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Porscha Brown Named Executive Director of Harris County Managed Assigned Counsel Program

Porscha Brown has been appointed Executive Director of Harris County’s Managed Assigned Counsel Program, advancing fair and effective legal representation…

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Ian L. Haddock Named to Out Magazine’s 2025 Out100 List

OutSmart contributor Ian L. Haddock has been named to Out magazine’s 2025 Out100 list, recognizing leaders shaping LGBTQ advocacy, visibility,…

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UPDATE: Katy Pride Relocates Celebration After Abrupt Venue Cancellation

After Typhoon Texas canceled less than 72 hours before the event, Katy Pride organizers announced the celebration will move to…

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In Loving Memory: Lilly Roddy

Long-time friend and OutSmart astrologer Lilly Roddy has passed away at the age of 73.

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Legendary Transgender Activist Miss Major Dies at 78

Legendary trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Stonewall veteran and champion for Black trans women, has died at 78. Her…

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Erasing Color, Erasing Community: Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks and the Fight for Visibility

Houston’s rainbow crosswalks were created to honor a life lost, not to make a political statement. Now, after Governor Abbott…

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Supreme Court to Rule on Ban of Discredited LGBTQ Conversion Therapy

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that will determine whether Colorado’s ban on conversion “therapy” for minors is…

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Families with Pride Festival Returns to Discovery Green October 18

The Families with Pride festival returns to Discovery Green on October 18, offering LGBTQ families and allies a joyful morning…

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Houston Art Weeks Debuts with Artists, Galleries, and a Lot of Heart

Houston Art Weeks launches October 10–19, spotlighting local galleries and artists while raising funds for the Montrose Center, Houston’s leading…

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From Courtroom Battles to City Hall: Alejandra Salinas Steps Up

Alejandra Salinas, a Houston attorney and longtime advocate, is running for City Council At-Large Position 4, bringing her history of…

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