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6 days ago
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‘Seen, celebrated and supported': Travis County raises Pride Flag at 5th annual ceremony
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tuesday, Travis County Judge Andy Brown hosted the Fifth Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at the Travis County Administrative Building. Participants raised the 'Progress Pride Flag' at the ceremony, a press release stated. The Progress Pride Flag featured a chevron of white, pink, light blue, brown and black to symbolize transgender rights, people of color and those living with or lost to HIV/AIDS, said the release. This was the fifth year the Pride Flag flew over Travis County. In 2021, the commissioners court voted for the first time ever to 'approve flying the flag over the Travis County Administration Building,' said the release. According to the release, this was part of a resolution that adopted 'comprehensive policies that prohibit contractors from discriminating against race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression or veteran status.' Brown spoke on the importance of the flag's flight over Travis County. 'Now more than ever, we need to reaffirm our commitment to the LGBTQIA community,' Brown expressed. 'In raising the Progress Pride Flag, which is still legal in Texas, Travis County acknowledges the trailblazers, activists, friends and family who paved the way for inclusion and equality throughout history,' Brown added. Pride Month is observed in June. It is a 'time to honor the resilience and contributions of our LGBTQIA community members,' said Brown. Brown said raising the Pride Flag is a powerful reminder that every person is 'seen, celebrated and supported.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Boyband star undergoes chemo after being diagnosed with rare health condition
Lawson star Andy Brown, known for songs such as When She Was Mine, is in hospital and undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder over 10 years ago Lawson star Andy Brown is undergoing chemotherapy after a 10 year battle with a rare health condition. The singer says he has a rare blood disorder and needs a stem cell transplant. Andy was a part of hit band Lawson alongside his bandmates Ryan Fletcher, Joel Peat and Adam Pitts and the group had several top 10s. Andy is now a successful photographer and also a dad to two young children. Taking to social media to post an update of him in hospital, he wrote: "Day 4 of chemo done. It's stepped up big time the last couple of days, not feeling the best at the moment, but there's just no way round it. "Three more days to go, then the new stem cells go in next Tuesday! Staying positive as much as I can, but I won't pretend it's easy. I've spent years being so mindful of what I put into my body, ten years sober, clean eating, all of it. So feeling what this chemo is doing hits hard. But I know it's part of the fight. It's about accepting it, getting through it, and coming back stronger." Andy also revealed he would be undergoing a transplant next week and described it as a "second chance at life". "Anyway, next week is when the real battle begins. That's when the transplant happens, and my body starts the process of rebuilding from scratch. It's a second chance at life, and not everyone gets that opportunity," he added. "Stem cell donors are hard to find. You could literally be the match that saves a little girl's life, a dad's life, someone's world. If you're healthy and able, please consider signing up to the register. It takes minutes, but it can change everything for someone like me. This is just another chapter. Nothing is gonna stop me #StemCellTransplant #ChemoJourney." The band took their name from David Lawson, a consultant neurosurgeon who he credits with saving his life. Andy was operated on in a gruelling 17 hour surgery back in 2007 to have a non-cancerous brain tumour removed. "If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I've had a few health scares in my life," he said, "I don't take any of my second chances for granted. The road ahead won't be easy, recovery is going to take time, and I'm sure there'll be tough moments, but I'm staying as positive as I can. I'm beyond grateful to have this opportunity and a real shot at a full recovery."
