Amid anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a North Texas college town hosts its third annual trans pride event

Bowie Brae, right, dances while rehearsing a song Oct. 4, 2023, in Denton. Brae is lead singer of the band Nip Slip, which will headline Denton’s third annual Trans Pride Fest. (Credit: Matt Iaia for The Texas Tribune)

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DENTON — Bowie Brae discovered his singing voice at his North Texas church when he was 14 years old. He trained belting out worship songs like “Good Good Father” and Hillsong’s “Oceans.”