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A new survey of high school principals reveals that political fights with parents and community members are on the rise and taking a serious toll.

Parliament lifted a ban criminalizing sex between men this week. It also passed an amendment that will effectively block attempts to legalize marriage.

The suspect in the Club Q shooting in Colorado that left five people dead and many injured appeared in court virtually Wednesday and was held without bail.

Oregon's North Clackamas School District came under fire from parents after moving board meetings online and allegedly silencing dissenting opinions.

Richard M. Fierro told The New York Times that club patrons — and a dancer — helped him disarm the gunman who killed five people.

A Colorado man recalls the moments when a gunman opened fire inside Club Q, killing five people and injuring over two dozen more.

Here's how to help and where to donate to victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the LGBTQ nightclub Club Q in Colorado Springs.

A shooting at a club in Colorado Springs early Sunday morning left at least five people dead and another 18 injured. The suspected shooter was taken into custody.

To figure out how to vote and who to vote for in next week’s midterms, young people are turning to those they can relate to: content creators on social media.

The Texas Tribune spoke with LGBTQ voters, the parents of queer youth and advocates from across the state about what’s at stake for them this November.

The Right Reverend Dr Steven Croft says his views on same-sex marriage were "slow to change".

The Texas Tribune spoke with LGBTQ voters, the parents of queer youth and advocates from across the state about what’s at stake for them this November.

Grocer says four-hued heart isn't related to LGBTQ rights, but it'll pay $180k to workers fired for not wearing it.

Despite that trend, the state's current political climate is becoming less inclusive for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

A local Fox affiliate reported on conservative and Arab American parents teaming up to protest "explicit" LGBTQ books in Michigan public schools.

Luther’s Cafe has been shut down for nearly a week, and now the owner is considering selling the establishment.

Fiesta Youth is giving LGBTQ+ youths a safe space in San Antonio to be their true, authentic selves.

PHARR — With rainbow flags proudly displayed throughout the room, members of the LGBTQ+ community gathered to celebrate one of the tools at their disposal — the act of coming out. The Valley AIDS Council commemorated National Coming Out Day with a celebration at the Main Event Center on Tuesday. “We decided that we wanted to do something big this year for National Coming Out Day to celebrate our LGBTQ community members,” said Steven Cano, the community mobilization coordinator for VAC. That was the case for Yerb Rodriguez, 22, who came out as bisexual when they were 14 on National Coming Out Day. “I actually came out on National Coming Out Day because I was like, ‘How do I even approach the topic?’” Rodriguez said.

ABC News Correspondent Becky Worley shares her life and experience with a message to parents for National Coming Out Day.

ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reflects on his own story and writes letter to his younger self for National Coming Out Day.

Valley AIDS Council will be holding an event Tuesday to commemorate National Coming Out Day and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at the Main Event Center in Pharr.

Book banning in libraries and schools is gaining momentum across the country.

People have speculated over Velma's sexuality in the past, but she has not been portrayed as outwardly queer until now.

A mental health survey conducted in San Antonio found nearly 50% of people ages 12 to 19 are experiencing mental health issues. The survey found an even higher rate of mental health issues among LGBTQ+ and gender diverse youth.

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is reportedly facilitating conversations about sex between youth and random adults without parental consent.

Bros opens at theaters on September 30, 2022.

LGBTQ+ inmates often face bias, discrimination and unsafe circumstances in prison.

LGBTQ groups applauded the repeal but said discrimination will continue without recognition of same-sex couples.

Drag is gaining widespread appeal, but protests threaten to drive it back underground, and with it an important symbol of visibility for the LGBTQ community.

Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley protested intolerance toward the LGBTQ+ community at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is receiving praise from social media after gracefully shutting down an awkward question during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new LGBTQ+ shelter.

"You can't protect human rights in Ukraine without a gun now," a Ukrainian fighter says.

We are angry. We want our children safe.

San Antonio is rich in history from all walks of life. A small portion of that history can be found in the 1400 block of Main Street north of downtown.

Ricky Dubose, a Georgia man who was recently sentenced to death in the killings of two corrections officers, has died in prison of an apparent suicide. Dubose fatally shot the guards five years ago during an attempted escape.

In Justice Clarence Thomas's written opinion on the ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, he...

Thousands of people filled the streets of the Big Apple to celebrate Pride during the annual parade.

LGBTQ community across the country wonders "Are we next?" after Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

The family-friendly event features all-ages Pride Month fun.