Metro
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Lawson frontman Andy Brown undergoing chemotherapy after rare health diagnosis
Andy Brown from the boy band Lawson has revealed his health diagnosis for the first time which puts him at risk of leukaemia. The lead vocalist for the band, 38, shared an image from his hospital bed as he shared that he has been privately dealing with a rare blood disorder for the past decade. 'For the past 10 years, I've been living with a rare blood disorder. Up to now, it hadn't massively affected my day-to-day life, apart from frequent blood tests and the occasional infection, but as things stand, if it's not treated, I have a very high chance of developing leukaemia. 'I've been under close supervision at King's College Hospital in London, which has one of the country's leading haematology departments. And after a lot of discussions, we've come to the decision that the best way to prevent leukaemia is for me to have a stem cell transplant. He then revealed that he has found a donor – a person who he has never met. 'I have a 100% matching donor. I find it so overwhelming that a total stranger, someone I've never met, is willing to give up their cells and blood to save my life. That's just incredible. With everything awful going on in the world, it's easy to lose faith in people, but then you see things like this, people willing to do something so selfless, and it restores your hope.' He then explained that he was hoping sharing his story would encourage others to learn about stem cell donation and sign the register. He added that he would update fans on his journey and share his story as he hopes to make a full recovery. We've teamed up with SXSW London to give away two pairs of Music Festival Wristbands valid for 2-7 June 2025. Headliners include Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, Brit Award-winning artist Mabel, Crystal Castles's Alice Glass, and East London-based R&B artist NAO, plus emerging talent set to perform at showcase acts around Shoreditch. Click here to find out more about SXSW London's incredible events and how to enter to be in with a chance to win, or simply enter your details using the form below. *T&Cs apply. You have until midnight on Sunday 25th May 2025 to enter. Good luck! * Open to legal residents of Great Britain (excluding Northern Ireland) aged 18 or over. Promotion opens at 06:01 BST on 13 May 2025 and closes at 23:59 BST on 25 May 2025. The promotion is free to enter; however internet access is required. Entrant must visit and when prompted by the form, submit their name, email, telephone number, date of birth and postcode. Acceptance of the terms and conditions (by ticking the relevant checkbox) is necessary to enter the promotion. 1 entry per person. 1 prize available per person. There will be two (2) winners. Each winner will win two (2) Full Week (6 days) Music Festival Wristbands (each such wristband worth £99) granting secondary access to Official SXSW London Music Festival showcases valid from 2 until 7 June 2025. Proof of age and photographic ID is required for entry (18+). The prize, including entry and attendance at SXSW, is subject to and governed by the SXSW's full ticket terms and conditions here. Full T&Cs apply, see here. 'Day 4 of chemo done,' he said at the beginning of a recent post about his treatment plan as he shared an update. 'It's stepped up big time the last couple of days, not feeling the best at the moment, but there's just no way around it. Three more days to go, then the new stem cells go in next Tuesday!' He added that although he was being upbeat, the chemotherapy had been gruelling. 'Staying positive as much as I can, but I won't pretend it's easy. I've spent years being so mindful of what I put into my body, ten years sober, clean eating, all of it. 'So feeling what this chemo is doing hits hard. But I know it's part of the fight. It's about accepting it, getting through it, and coming back stronger.' 'Anyway, next week is when the real battle begins. That's when the transplant happens, and my body starts the process of rebuilding from scratch. It's a second chance at life, and not everyone gets that opportunity. 'Stem cell donors are hard to find. You could literally be the match that saves a little girl's life, a dad's life, someone's world. If you're healthy and able, please consider signing up to the register. It takes minutes, but it can change everything for someone like me. 'This is just another chapter. Nothing is gonna stop me #StemCellTransplant#ChemoJourney' This comes just a week after he announced to fans that he had been living with a rare blood disorder for 10 years. Andy has previously battled other health issues, and 18 years ago he had a brain tumour removed. When the band was actually originally called The Groves but opted to be renamed Lawson after David Lawson, a consultant neurosurgeon at The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Liverpool, who operated on Andy. The singer credited the doctor with saving his life in 2007 after a gruelling 17-hour-long operation to remove an acoustic neuroma, a non-cancerous brain tumour that was growing on the nerve of his inner ear. Lawson hasn't released an album since 2021, and Andy appears to have found focus in his new photography career. The singer was supported by various fans and friends in the music industry. More Trending Zoe Ball commented: 'sending love 🧡.' Laura Whitmore added: 'Think of you Andy. You've got this! ❤️' Max George commended: 'You got this mate 💪❤️' If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can offer support and information. You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: S Club icon reveals new life in Costa Rica after quitting band MORE: Joe Biden's 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis: Type, treatments and prognosis MORE: I'm a prostate cancer specialist — don't ignore these 7 warning signs
