A journalist was reportedly arrested over the weekend after attempting to expose an all-ages drag show held at the Mission Events Center in Mission, Texas.
The Fiesta de Colores event will be held on Saturday and will be hosted by RGV Pride, South Texas Equality Project group. It was open to the public for $10 per person. One ad advertised that the event was free for children under 12, but another ad contradicted it. advertisement I mentioned that children under 10 years old can enter for free.
“All ages welcome,” one ad said. “Vendors, drug entertainers, music, etc.”
“RGV PRIDE is hosting Fiesta de Corres, a celebration of diversity featuring LGBTQIA+ families and allies. The event will be held at the Mission Events Center and will feature a variety of activities including music, dance, and more. is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to midnight.” “Did you know the following events will take place in October as part of LGBTQ+ History Month? 8th – International Lesbian Day 11th – National Coming Out Day 15th – National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 16th Day – International Pronoun Day 26th – Intersex Awareness Day Last week: Asexual Awareness Day Week.
“Four Mission officers arrested Taylor after he refused to leave.”
According to the RGV PRIDE homepage, geneva carthe “drag artists of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16” were scheduled to “grace our main stage.” A handshake event with Mr. Kerr was also held at the event.
sarah fieldsthe president of the Texas Freedom Coalition, reports in a post on X that her friend and fellow journalist Taylor Kramer was arrested by Mission Police Department officers after trying to expose an all-ages drag show. did.
Fields said Kramer purchased a ticket and received a wristband to attend the event. Once inside, he entered the main room, where a drag performance was taking place in the presence of at least one child, she noted.
Journalists' video evidence showed that Kramer attempted to film the show, but a man danced, clapped, and jumped in front of the camera, obstructing his view.
“The security guard told Mr. Taylor that he had to leave. Mr. Taylor explained that only the owner or acting manager of the property had the legal authority to trespass someone. (Correct),” Fields continued. “Four Mission officers arrested Taylor for refusing to leave. Two officers then spoke with Taylor outside in front of another officer who was about to be dispatched.” [transport] Ask him to make a reservation. They asked Taylor if he could be “cool” but wouldn't book me if he just walked out. ”
Kramer's approximately two-minute video recorded his interaction with local police officers. A man's voice can be heard asking police if it was the building owner who had asked them to leave the event.
“No, City of Mission,” the officer replied.
“Yes, the city of Mission owns this building and there is a drag show going on with kids right now,” Kramer said.
“Yes, I am,” the officer replied, nodding affirmatively.
Police denied Kramer's request to re-enter the event because attendees inside kept their doors closed.
“Well, let's talk outside,” the officer said to Kramer.
“No, I'm not doing anything outdoors, because all you want me to do is go outside the compound. Even if I'm not doing anything wrong. You don't have to,” Kramer said.
Mr. Kramer refused to leave without direction from the property manager.
“She doesn't want to come out,” another officer told Kramer.
“So, this is information that you have received from your authority. Can you say on camera that you are relaying that information to me as a lieutenant from the acting manager of this facility?” Kramer responded.
The police officer asked the journalist to put down his cell phone as he reached to pick it up. The officers told Mr. Kramer that he was under arrest.
“What? What for?” Kramer asked.
The officer responded, “I was told to leave.”
The video then jumped to the men continuing their conversation outside. One officer can be heard telling Kramer, “This is a free country, right?”
“No, it's not,” the journalist replied. “I got arrested just for being here. Yes, no, this is not a free country. You guys have proven it. You guys have proven it once and for all.”
Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed it into law last year. Senate Bill 12prohibits the performance of sexual orientation in front of children. However, the law remains tied up in the court system and is currently unenforced after the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas challenged the bill.
The City of Mission, Mission Police Department and STEP did not respond to requests for comment.
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