LGBTQ

Community members are adamant about fighting to preserve the rainbow crosswalk despite a removal threat from Governor Greg Abbott. However, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, the city’s first lesbian mayor, does not appear to be supportive in keeping it — at the risk of losing funding from the state.

The issue was discussed during a monthly meeting of the city’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Commission Monday night. The city attorney’s office presented its case that TxDOT will allow for exemptions in certain circumstances.

The directive from Abbott doesn’t specifically mention rainbow crosswalks but said Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely and not used to advance political agendas on Texas roadways.

A law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion in Texas public schools took effect last week. But students in some San Antonio schools felt its impact even before it officially became law.

The ACLU of Texas has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's new anti-DEI law days before it goes into effect.

At the start of the school year, North East ISD told staff they also must tell students’ parents if the student brings up their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching 70,000 people a month.

At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.

A preview of the June 22, 2025, Queer Voices Pachanga at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center

On the eve of the conclave to elect a new pope, some of the biggest questions hanging in the air have to do with LGBTQ Catholics. Will the church continue the path of outreach charted by Pope Francis, softening its harsh positions? Will it allow LGBTQ Catholics to fully participate in the church?