Texas Supreme Court puts questioning over transgender mailers on hold

The Texas Supreme Court has paused proceedings in a case involving mysterious mailers about transgender resources that were addressed to "students" of the households they were sent to.

Texas transgender mailer court case put on hold
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The Texas Supreme Court has put a stay on a case involving transgender information mailers sent out by an unknown entity, meaning we won't find out who sent them until after the 2026 midterms. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Texas judge orders depositions in transgender mailers case
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A Travis County judge has ordered two companies to answer questions as the Transgender Education Network of Texas works to identify who sent millions of controversial mailers and text messages using the organization’s name and materials.

Fight to identify mailers of Texas transgender informational pamphlets taken to court

A Travis County judge has ruled that attorneys for the Transgender Education Network can question the people behind the mystery mailers that have created a lot of anger and confusion in Texas just days before the midterm elections.

Pamphlets about trans resources mailed to NTX children
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Prior to early voting beginning in North Texas, pamphlets of unknown origin containing information on transgender resources were mailed to Texas homes, and were addressed to children. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more local reaction.

Political mailers on transgender resources addressed to North Texas children raise questions, concerns

Political mailers about transgender resources addressed to children in local households are raising eyebrows across North Texas, and an investigation into their origin has raised more questions than answers.

DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons

The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.

Southlake Pride festival denied permit by city leaders
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Southlake City Council did not give a local Pride festival a permit necessary to hold the event, despite allowing the gathering last year. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Southlake City Council denies permit for Pride event at local church

A Pride festival in Southlake scheduled for October was denied a permit by city leaders, and organizers are asking for an explanation why.

Sophie Cunningham talks with Cheryl Reeve after comments on trans athletes

Cheryl Reeve and Sophie Cunningham had a mid-court chat on Sunday before the Minnesota Lynx took on the Indiana Fever, one day after Reeve had some strong words for Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes.

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics

The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics. 

Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States. 

Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K

A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.

Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month

As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.

Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows

While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.