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Montrose Rainbow Crosswalks Removed During Repaving, Future in Question

Houston’s rainbow crosswalks at Westheimer and Taft were removed during repaving. Their return depends on a city review of new…

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Houston Art Weeks to Debut in October

Houston Art Weeks launches October 10–19, spotlighting the city’s visual arts scene while raising support for mental health services through…

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Pride Houston 365 Announces Logo Contest for 2026 Celebration

Pride Houston 365 is inviting LGBTQ artists and designers to submit logo ideas for the 2026 theme, with the winning…

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Avenue 360 Launches Mobile Clinic to Expand Health Care in Houston

Avenue 360 Health & Wellness has launched its first mobile clinic to deliver medical, dental, and preventive services directly into…

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Love Wins at the “Cafe of Love”

Dessert Gallery celebrates 30 years with its Cafe of Love Contest, inviting Houstonians to share their sweetest memories and spotlighting…

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Texas’ Proposed Congressional Map Dismantles Districts Flagged by DOJ

Texas House Republicans released a redistricting proposal that dismantles multiple congressional districts criticized by the U.S. Department of Justice for…

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Houston to Host 2025 Gay Softball World Series

The 2025 Gay Softball World Series returns to Houston this fall, led by the Montrose Softball League and the community…

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Local Allies Share Their Paths to LGBTQ Advocacy and Support

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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Remembering Bubba McNeely: Houston’s One-Man Show and LGBTQ Icon

From drag stages to church choirs, Bubba McNeely lit up every room he entered. Friends reflect on his unmatched charisma,…

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UPDATE: Houston LGBTQ Community Remembers Michael Adam Milam

Michael Adam Milam, a longtime Houston bartender and LGBTQ advocate, was killed July 12 in a New Orleans hit-and-run while…

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