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 City Council member Mario Castillo announced a new LGBTQ+ Economic Empowerment Coordinator position to expand job access, business support,…
Read More »Four major LGBTQ galas this fall will raise funds for Houston’s nonprofits and advocacy groups, blending celebration with community impact…
Read More »The Human Rights Campaign and The Normal Anomaly Initiative will host “Party with a Purpose,” blending entertainment, harm reduction, and…
Read More »OutSmart contributor Ian L. Haddock has been named to Out magazine’s 2025 Out100 list, recognizing leaders shaping LGBTQ advocacy, visibility,…
Read More »After Typhoon Texas canceled less than 72 hours before the event, Katy Pride organizers announced the celebration will move to…
Read More »Houston’s rainbow crosswalks were created to honor a life lost, not to make a political statement. Now, after Governor Abbott…
Read More »The Families with Pride festival returns to Discovery Green on October 18, offering LGBTQ families and allies a joyful morning…
Read More »Houston Art Weeks launches October 10–19, spotlighting local galleries and artists while raising funds for the Montrose Center, Houston’s leading…
Read More »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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