Travel: Intriguing San Antonio

Mark Twain recognized San Antonio's distinctiveness over a century ago when he named it one of only four unique cities in the United States, along with San Francisco, New Orleans, and Boston. Only after San Antonio hosted the 1968 World's Fair, held in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of its founding, did people start taking notice. Read more at PassportMagazine.com.

Texas news station asks: “Will the acceptance of homosexuality in this society be the downfall of America?”

This bizarre question was posed by two KETK-NBC news anchors in reaction to a larger story about how President Obama has appointed a "record number of gays" to his administration, more than any president in history.

The Courage Campaign asks you to watch this video and then sign their petition to NBC Universal executives Jeff Zucker and Steve Burke asking them to end NBC's affiliate relationship with KETK immediately.

Log Cabin Republicans slam Texas GOP platform language

Calling the anti-gay portions of the Texas Republican party platform document "extremist," the Dallas chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans this week called on Texas Republicans to repudiate the language.

"It is time for Republican office holders to stop pointing fingers while claiming to have 'never read the state platform' and clearly state their agreement or disagreement with such foolish language," the group said.

HRC congratulates Annise Parker, the new - and openly gay - Mayor of Houston

"Another milestone in the quest for LGBT equality was reached last night with the historic election of Annise Parker as Mayor of Houston. Annise is an incredibly qualified and gifted public servant, who focused her campaign on public safety, the economy and the future of Houston. She stood up to last minute anti-gay attacks with grace, courage and determination which carried the day. Houston, America’s fourth largest city, sent a positive message to the nation, that it chose the best person for the job based on her experience and qualifications, while at the same time breaking another glass ceiling. We congratulate Annise on her stunning victory, and we congratulate the Victory Fund for their tireless and successful work on her behalf." - Joe Solmonese, President HRC

Texas officials apologize for raid of gay bar

A raid on a Fort Worth gay bar by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission that left one man seriously injured was done in violation of several of the agency's policies, according to TABC Administrator Alan Steen. "I don't think you have to dig very deep to figure out that TABC has violated some of their policies," Steen said. "We know that, and I apologize for that."

Meanwhile, the city is requesting that federal prosecutors take on additional oversight responsibilities for the investigation of what transpired at the Rainbow Lounge.