Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
FOX 7 Focus: Growing concerns in LGBTQ+ community
In this FOX 7 Focus, Ricardo Martinez with Equality Texas sits down with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss growing concerns within the LGBTQ community and recent anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Chaska boutique receives community support following backlash over drag story time
After announcing the store would host their first drag story time this Saturday, the owner of Little Roo's in Chaska says they've received some criticism from people against the idea including some who've shown up to try to intimidate them.
Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
'Sopranos' actor thanks SCOTUS for 'allowing' him to 'discriminate,' makes announcement about his work
Actor Michael Imperioli thanked the Supreme Court on Saturday for "allowing" him to discriminate after they held that a graphic designer who creates wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages.
Texans react after SCOTUS rules designer doesn't have to make websites for same-sex weddings
In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority court said making the designer, Lorie Smith, accept jobs that violate her beliefs goes against her right to free speech. This overrules a lower court's decision against her.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 stores in US
The union organizing Starbucks workers said Monday that a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shares fake article about Garth Brooks getting booed for being 'woke'
Governor Abbott shared the post about a fake festival in a fake Texas city from a satire website. "Go woke. Go broke," the governor said.
Austin judge offers free wedding ceremonies in honor of marriage equality
Judge Denise Hernandez is offering free wedding ceremonies this weekend in honor of marriage equality.
City of Fort Worth says it was hacked, targeted by group over Texas' stance on gender-affirming care
“We have decided to make a message toward the U.S. Government, Texas happens to be one of the largest states banning gender-affirming care and for that we have made Texas a target," the hacker group posted, according to the City.
Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Lockhart celebrates second annual Pride Festival
Many came to Lockhart on Saturday for the cities second annual Pride Festival, capping off a week of Pride activities and events.
Protesters gather as Dodgers host Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Pride Night
After a month-long debate that drew national headlines, the Dodgers are hosting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.
Controversial women's sports bill signed into law by Texas Gov. Abbott
The new law expands a similar one passed two years ago that applies to Texas public schools.
Gov. Abbott signs bill banning certain books in school libraries
Gov. Greg Abbott signed some controversial education bills into law, including one to ban certain books in school libraries.
6 out of 10 Texas cities named among least LGBTQ+ friendly: study
Texas has some work to do after a recent study showed six cities were named among the least LGBTQ+ friendly.
North Carolina GOP votes to censure Sen. Tillis for supporting LGBTQ+ rights
Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state’s senior U.S. senator, for supporting policies they said violate key tenets of the GOP platform.
Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality
The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.