Actor Brenda Palestina says playing Ana in Real Women Have Curves is deeply personal, blending immigration, body politics, ambition, and…
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As Houston Ballet’s beloved Nutcracker enters its ninth year, corps de ballet member Gretel Batista reflects on the production’s enduring…
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Pansexual trans advocate Gianna Christina Ramirez wins multiple 2025 Gayest & Greatest honors, celebrating decades of activism, community building, and…
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Linda Morales, known for her role in the landmark Morales v. Texas case, continues to fight for civil rights in…
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From disaster recovery to Born Learning Trails, Lindsey White’s work with United Way of Galveston is rooted in love—for her…
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Galveston’s Erica and Kristen Williams turned a shared love of art, community, and each other into THrō Ceramics, a creative…
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Distinguished Grand Marshal Ana Sanchez 48, She/Hers “This honor is unexpected and humbling. It provides me a platform to…
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