🌈✨ From powerful ballads to bold beats, the 6th Annual Pride in Local Music was pure magic! 🎶💜 👏 Thank you to every incredible performer who lit up 3TEN ACL Live and to everyone who came out to celebrate Austin’s LGBTQIA+ talent. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #atx #austin #livemusic #PILM25

🇺🇸 Today, we honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Among them was Mark Bingham, an American LGBTQ+ hero. #hero #lgbtq #neverforget

Law enforcement sources informed KXAN that at least 50 federal agents arrived in Austin this week for another round of immigration raids.

SUNDAY FUNDAY! FREE Live Music by some of Austin's most talented LGBTQ+ musicians. 🗓️ Sept 21 - Doors open at 5PM 🎟️ FREE RSVP: partiful.com/e/d30TgaCAZo... 🌟 VIP TICKET/Festival info: prideinlocalmusic.com 🎶 Julie Bouchard, Julie Nolen, Rock Bottom String Band, Thelonious Love, and promqueen #atx

Cannon, who has been CEO of the @austinlgbtbiz.com since 2019, is joining Visit Austin on Sept. 22 as vice president of strategic alliances and executive director of the Visit Austin Foundation, according to an announcement. Her last day with the chamber is Sept. 12.

Heartbreaking & infuriating. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ "8 years ago — under President Trump's first term — Air Force Master Sgt. Logan Ireland needed a doctor's note diagnosing him with gender dysphoria to continue serving his country. Now, that same doctor's note is the reason why he's being kicked out of service."

Dodging the delivery trucks on (old/new/dirty) 6th during the day with those new barricades be like playing frogger. #atx

🌈 Huge thanks to PRSA Austin for hosting such an important conversation on Being LGBTQ in PR & Marketing. I was honored to join the panel and share space with such brilliant voices. Grateful for the dialogue, the stories, and the work ahead. 💜 #LGBTQMarketing #PR #queer #austin #atx

I'm so excited for this year's #PrideinLocalMusic! FREE music festival with local LGBTQIA+ artists, raising money for the @austinlgbtbiz.com Education Fund! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🫶 RSVP for FREE 👉 austinlgbtbiz.com/PILM25-rsvp #atx #austin

THC ban fails. #txlege

Questioning from Democrats who opposed the bill attempted to zero in on how the bill would be enforced, as it outlines that agencies will take “every reasonable step” to ensure the policy is followed. Orr said during questioning that it would be up to agencies how to enforce their policy. #txlege

BREAKING: The Texas Legislature just officially passed HB7, the new “bounty hunter” ban on abortion medication. #txlege State Sen. Molly Cook said, “It is my honor to fight for the rest of my life to repeal these bills.” thebarbedwire.com/2025/09/01/t...

✨ Austin queer country music icon Julie Nolen is bringing raw power and truth to the stage at Pride in Local Music® at 3TEN ACL Live! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ✨ FREE festival. Queer joy. Local icons. 📍 3TEN Austin City Limits Live 🗓️ Sept 21 | 🚪 Doors Open at 5PM 🎟️ FREE | 21+ ONLY. Tag your festival crew 🌈🎶

🎙️ This week on Austin Business News: 🍻 Bad news for bars — alcohol sales are dipping ✈️ Good news for travelers 🏛️ TXlege Special Session, the remix PLUS: a sneak peek of Pride in Local Music® at 3TEN ACL Live with returning artists Julie Nolen & promqueen - BOTH with new music! #atx #PILM

Do y'all think a lesbian bar would do well in Austin? I just got back from Seattle, and the Wild Rose was PACKED. But they do close at 10 during the week.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) Intercity Trip to Seattle! 💼✈️ We spent two incredible (jam-packed) days learning from civic and business leaders, exploring Seattle’s economy, and building meaningful cross-market connections. 💼💸

idk who needs to hear this BUT refrigerated hot coffee is NOT cold brew 🥴

Hi good morning. Currently an hour into a 6AM flight and I just gotta say that Queer flight attendants are EVERYTHING. Thank you for your service! 🫶💅🏼🥂

This is one of my favorite events every year! #ATX folks, I hope to see you there! FREE to attend with RSVP ✨🌈 Enjoy great food, delicious drinks (both non-alchoholic & cocktails), and even better company! kmfa.org/artsmixer #austin

A key House subcommittee on Wednesday voted to subpoena the Justice Department for Epstein files, after a few Republicans broke with their party to join Democrats in backing the move.

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of celebrating the GAHCC at their Open House! ¡Felicidades on 25 incredible years of Hispanic Austin Leadership and your brand new office space! We’re proud to see our DECA partners doing amazing work and continuing to grow. 🌟 #atx #austin

Today on the Texas Capitol steps, Fiona Dawson, ALGBTCC Senior Director of Partnerships, joined coalition partners in a powerful stand for trans rights & public safety. All Texans deserve safety, dignity, and respect. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @equalitytexas.bsky.social #txlege

“This bathroom bill is so typical of what we see coming from the legislature when the heat is on them for their own misdeeds,” former state Sen. Wendy Davis said. “What they want is to divert our attention elsewhere.”