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Boyband star shares major health update from his hospital bed as he reveals he is undergoing chemotherapy
Boyband star Andy Brown has revealed he is undergoing chemotherapy as he shared a picture from his hospital bed. The Lawson frontman, 38, told fans in a candid Instagram post that he needs a stem cell transplant after living with a rare blood disorder for a decade. Andy said there is a 'very high' chance he could develop leukaemia - a type of blood cancer - if he does not receive the transplant. In a post shared last week, Andy revealed that he has successfully found a donor and has been undergoing chemotherapy ahead of the transplant. Sharing a black and white snap from his hospital bed, Andy wrote: 'Day 4 of chemo done ✅ It's stepped up big time the last couple of days, not feeling the best at the moment, but there's just no way round it. Three more days to go, then the new stem cells go in next Tuesday! 'Staying positive as much as I can, but I won't pretend it's easy. I've spent years being so mindful of what I put into my body, ten years sober, clean eating, all of it. So feeling what this chemo is doing hits hard. But I know it's part of the fight. It's about accepting it, getting through it, and coming back stronger. 'Also… can we talk about hospital food? The food here is challenging, to say the least. Hospitals are meant to heal us, but what they're serving up feels like the opposite, there's zero nutritional value in this food. 'I know the NHS is under massive pressure, and this isn't on the amazing staff looking after us. But food is fuel, and it matters. When I'm through this, I'm going to try and do something about it. Maybe I can get @jamieoliver on board!' He added: 'Anyway, next week is when the real battle begins. That's when the transplant happens, and my body starts the process of rebuilding from scratch. It's a second chance at life, and not everyone gets that opportunity. 'Stem cell donors are hard to find. You could literally be the match that saves a little girl's life, a dad's life, someone's world. 'If you're healthy and able, please consider signing up to the register. It takes minutes, but it can change everything for someone like me. This is just another chapter. Nothing is gonna stop me.' Announcing his 10-year long health battle earlier this month, the father-of-two said: 'Morning! I just wanted to jump on here and give you a little update on what's been going on with me lately. I've always found it hard sharing personal info on instagram, but this feels like a big one, and if it helps even one person, then it's worth it! 'For the past 10 years, I've been living with a rare blood disorder. Up to now, it hadn't massively affected my day to day life, apart from frequent blood tests and the occasional infection, but as things stand, if it's not treated, I have a very high chance of developing Leukemia. 'I've been under close supervision at King's College Hospital in London, which has one of the country's leading hematology departments. And after a lot of discussions, we've come to the decision that the best way to prevent leukemia is for me to have a stem cell transplant.' The Lawson frontman, 38, told fans in a candid Instagram post that he needs a stem cell transplant after living with a rare blood disorder for a decade He continued: 'I have a 100% matching donor. I find it so overwhelming that a total stranger, someone I've never met, is willing to give up their cells and blood to save my life. That's just incredible. With everything awful going on in the world, it's easy to lose faith in people, but then you see things like this, people willing to do something so selfless, and it restores your hope. 'Not everyone is lucky enough to find a match though. That's why I really want to spread awareness about stem cell donation. If more people sign up to the donor register, more lives can be saved, literally. Please check out @anthonynolancharity for the amazing work they do. 'If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I've had a few health scares in my life. I don't take any of my second chances for granted. The road ahead won't be easy, recovery is going to take time, and I'm sure there'll be tough moments, but I'm staying as positive as I can. I'm beyond grateful to have this opportunity and a real shot at a full recovery. 