New Braunfels Pride Plans to Relocate After Online Controversy, State Representative’s Warning

New Braunfels Pride Fest changes venues after complaints by state representative

The annual Riverside Pride Festival has changed venues after Republican State Representative Carrie Isaac complained to the Comal County Fair and Rodeo Executive Board.

New Braunfels Pride plans to relocate after online controversy, state representative’s warning

One Pride celebration is changing venues this weekend after an online controversy caught the eye of a state representative. The Riverside Pride Festival will now take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Faith UCC Church in New Braunfels. While organizers told KSAT the last three festivals happened at the Comal County Fairgrounds, they said out of “an abundance of caution,” moving locations this year would be safer for all attending. Concern surfaced …

Organizers Move Saturday's NBTX Riverside Pride Festival to 'Safe and Welcoming' Location

Faith United Church of Christ (UCC) will host NBTX Riverside Pride Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday after Comal County Fair’s board of directors sent a letter telling them to find another place. The group was ready to set up at the fairgrounds for a fourth year, but Tuesday received a letter from the Comal County Fair’s board of directors informing them their LGBTQ+ values didn’t align with community values. The board caved to public pre…