RGV Pride is returning with an all-in-person event at South Padre Island to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and be proud of living openly and authentically, the Valley AIDS Council announced Monday. The purpose is also to recognize the impact that LGBTQ individuals have had on history locally, nationally and internationally. For those 21 and older, the event will cost $10, which the release said is a PRIDE donation. Previously, the event was known as “PRIDE in the PARK,” but was newly rebranded as “RGV PRIDE” aimed towards inclusion and healing as one. “RGV PRIDE allows us to live out authentically, feel loved and supported by family and friends.

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and it’s a time for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate being out and proud.

San Antonio’s Pride Month festivities are underway, with many of them kicking off for locals and visitors to enjoy this week.

A staggering 80% of workers reported that they’d experienced transphobic or homophobic comments on the job.

Mark Burns described the fight for LGBTQ+ rights as a treasonous attempt to “destabilize the republic.”

Amid a flurry of “parental rights” legislation limiting how educators talk about sexuality and identity, LGBTQ parents feel left out of the conversation.

In "I Kissed Shara Wheeler," Casey McQuiston wants readers to take another look at the South and the queer kids still there.

The group's copresident calls the move “baby steps” for the 175-year-old Baptist university.

I have written enough jarring statements in regards to children and sexuality, so this one is coming right on par: There is nothing wrong with 14-year-old Zaya Wade kissing her boyfriend.

The 30-year-old biology teacher said states are trying to make often-difficult journeys for transgender people even harder.

The 30-year-old biology teacher said states are trying to make often-difficult journeys for transgender people even harder.

Charlee Corra Disney, who came out as transgender, said they regretted not speaking out earlier against Florida's "don't say gay" bill.

The bill does not specifically target the LGBTQ+ community, but it’s designed to exclude them in this new common-law marriage.

"Curriculum about gender identity and sexuality has no place in K-3 classrooms, period," the bill's sponsor said.

Elise Malary was a bright light in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond – a friend, a sister, a fighter.

The Thrive Center, which is expanding its services to meet rising need, is one of several agencies to receive HUD funding to fight homelessness.

In late 2021, KSAT revamped the South Texas Pride series to bring viewers more long-form content full-length Q&As. We highlighted some stories that made a difference to the local LGBTQ+ community, as well as state, national and even international communities.

Green wrote in a letter that the church has "hindered global progress in women's rights, civil rights and racial equality, and LGBTQ+ rights."

A billionaire who is believed to be the wealthiest person originally from Utah has formally resigned his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and rebuked the faith over social issues and LGBTQ rights. Jeff T. Green has pledged to donate 90% of his estimated $5 billion advertising-technology wealth, starting with a donation to a LGBTQ-rights group in the state, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Green said he hasn’t been active in the faith widely known as Mormon for more than a decade but wanted to make his departure official and remove his name from membership records, he said in a Monday letter to church President Russell M. Nelson.

Gunfire on the Main Drag, San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ nightlife district, struck a worker overnight and left the man with a possible life-threatening injury, KSAT reports. Police believe the gunfire stemmed from an earlier fight at The Heat Nightclub since it erupted shortly after two groups who’d been involved left the building, according to the TV station’s report. One of the two groups was standing on the corner of North Main and Evergreen streets when someone fired on them from a car, according to KSAT. The worker, who wasn’t involved in the altercation, was bringing water to a security guard when he was hit. The security guard returned fire at the assailant before the car drove off, according to the report.

San Antonio native Ada Vox is once again thrusting into the spotlight to showcase her singing chops in the new Paramount+ competition “Queen of the Universe,” which premieres Dec. 2.

A local nonprofit organization is working to improve the lives of young LGBTQ+ people and their parents in the San Antonio area.

Pride Center San Antonio is offering mental health services and other resources to LGBTQ+ community members seeking help. Watch this week's South Texas Pride Q&A to learn more.

Democratic state senators want the webpage reinstated. The resources were removed after Don Huffines, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, criticized their inclusion on a state website.

San Antonio is brimming with new local drag talent, and one competition is helping entertainers strut their stuff in front of a live audience.

KSAT 12 is one of three Texas media outlets and the only TV station to receive an “excellent” rating in the latest report from GLAAD, a national media monitoring organization that works against discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community.

A federal document also says that misusing a person’s preferred pronouns could be considered harassment in some instances. Texas Republican officials have tried to pass state laws targeting transgender people’s access to bathrooms and school sports teams.

Thrive offers assistance with education, employment, mental health, life skills, medical care, legal care, and aftercare

The decision to openly consider recognizing an LGBTQ group while simultaneously affirming the university's belief that marriage is between a man and a woman raised concerns among supporters and opponents who say Baylor is trying to "have its cake and eat it, too."

