Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Texas Pride events 2026: Parades, festivals and more happening this June
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Texas Children's Hospital must build 'detransition clinic' after $10M settlement
Texas Children's Hospital is required to construct a "detransition clinic" as part of a $10 million settlement with the state and the Department of Justice.
Texas Children's Hospital is required to construct a "detransition clinic" as part of a $10 million settlement with the state and the Department of Justice.
Texas Tech to drop courses 'centered on' sex, gender studies
Texas Tech university has been given two months to close courses the focus on sex and gender studies, expanding on new policies that redefined how and when those issues can be discussed.
Texas Tech university has been given two months to close courses the focus on sex and gender studies, expanding on new policies that redefined how and when those issues can be discussed.
'Institution of dead dogmas': Texas A&M professor resigns over trans, race-related policy
The philosophy professor at the center of January's controversy at Texas A&M University over writings by Plato being removed from coursework has turned in his resignation.
The philosophy professor at the center of January's controversy at Texas A&M University over writings by Plato being removed from coursework has turned in his resignation.
Rainbow Crosswalks: Man caught repainting rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn after state-mandated removal
A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.
A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.
Texas Supreme Court orders LGBTQ org. to turn over records in transgender care investigation
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
Texas can enforce drag show ban, federal court decides
A Texas law banning certain drag performances which was previously blocked by a federal court will now be allowed to be enforced starting next month.
A Texas law banning certain drag performances which was previously blocked by a federal court will now be allowed to be enforced starting next month.
Professor fired after Texas A&M gender lesson controversy sues school
The former instructor claims the school violated her constitutional rights and illegally broke their contract with her when she was terminated last year.
The former instructor claims the school violated her constitutional rights and illegally broke their contract with her when she was terminated last year.
Dallas will be next Texas city to remove rainbow crosswalks after defunding threat
Dallas is set to be the next major Texas city to comply with a TxDOT directive to remove decorative road markings or risk losing road funding.
Dallas is set to be the next major Texas city to comply with a TxDOT directive to remove decorative road markings or risk losing road funding.
Plato is latest casualty in Texas A&M crusade against LGBTQ+ course content
In the latest move in Texas' campaign to bar gender and race ideology from education, an intro-level philosophy course at Texas A&M University has had sections of Plato's writings removed.
In the latest move in Texas' campaign to bar gender and race ideology from education, an intro-level philosophy course at Texas A&M University has had sections of Plato's writings removed.
The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
San Antonio to remove rainbow crosswalks, replace with sidewalk treatments
The change follows a request from the city to be exempt from the department's order, which was denied late last month.
The change follows a request from the city to be exempt from the department's order, which was denied late last month.
SCOTUS won't rule on Texas library's book banning case
It all started in 2021, when a community in a small county near Austin decided to rid their public library's shelves of “inappropriate” literature.
It all started in 2021, when a community in a small county near Austin decided to rid their public library's shelves of “inappropriate” literature.
Texas' controversial 'bathroom bill' targeting transgender people goes into effect
Here's a look at how the new bathroom bill affects the average Texan, as well as how the steep fines for breaking the rules will work.
Here's a look at how the new bathroom bill affects the average Texan, as well as how the steep fines for breaking the rules will work.
Texas Tech joins A&M in restricting race, LGBTQ+ course content
The move comes after the Texas A&M system's similar set of rules were put in place, following a controversy that ended in demotions, a firing and a resignation.
The move comes after the Texas A&M system's similar set of rules were put in place, following a controversy that ended in demotions, a firing and a resignation.