'I'll keep you all updated as I go through this, and if you're interested in the process or have been affected by something similar, please feel free to message me or comment below. Have an amazing week, Andy x.' Andy revealed he named Lawson after David Lawson, consultant neurosurgeon at The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Liverpool, because: 'Without him, I wouldn't be here.' Six years ago, Andy was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma – a non-cancerous brain tumour which grows on the nerve in the inner ear. He underwent 17 hours of surgery to have the growth, the size of a ping-pong ball, removed. The operation left him temporarily paralysed. But he has since made a full recovery, bar some hearing loss, and his band has gone on to achieve three top ten singles. The first sign that something was wrong came when Andy suddenly lost his hearing in his right ear. 'I was on the phone to a friend, and it was as if someone stuck their finger in my ear,' he says. 'It went back to normal but the same thing happened the next day. 'I was on the phone and, bang, my hearing went and it never came back.' Other symptoms followed including dizziness, loss of balance and constant nausea. Andy's mother Bernice, an NHS nurse, insisted he was sent to a specialist. The ear, nose and throat specialist sent Andy for an MRI scan which revealed the tumour on his acoustic nerve. One person in 100,000 will be diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma each year. Symptoms include hearing loss, dizziness and tinnitus and patients are most commonly diagnosed in their 40s or 50s.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Boyband star reveals he's undergoing chemotherapy after rare health diagnosis as he shares hospital snap
BOYBAND star Andy Brown has shared a picture from his hospital bed while undergoing chemotherapy. The Lawson singer has told fans he has been living with a rare blood disorder for the last 10 years and needs a stem cell transplant. 5 Andy Brown has given a brave thumbs up from his hospital bed Credit: Instagram 5 The singer has a rare blood condition and needs a stem cell transplant Credit: Getty If he doesn't have the transplant, Andy - who previously had a brain tumour removed - says there is "a very high chance" he could develop leukaemia. Thankfully, the star has found a stem cell match and has beem undergoing a course of chemotherapy ahead of his transplant. Andy shared the news of his current health battle on Instagram alongside a black and white snap of himself in hospital. The dad-of-two is wearing a dressing gown in the picture and is giving a brave thumbs up to the camera, despite admitting he is struggling with the gruelling treatment. Andy wrote on Instagram: "Day 4 of chemo done ✅ "It's stepped up big time the last couple of days, not feeling the best at the moment, but there's just no way round it. Three more days to go, then the new stem cells go in next Tuesday! "Staying positive as much as I can, but I won't pretend it's easy. "I've spent years being so mindful of what I put into my body, ten years sober, clean eating, all of it. "So feeling what this chemo is doing hits hard. But I know it's part of the fight. It's about accepting it, getting through it, and coming back stronger." Andy was the lead vocalist of pop/ rock band Lawson, who achieved mainstream fame in 2012 with their debut album Chapman Square. DW Session - Lawson - Driving Home For Christmas The group - also made up of Ryan Fletcher, Joel Peat and Adam Pitts -achieved five top 10 hits in the UK charts. The band was named after David Lawson, a consultant neurosurgeon at The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Liverpool. Andy credits Mr Lawson for saving his life in 2007 following 17 hours of brain surgery to remove acoustic neuroma – a non-cancerous brain tumour which grows on the nerve in the inner ear. These days, Andy has turned his back on showbiz and works as a successful photographer. He opened up about his blood disorder to fans in an emotive Instagram post last week. Despite usually being private, Andy said he wanted to speak about his condition in case it helped just one person. "For the past 10 years, I've been living with a rare blood disorder," Andy said. 'Up to now, it hadn't massively affected my day to day life, apart from frequent blood tests and the occasional infection, but as things stand, if it's not treated, I have a very high chance of developing Leukaemia." Andy went on to explain how, after "lots of discussions" with haematology experts at King's College Hospital in London, a stem cell transplant was decided as the best course of action. He continued: "I have a 100% matching donor. "I find it so overwhelming that a total stranger, someone I've never met, is willing to give up their cells and blood to save my life. That's just incredible. "With everything awful going on in the world, it's easy to lose faith in people, but then you see things like this, people willing to do something so selfless, and it restores your hope. "Not everyone is lucky enough to find a match though. That's why I really want to spread awareness about stem cell donation. If more people sign up to the donor register, more lives can be saved." Referring to his brain operation, Andy added: "If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I've had a few health scares in my life. "I don't take any of my second chances for granted. "The road ahead won't be easy, recovery is going to take time, and I'm sure there'll be tough moments, but I'm staying as positive as I can. I'm beyond grateful to have this opportunity and a real shot at a full recovery." 5 Andy previously had a non cancerous brain tumour removed Credit: Getty 5 He is happily married and has two children Credit: Instagram/andybrownofficial