After more than a year without hosting in-person meetings and their biggest fundraising events, the nonprofit Fiesta Youth is back and better than ever.

A San Antonio family is sharing their story about their twin sons’ coming out journeys and how they grew to accept each other to help other families going through the same process.

UTSA Assistant Archivist Melissa Gohlke discussed the legacy of local LGBTQ+ pioneer and developer Hap Veltman and his vision for the city of San Antonio in the KSAT Q&A.

A months-long battle with COVID-19 isn’t stopping one San Antonio drag performer from making a comeback to the stage later this year.

Trinity University professor Amy Stone joined the KSAT Q&A on Wednesday to talk about Pride Month and help educate others about the LGBTQ+ community.

Anchors Steve Spriester and Isis Romero hosted a town hall on KSAT.com to discuss the LGBTQ community in San Antonio and the meaning of Pride Month.

Page Davis, the mother of a transgender teen, has become an outspoken advocate for families impacted by an anti LGBTQ+ bill making its way through the Texas Legislature this session.

The free program will cater to young people of color and Spanish speakers in the queer community. Salcido stayed true to himself, eventually becoming the executive director of the Pride Center of San Antonio. However, the second pilot counseling group, which is for adults 18 and older who speak Spanish, still has spots available. AdThe Pride Center will use research done during these eight-week counseling sessions to mold more group counseling programs for the future. To sign up for the Spanish speaking group, head to the Pride Center website’s group therapy page.

SAN ANTONIO – Many would call Nickie Valdez an inspiration to others. She said Nickie was one of the first openly gay women in San Antonio. In the 1970′s she co-founded Dignity San Antonio, one of the longest running LGBTQ+ organizations in the city. She was passionate about her community and that was evidenced by her steadfast support of many LGBTQ+ organizations, causes, and initiatives. Pride Center San Antonio celebrates her life and share our condolences with her family, friends, and her partner Deb”.

Messages of love poured in on social media after her friend and longtime neighbor Cherise Rohr Allegrini announced her passing. Her beauty, her grace, her spirit, her bad-ass woman, her fight for social justice, for art, for women, for people of color, for righteousness,” Rohr Allegrini wrote on Facebook. Rohr Allegrini met S.T. She spoke her mind, even when it was hard to hear, but then you wanted more,” Rohr Allegrini said. Her support and encouragement, her teaching about intersectionality and how to incorporate that into art was impactful,” Rohr Allegrini said.

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted unanimously to restore protections for LGBTQ and disabled clients to Texas social workers’ code of conduct just two weeks after removing them. The governor’s office recommended removing language that prohibited social workers from turning away clients on the basis of disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. That set off an immediate firestorm of criticism from social workers, LGBTQ advocates and advocates for people with disabilities. "We are so grateful for the vote to keep the anti-discrimination protections in place," said Will Francis, executive director of the Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. "This is a recognition of the key principle that a social worker’s personal beliefs must never impede a person’s right to self-determination or access to services."

SAN ANTONIO – A change in policies has led to criticism of the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners after it announced Monday that social workers will now be able to turn away LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. According to the state’s current law, a social worker can face disciplinary action if they refuse services to clients based on religion, race or age. While these changes reflect the agency’s duty to duly enacted statutes, the Board and Council recognize the importance of legal protection from discrimination. Brown also serves as a licensed social worker. Brown said she believes social work is about adapting to others' needs, and refusing to help is detrimental.

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride. National Coming Out Day has been celebrated for 32 years now, and it’s an important reminder on just how far the queer community has come since earlier times. There was an entire generation of LGBTQ Americans who had live inside the closet because of laws and discrimination. So if you’re proud to be out and want it to shout it from the rooftops, tell us about it below! If you have advice for people still in the closet struggling with their identity, maybe offer some advice, and tell us how your life has improved since coming out.

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SAN ANTONIO – In recognition of Pride Month, several events are happening around the Alamo City to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Central LibraryThe Central Library is featuring the “Out and Proud in San Antonio: Pride Celebrations across the Years,” exhibit until July 31 in the Chihuly area. Pride Center San Antonio Icon BrunchPride Center San Antonio will host its first Icon Brunch on June 23. LGBTQ Ally Pride MixerThe Pride Center San Antonio and PFLAG San Antonio will host an LGBTQ Ally Pride Mixer from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 28 at the Pride Center, located at 1303 McCullough Ave., Suite 160. Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival and ParadePride San Antonio will host the annual Pride Bigger than Texas Festival and Parade on June 29.