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January 9, 2013
Rosie O'Donnell and wife are the parents of a newborn daughter named Dakota

Child is the fifth for O'Donnell, the first for Michelle Rounds

After a 2012 that had them both dealing with serious health issues, Rosie O'Donnell and wife Michelle Rounds have started 2013 with some good news: a newborn baby.

The couple announced via Twitter on Wednesday (9 January) that they are parents: 'we r thrilled to announce the arrival of r daughter Dakota – #withloveandthanks – AMEN.'

Dakota was born last Saturday (5 January) weighing in at 5 pounds, 5 ounces. O'Donnell's spokesperson says 'Moms and baby are happy and healthy.'

January 7, 2013
Matt Dallas comes out, announces engagement

Actor is best known for playing title role in ABC Family series Kyle XY

Matt Dallas, best known for his years as the star of the ABC Family series Kyle XY, has announced his engagement to a man on Twitter.

Dallas, 30, had never before publicly confirmed that he is gay.

The actor told his more than 40,000 Twitter followers: 'Starting off the year with a new fiancé, @bluehamilton. A great way to kick off 2013!'

The fiance is Los Angeles-based musician Brandon Blue Hamilton (professionally known as Blue) whose Twitter handle is actually @BlueJamesMusic.

September 28, 2012
Despite Texas state law banning it, Austin City Council unanimously endorses gay marriage

Councilmember Sheryl Cole: 'We have learned is that simple, symbolic acts matter'

Despite a Texas constitution that only recognizes marriages between one man and one woman, the Austin City Council on Thursday (27 September) unanimously voted to formally endorse gay marriage.

'One thing we have learned is that simple, symbolic acts matter,' Councilwoman Sheryl Cole said at a press conference after the vote.

September 27, 2012
Austin poised to become first Texas city to support gay marriage

City Council will vote on resolution this week

Austin, already known as the most progressive city in Texas, could become the first city in the state to officially support gay marriage.

The City Council on Thursday (27 September) will vote on a formal resolution which comes after a petition in support of the resolution posted by Equality Texas was signed by 1,700 people.

Equality Texas says in a statement that the council resolution 'recognizes that marriage is a powerful and important affirmation of love and commitment and a source of social support and recognition.'

April 27, 2012
Gay Jesus caught on film

Corpus Christi: Playing With Redemption is a documentary about the play where Jesus is gay

A film which shows Jesus and his apostles as gay men living in Texas in the 1950s is set to come to San Francisco.

The Californian city, once thought of as the center of the gay world, will have the first chance to see the documentary movie which is based on the play Corpus Christi: Playing With Redemption.

The film of Corpus Christi follows the cast of the play by Terrence McNally over the course of five years, documenting the production and the public's response.

February 26, 2012
Texas judge refuses to perform marriages

Dallas County Judge Tonya Parker will only perform marriages when gay couples can marry

Dallas County Judge Tonya Parker has promised to only perform marriages when gay couples can marry.

As reported by Dallas Voice, the first gay person elected as judge in Dallas County, made this declaration at a  Stonewall Democrats meeting.

Parker explained when asked she points couples to other judges and describes her reasoning.