Looking for a relaxed way to network with Greater Austin’s LGBTQ+ business community? Join us this Thursday at Drinks Lounge! 🍻🎶 🗓️ July 24th from 5:30PM-7:00PM 🎟️ FREE to attend. Attendees are responsible for their own tabs. 🔗 bit.ly/3TU2mBY #atx #austintx #tx

lfg “But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.”

More updates just added including more Austin drop-off locations for supplies, a benefit show at the @longcenter.bsky.social, and more!

Our hearts are with all those impacted by the floods across Texas. We’ve compiled a list of trusted flood relief resources, donation links, and ways to support affected communities. 💔 Read, share, and help where you can: austinlgbtbiz.com/tx-floods-25 #atx #austin #texas #floodrelief #TexasStrong

The number of people killed in devastating Central Texas floods increased to 90 on Monday as emergency officials continued searching through snapped trees and wrecked homes for missing people, and clouds threatened to dump more rain across the region. www.texastribune.org/2025/07/07/t...

Damning: As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...

They want us to stay poor. TLDR: FICO to report Affirm/Klarna. Biggest BNPL users? Low & middle income folks, Black and Hispanic people, women, millennials & Gen Z, according to the Fed. Shoppers say it’s convenient, avoids credit cards/interest, or is the only way they can afford purchases.

Here's how you can help those impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country, along with safety tips for dealing with flood warnings and what to do when you encounter flood waters.

Texas officials appeared to be almost entirely issuing vital emergency alerts about the deadly Kerr County flooding via Facebook and Twitter/X. Utter malpractice to restrict these alerts to social media platforms that huge numbers of people don’t use anymore.

UPDATE: The official death toll jumped to 43 following the catastrophic floods that hit the Texas Hill Country as of Saturday evening, local officials announced during a news conference.

Pride Health Fair vendors — thank you for making this one of the most special #Drop-Ins yet. We heard over and over again how meaningful this experience was. And with #LGBTQ+ talent on stage, community on the lawn, and gorgeous Austin skies — it was truly a night to remember. 🌈🎶💫 #PRIDE #austin

All in-person meetings before 10am should include breakfast 😆

New: A Texas Politics Project poll found that 53% of Texas voters oppose a comprehensive ban on hemp-derived THC. Republican voters were divided on the issue, with 46% supporting a ban and 39% opposing it, according to the poll.

#Austin drag artists shared a unified message for politicians targeting the LGBTQ+ community: these efforts are divisive and endanger lives. @vyletteward.bsky.social challenges lawmakers to attend a drag show and "truly experience the fabulous atmosphere" before passing judgment. 👏🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #atx

🌈 We’re popping up at the #Pride Picnic this Saturday! 🧺 Swing by for music, activations and crafts, food, drinks, a book swap, information and resource booths including the ALGBTCC, and all the #queer joy you can handle 💖 🗓️ June 28 ⏰ 10AM–2PM 📍Pease Park More info 👉 bit.ly/4la91DS #atx #austin

NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Cuomo concedes New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani.

"What happened to BookWoman is a call for all of us to show up... Now’s the time to visit your favorite queer-owned business, buy a book, show some love, and send a clear message that hate doesn’t win.” - @coltonash.com #atx #austin www.statesman.com/story/news/l...

REMINDER: Support LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses year-round! This week, I spoke to the Statesman: "These kinds of incidents, whether motivated by hate or meant to intimidate, remind us why our work to support LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses is so critical. Hate has no home in Austin." #atx

New episode — get the latest in #Austin Business News. 🌈💼 On this week's pod: 🏙️ Finally, Old Statesman property moving forward 🏗️ What to expect with the new Convention Center 🤖 H-E-B robots hit the streets at Mueller + #ATX ranks among the top 3 US cities for LGBTQIA+ population. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #podcast

Breaking: Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a contentious state ban on THC products, keeping the Texas hemp industry alive while spiking a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

"Nationally, LGBTQ+ buying power exceeds $1.1 trillion — and here in the Austin metro area, LGBTQ+- owned businesses generate jobs, strengthen neighborhoods and contribute millions to our regional economy." 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💸 Support Greater #ATX's LGBTQ+ and allied businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory

Happy Juneteenth everyone! Juneteenth is both a celebration and a reminder that we must continue to fight for freedom for Americans and all people! ❤️🖤💚

In 30 days, LGBTQ+ youth will lose the life-saving suicide hotline—a program that’s supported over 1.3 million young people. When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time. But this is the party of “family values,” right?

No Kings. #atx

Dallas turned out with at least 10,000 marching for #NoKingsDay