LGBTQ+

The Texas Tradition Rodeo Makes Its Last Stop in Denton Before Heading to Austin

The Texas Tradition Rodeo Makes Its Last Stop in Denton Before Heading to Austin

Rowlett's DEI Commission Fights To Keep Its Name

Rowlett's DEI Commission Fights To Keep Its Name

'Poof, it's Gone': University DEI Dissolution Leaves a Void on Texas Campuses

By Tyler Hicks
Mar 22, 2024

College students across North Texas have already begun to feel the negative impact of the state's forcing public universities to close their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices.
Just Like Texas: Oklahoma Bills Take Aim at Women, LGBTQ Rights in Legislative Session

By Jacob Vaughn
Mar 11, 2024

The Oklahoma Legislature is now in session, and many bills have the distinct aim of restricting the rights of women and LGBTQ residents. Sound familiar?
For 10 Years, Dallas Film Series CinéWilde Has Celebrated LGBTQ+ Film

By Jef Rouner
Mar 7, 2024

The monthly series is screened at The Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff.
Hebron High School Teacher Who Wore a Dress Didn't Violate Policy, but Still Resigns

By Kelly Dearmore
Mar 7, 2024

The popular chemistry teacher announced his resignation as the Lewisville ISD determined that no policies were violated when he wore a dress to school.
'Say No to Hate': Protesters at Lewisville ISD Board Meeting Want Suspended Teacher's Job Back

By Kelly Dearmore
Mar 5, 2024

The Hebron High School teacher has been on leave since mid-February when a video of him wearing a dress in class went viral online.
Denton Vigil for Nex Benedict Honors the Murdered Trans Teen, Native Heritage

By Sara Button
Mar 1, 2024

The story of Nex Benedict, killed near Tulsa in February, has inspired and saddened many in the LGBTQ community, including here in North Texas.
Texas Democrats Slam Gov. Abbott for Post on Hebron Teacher Who Wore Dress to School

By Simone Carter
Feb 20, 2024

Video of the Carrollton educator in a pink dress went viral last week after being posted by Libs of TikTok, a prominent right-wing influencer.
North Texas Teacher on Leave After 'Full Drag' Video Goes Viral

By Simone Carter
Feb 16, 2024

The conservative influencer Libs of TikTok posted the clip to X this week, sparking outrage. Now, students are calling for the educator's return.
Transgender Congressional Candidate Callie Butcher Wants Her Kids To Be Proud To Be Texan

By Christian McPhate
Feb 15, 2024

As the first transgender Congressional candidate in Texas, Callie Butcher hopes to win the seat being vacated by Colin Allred.
HOA Scandal: LGBTQ+ Burleson Couple Claim Discrimination Over Rainbow Yard Sign

By Simone Carter
Jan 11, 2024

The garden decoration was targeted by a Burleson HOA president who resigned after sending homophobic texts.
'Unnoticed': North Texas Works to Tackle Crisis of Youth Homelessness

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 5, 2024

Today's homeless youths may become tomorrow's chronically homeless. Local organizations work to ensure that doesn't happen, but resources are scarce.
Ken Paxton's Shakedown of Seattle Hospital Warning of 'Tyranny,' Critics Say

By Simone Carter
Dec 29, 2023

The attorney general had demanded records of transgender Texas patients receiving gender-affirming care in Washington, according to court documents.
Haters Gonna Hate: The Observer's Mean Reader Emails of 2023

By Simone Carter
Dec 27, 2023

This year, the Observer received a message or two from disgruntled readers. Here are some of the cream of the crop.
LGBTQ+ Families Flee Texas for Safer, Bluer Pastures

By Simone Carter
Nov 15, 2023

A North Texas real estate service is helping families that no longer feel protected in Texas find homes in other states where they feel more secure.
UPDATED: Sherman High School Reinstates Trans Student and Others Removed From a Play

By Danny Gallagher
Nov 14, 2023

Sherman High School's production of Oklahoma! is getting national attention because of an unidentified policy that prohibits students from playing roles that don't match with the gender of their birth. So far, the policy has not only cut trans students from the performance but also some cisgender students.
Sexiest Spots for Swingers in Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez
Nov 7, 2023

In case you're curious, let us present the best swingers clubs in Dallas — and what kind of fetishes, kinks, rules and dress code to expect.
An Ofrenda at the State Fair of Texas Celebrates an Honorable Dallas Spirit

By Jacob Reyes
Oct 19, 2023

Along with remembrances of Selena and Uvalde victims at the State Fair of Texas is an ofrenda to an East Dallas resident who changed the lives of many.
Grapevine Examines the Nonexistent Line Between Church, Schools and State in North Texas

By Kelly Dearmore
Oct 5, 2023

A new podcast series takes a look at just how far religious zealotry and conservative culture wars have impacted local education.
'Ideological Stunts': State Rep Asks Dallas City Council to Investigate Pride Event

By Jacob Vaughn
Oct 3, 2023

Texas Rep. Matt Shaheen claims obscene material was on display in front of children at the annual Texas Latinx Pride event in Dallas recently.
YAS, Queens: Texas' Anti-Drag Law Deemed Unconstitutional

By Simone Carter
Sep 29, 2023

A U.S. district judge ruled that Senate Bill 12 violates the First Amendment. LGBTQ+ community members and their allies have a clear message for naysayers everywhere: Texas drag ain't going anywhere.