it all feels too soon to be..."

June 15, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Passing the (Queer)Bomb

What's the future of the June celebration for Austin's LGBTQ community?

"...If there's one thing the LGBTQ community excels at, it's throwing a damn good party...."

June 3, 2016 Arts Feature by Sarah Marloff

Paxton Sues Obama Over Transgender Rights

State officials continue their anti-trans crusade

"...As part of their crusade to restrict LGBTQ rights, state officials are fighting back against a recent..."

May 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

OUTside In

It's time for an LGBTQ check-in

"...Many hot-button topics profoundly affect LGBTQ people, inside and out. Our struggles are public sport:..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

The Walk In Closet: It's Time

Silvia Sandoval is fundraising for San Marcos' first gay bar

"...San Marcos has been without an LGBTQ gathering space for too long. What is a city..."

Nov. 20, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...The Austin Bar Association’s LGBTQ+ section hosts their fundraising event featuring Brigitte Bandit on..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Alamo Drafthouse Becomes Silver Sponsor for the Trevor Project

Fundraising push continues throughout August

"...With LGBTQ people – especially young people – increasingly under threat,..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: "I See You See Me"

Photo exhibition sheds gentle light on LGBTQ+ and disabled lives

"...art space in a state that saw over 140 anti-LGBTQ bills filed in the most recent Texas Lege session...."

July 28, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rep. Erin Zwiener, HD 45

“We’re going to have to fight hard to protect our [LGBTQ] communities”

"...she will also continue to "play defense" for the LGBTQ community: "We're seeing multiple attacks coming forward, and we're..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Memoria Queer-us

October is LGBTQ History Month, so honor the past by making the most of the gay present

"...No tricks, only treats: October is LGBTQ History Month! Making history today in our own Bat..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Column by James Scott

Reaching for Queertopia in Austin

Local queer-led org works to support the unhoused LGBTQ community

"...Unhoused LGBTQ folks being disadvantaged when finding resources to help them..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

aGLIFF Gets in the Ring With New Wrestling Documentary

Queer film fest announces first six films

"...its 2022 lineup more wrestling-y with the announcement that LGBTQ wrestling documentary Out in the Ring will be part..."

July 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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