For 31 years, FLAS—founded by Elia Chino—has supported Houston’s LGBTQ Latino community with free, bilingual services, from HIV testing and…
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FLAS’s parade presence and ambassador program frame two powerful volunteer journeys. Rita Cordero found sobriety and stability; Juan Perez turned…
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Survivors Tripp Carter and Eve Gammill reflect on their prostate cancer journeys, stressing the importance of early detection, supportive care,…
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of early detection while stressing the need for inclusive, affirming care for gay…
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OutSmart marks Women’s Equality Day with three Houston women—queer, lesbian, and bisexual—on what true equity looks like, and what still…
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For nearly five decades, Deborah Moncrief Bell has shaped Houston’s LGBTQ media—spanning print, radio, listservs, and podcasts—while spotlighting voices from…
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To mark International Allyship Day, OutSmart spotlights three straight Houstonians who have taken meaningful, long-term actions to support the LGBTQ…
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From drag stages to church choirs, Bubba McNeely lit up every room he entered. Friends reflect on his unmatched charisma,…
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Wyntress X’ion, a Houston native and nonbinary artist, blends vibrant art with queer advocacy, reflecting on their identity journey and…
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Pride Galveston returns once again in late August 2025 to the island south of Houston. What started as a single…
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