Austin, Texas has one of the most prominent and active LGBT populations in the United States. Austin was acclaimed by The Advocate in 2012 as part of its Gayest Cities in America, and was recognized by Travel and Leisure as one of Americas Best Cities for Gay Travel.

Is Irving LGBT friendly?

Irving officials say they are disappointed with a recent nationwide survey that put the city in a tie for least LGBT-friendly in Texas. The city received a score of 6 out of a possible 100 points on the Human Rights Campaigns Municipal Equality Index for a second year in a row.

Is Lubbock Texas LGBT friendly?

Lubbock, Texas In February, a federal judge ruled that the states ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional. Currently, the state is appealing the ruling. Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General and Governor-Elect, has represented the states position in the case.

Is it safe to swim in Miami?

The coast is clear. Water samples from the beaches, collected on July 17, showed heightened levels of enterococci bacteria, which lives in the intestines of humans and warm-blooded animals.