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.

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Superwoman of District C

August 2, 2019

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Shelley Kennedy is the LGBTQ hero running for Houston City Council.

Arts & Entertainment

Bittersweet Superstar

August 2, 2019

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Melancholiaah! brings an edgy twist to Japanese-inspired performance art.

COVER STORY: Serving Up Gulf-to-Table Treats

July 2, 2019

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Chef Daya Myers-Hurt returns to Galveston with another popular eatery.

Features

Finding Her Euphoria

June 18, 2019

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Houston Dash midfielder Christine Nairn came out to inspire others.

Arts & Entertainment

S. L. Huang: Math Nerd, Crack Shot, Author

June 16, 2019

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Sci-fi fantasy series adds up to high adventure.

Features

Doing the Parade Right

June 14, 2019

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The Ronje family has attended Houston Pride together for 17 years.

Features

PRIDE IN THE MEDIA: Life after the Campaign

June 12, 2019

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Dayna Steele trades the suburbs for big-city living.

Features

A Bright Future

May 15, 2019

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Out Houston dentist Dr. Marcus de Guzman keeps his clients smiling.

Features

A New Way to Take Your Vacay

May 13, 2019

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LGBTQ startup makes waves in the travel industry.

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An Asset to the Community

May 7, 2019

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Nelvin Adriatico vows to advocate for marginalized people if elected to the City Council in District J seat.

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