OutSmart Magazine

Two New Bills Coming Up In the Texas Legislature Threaten LGBTQ Rights

SB 15 and SB 17 would permit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Houston Public Library’s Drag Queen Storytime is Ending for Now

Organizers step down and halt the program for safety.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Voices Support for the Equality Act

Law to protect LGBTQ Americans should reach House floor this summer.

Relationships in the Shadows

Core Dance explores loss in 'As the Shadows Grow Longer' at the MATCH on March 14-16.

Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: March 14-17, 2019

Your weekly roundup of LGBTQ happenings.

WEDDINGS: A Hill-Country Romance

Nickie Gullahorn and Sarah Weissinger were married under an arbor of century-old live oak trees.

News

March 16, 2019

Houston Library Bans Drag Queen Storytime Reader with Criminal Record

Mala-Niña, who participated in the program in September, was once convicted of sexually assaulting a child.
March 15, 2019

United Methodist Church Investigating Voting Irregularities at Summit That Bolstered LGBT Bans

Church organizers and an independent auditor are looking into the credentialing process for the more than 800 Methodist delegates who voted at the conference.
March 14, 2019

Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: March 14-17, 2019

Your weekly roundup of LGBTQ happenings.
March 12, 2019

A Fight Over Paid Sick Leave is Turning into a Fight Over LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Ordinances

Many LGBTQ advocates fear Texans could be exposed to some discriminatory employment practices.
March 11, 2019

DNC Passes Over Houston for 2020 Convention, Picking Milwaukee

Democratic National Chairman Tom Perez selected Milwaukee as his party's 2020 convention site.
March 7, 2019

Diana 66: The Route to Fun and Antics on March 23

Tickets are on sale now for one of Houston’s most comedic black-tie events.

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Features

Featured

Lourdes Zavaleta March 19, 2019

The Houston Public Library’s Drag Queen Storytime is Ending for Now

Organizers step down and halt the program for safety.
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Featured

Steven Foster March 18, 2019

Two New Bills Coming Up In the Texas Legislature Threaten LGBTQ Rights

SB 15 and SB 17 would permit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Featured

Lourdes Zavaleta March 16, 2019

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Voices Support for the Equality Act

Law to protect LGBTQ Americans should reach House floor this summer.
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Featured

Henry Thiel March 15, 2019

WEDDINGS: A Hill-Country Romance

Nickie Gullahorn and Sarah Weissinger were married under an arbor of century-old live oak trees.
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Featured

Lourdes Zavaleta March 14, 2019

Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: March 14-17, 2019

Your weekly roundup of LGBTQ happenings.
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Arts & Entertainment

Neil Ellis Orts March 11, 2019

Relationships in the Shadows

Core Dance explores loss in 'As the Shadows Grow Longer' at the MATCH on March 14-16.
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Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

Lourdes Zavaleta March 13, 2019

Maroon 5 Band Member Just Released an LGBTQ Short Film

Jesse Carmichael captures the issues queer folks face.
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Arts & Entertainment

Neil Ellis Orts March 11, 2019

Relationships in the Shadows

Core Dance explores loss in 'As the Shadows Grow Longer' at the MATCH on March 14-16.
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Arts & Entertainment

Gregg Shapiro March 8, 2019

Queers for Your Ears

John Grant, Troye Sivan, Calum Scott, Morgxn, Corey TuT, Logan Lynn, and more.
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Arts & Entertainment

Don Maines March 5, 2019

The Gayest Show On Earth?

Varla Jean Merman brings Under A Big Top to MATCH on March 9.
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Arts & Entertainment

Terri Schlichenmeyer March 4, 2019

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Growing Up Queer’

Many youth know early in their lives that they are not heteronormal.
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Arts & Entertainment

Lourdes Zavaleta March 4, 2019

Going $outh with Houston Native Dorian Electra

Gender-fluid pop star headlines a queer spring-break party at Pearl Bar on March 8.
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Arts & Entertainment

Don Maines March 1, 2019

Too Bootylicious for You, Babe

Catastrophic serves up the sweet and sassy Bootycandy at MATCH through March 10.
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Arts & Entertainment

Lourdes Zavaleta February 26, 2019

Kacey Musgraves’ Rodeo Houston Performance Was ‘For the Gays’

Singer recognizes queer fans, performs Selena tribute.
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Photos

March 6, 2019

Scenes from the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s Lunar New Year Spring Mixer

March 5, 2019

Scenes from the Escapist Initiation Ceremony at John Palmer Art on Jan. 27

March 5, 2019

Scenes from the Outreach United KickOff Party on Jan. 27

March 1, 2019

Scenes from OUT at TUTS Featuring “Mamma Mia!” on Feb. 20

January 25, 2019

Scenes from the 2019 Houston Women March On

January 16, 2019

Scenes from Rainbow on Ice at Discovery Green on Jan. 11

December 27, 2018

Scenes from OutSmart’s 2018 Holiday Party at the Alley Theatre on Dec. 11

December 5, 2018

Scenes from Ray Hill’s Memorial Service at Houston City Hall

November 13, 2018

Scenes from the Houston Grand Opera’s Overture with Drag Queen Storytime

November 7, 2018

Scenes from Tuesday’s Election Night Watch Parties in Houston

Columns

Columns

Susan Bankston March 8, 2019

Taylor, Made

What goes around comes around.
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Columns

Monica Roberts March 7, 2019

To Austin and Back (and Back and Back)

Reflecting on 20 years of lobbying.
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Columns

Grace S. Yung March 7, 2019

How to Get Out—and Stay Out—of Debt

Early loan repayment is one of many winning strategies.
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Columns

Lilly Roddy March 1, 2019

March 2019 Horoscope: That’s a Wrap, People!

With Mercury retrograde, it’s time to finish up those projects…
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Columns

Susan Bankston February 9, 2019

Sizing Up Your Opponent

A litmus test to keep ’em honest.
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Columns

Monica Roberts February 7, 2019

Black Trans People Are Making Black History

It’s time to give credit where credit is due.
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Out For Change

Front Page News

Ryan Leach March 4, 2019

#BanTheBible Tries to Spread Irrational Fear

Democratic lawmakers shut down the lie and vow to continue fighting for the protections of LGBTQ Texans.
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November 30, 2018

Charles Spain Shatters Another ‘Rainbow Ceiling’
November 29, 2018

Blue Wave Transforms Harris Courts

Wedding Guide

Featured

Henry Thiel March 15, 2019

WEDDINGS: A Hill-Country Romance

Nickie Gullahorn and Sarah Weissinger were married under an arbor of century-old live oak trees.
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February 14, 2019

WEDDINGS: Puppy Love
January 9, 2019

WEDDINGS: Allison Zaragoza and Stephanie Herrera Met as Brand-New Students at UH

Food & Drink

Food + Drink

Lourdes Zavaleta October 8, 2018

Gayest & Greatest 2018: Dining Out

Taqueria Adrian serves up authentic Mexican, with a side of motherly love, to Montrose bar patrons.
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October 4, 2018

Gayest & Greatest 2018: Weddings
October 3, 2018

Gayest & Greatest 2018: Drinks and Spirits

Health and Wellness

Featured

Kim Hogstrom March 5, 2019

Get Your Rear in Gear

It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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February 22, 2019

Thirty Years of Walking
February 10, 2019

A Conversation with Todd O’Neal