Marene Gustin

Marene Gustin has written about Texas culture, food, fashion, the arts, and Lone Star politics and crime for television, magazines, the web and newspapers nationwide, and worked in Houston politics for six years. Her freelance work has appeared in the Austin Chronicle, Austin-American Statesman, Houston Chronicle, Houston Press, Texas Monthly, Dance International, Dance Magazine, the Advocate, Prime Living, InTown magazine, OutSmart magazine and web sites CultureMap Houston and Austin, Eater Houston and Gayot.com, among others.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Safer Is Sexy’ Event Celebrates International Condom Day

February 8, 2021

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation hosts free livestream Feb. 13.

An Interview With . . .

An Interview with State Representative Ann Johnson

February 1, 2021

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A committed LGBTQ advocate discusses this year’s Texas Legislative Session.

Features

Traveler’s Table Brings Global Cuisine to Montrose

February 1, 2021

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Explore the world through food and drink.

Front Page News

Texas Gets Failing Marks on HRC’s Equality Scorecard

January 27, 2021

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The Human Rights Campaign’s annual report challenges legislators to do better.

Front Page News

Virtual Texas Conference to Address LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Health Care

January 21, 2021

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This Saturday’s Out for Health event educates medical professionals on the issues.

Front Page News

Transgender Texas Politician Addison Perry-Franks Dies at 39

January 4, 2021

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The passionate Democrat fought for the rights of all.

Features

Bludorn Serves Up French-Inspired Fare in Montrose

January 4, 2021

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Houston’s hottest new culinary couple Aaron Bludorn and Victoria Pappas Bludorn are the minds behind the new restaurant.

Features

Award-Winning Producer

January 4, 2021

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KPRC-TV’s Daniel Brown receives three regional Emmys for his strong news coverage.

Art

A Rising Star

January 4, 2021

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Illustrator John-Paul Arreaga’s OutSmart Zodiac series is inspired by the lives of queer performers.

Arts & Entertainment

Tune Into Tamarie Cooper’s Super Holiday Special

December 17, 2020

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Catastrophic Theatre’s annual production is online through January 31.

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