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A New Mural Honors the Lost Rainbow Crosswalk

When Houston’s rainbow crosswalk was removed, muralist Nicky Davis teamed up with Korny Vibes Café to create a new mural…

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Houston Creates LGBTQ+ Economic Empowerment Role to Boost Opportunity

Houston City Council member Mario Castillo announced a new LGBTQ+ Economic Empowerment Coordinator position to expand job access, business support,…

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Four Galas to Celebrate and Support Houston’s LGBTQ Community

Four major LGBTQ galas this fall will raise funds for Houston’s nonprofits and advocacy groups, blending celebration with community impact…

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HRC and The Normal Anomaly Initiative Host a “Party with a Purpose”

The Human Rights Campaign and The Normal Anomaly Initiative will host “Party with a Purpose,” blending entertainment, harm reduction, and…

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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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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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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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Preserving Houston’s LGBTQ History: OutSmart Archives Go Digital

With support from the Invisible Histories Project, historian JD Doyle has digitized OutSmart’s archives, preserving more than 30 years of…

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