What's Happening This Week, June 19-25: Juneteenth, heat wave, Pride parades
FOX 26 virtual correspondent Riva Houston delivers the stories to watch this week.
Pride: Houston's Dessert Gallery celebrating 28 years as the 'gayest and greatest'
Founder Sara Brook's passion for baking and her dedication to making a positive impact have made Dessert Gallery a beloved bakery in Houston and friend of the LBGTQ community.
PRIDE: Dessert Gallery bakery owner Sara Brook shares how she became involved in LGBTQ community
Founder Sara Brook's passion for baking and her dedication to making a positive impact has made Dessert Gallery a beloved bakery in Houston and a friend of the LGBTQ community. After losing a friend to AIDS years ago, Brook processed her grief by doing everything she could to be an ally to the community.
Pride: House Republicans try to fight White House over pride flag
There appears to be a symbolic battle brewing between House Republicans and the Biden Administration. It stems from accusations the White House violated the U.S. flag code while hosting a Pride event.
House Republicans upset over White House flag presentation
There appears to be a symbolic battle brewing between House Republicans and the Biden Administration. It stems from accusations the White House violated the U.S. flag code while hosting a Pride event.
GLAAD declared Twitter as most dangerous platform for LGBTQ community
GLAAD, an organization advocating for the rights and representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals, has declared Twitter as "the most dangerous platform for LGBTQ people."
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
6 out of 10 Texas cities named among least LGBTQ+ friendly: study
Texas has some work to do after a recent study showed six cities were named among the least LGBTQ+ friendly.
2023 Pride Parade: Houston Rockets hold designing contests for float
Looking to show off your artistic skills and love for the Houston Rockets during the 2023 Pride Parade? Have we got the contest for you!
North Carolina GOP votes to censures Sen. Tillis for supporting LGBTQ+ rights
Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state’s senior U.S. senator, for supporting policies they said violate key tenets of the GOP platform.
3 arrested after protest outside Glendale school board meeting over student pronouns turns violent
Punches were thrown outside a Glendale school board meeting as protests were held over the students' right to choose their pronouns.
Pride becomes minefield for big US companies, but many continue their support
Dozens of big companies are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise. But this year, the rainbow has lost some shine.
Trash Panda Drinking Club to bring Stonewall Inn to Houston for one night pop-up
A northside Houston bar is bringing Stonewall Inn for a pop-up on June 6, which is known as the birthplace of the gay rights movement in America.
Pride: Historical Stonewall Inn coming to Houston for one night only
This Pride Month, a Houston bar is bringing one of the most historical LGBTQ establishments to Houston for one night only. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports from the 'Trash Panda Drinking Club.'
#PrideMonth: Things to do, places to visit in Houston for pride events
Happy Pride Month! Here are a few places you can visit for deals and pride-themed events around the Houston area.
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
Pride Month 2023: Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown showcases LGBTQIA+ films
The films will include titles such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Everything Everywhere All At Once, She’s The Man, Set It Off, Jennifer’s Body, and more. Rooftop Cinema Club will also donate to Lambda Legal for each ticket sold.
FOX Faceoff: Target pulling down LGBTQ+ merchandise, 'Gay people have families'
Some LGBTQ+ merchandise sold at Target is being pulled from the shelves and the retailer has not specified exactly which items it is removing, but some products have created intense backlash in stores and on social media. Some angry customers have confronted workers and tipped over displays. Quanell X and Charles Adams explore the controversy.
Pivotal House vote moves Texas closer to banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would ban doctors from providing transition-related care to children. This is the furthest point the measure has reached in the Legislature.
Pride Houston 2023: Parade date announced, Pride Market this year instead of festival
Pride Houston is preparing for its parade in June but announced it will not be having a festival this year, but a Pride Market instead.