At every adoption hearing in Travis County, a child chooses from an assortment of stuffed animals in the courtroom to commemorate their adoption day. One of the best parts of these hearings is seeing the child’s (or parents of babies) faces light up as they pick out the perfect stuffed animal to celebrate one of...Read More

In the upcoming months and years the most powerful tool we have is PUBLIC OPINION.  How do politicians know what we think?  Protests – and contact with our representatives. I hope you will take the time to read this article and organize your own protests – large and small.  Also, consider becoming a member of...Read More

Family Week is the largest annual gathering of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified families in the world. The 2017 fun-filled Week will include more opportunities than ever to build community and to get empowered on today’s issues. Family Equality Council and COLAGE will partner once again to create another amazing Week full of fun in the sun...Read More

JOIN US FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL CENTRAL TEXAS LGBT FAMILY POTLUCK ALL LGBT FAMILIES WELCOME! SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016 4:00-6:00 pm PEASE PARK 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin, 78703 BRING A DISH TO SHARE BYOB  (beer or baby bottle) Enjoy meeting other LGBT parents while the kids play on the playscape, run on the splash pad or bike/trike on the...Read More

Two Austin women were married Thursday morning on a state judge’s orders, igniting celebrations from supporters and condemnation from the state’s Republican leaders, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, who vowed to void the marriage. Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant, together almost 31 years, said their vows before Rabbi Kerry Baker while standing in front of...Read More