-
Art
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 celebrating pride, hope, and the city’s LGBTQ community.
Read More » -
Business
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, and city resources for LGBTQ youth and seniors.
Read More » -
Community News
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 to support health, education, and equality.
Read More » -
Black Voices
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 education to support Houston’s LGBTQ communities.
Read More » -
Beyond the Binary
Duewa “Kaya” Spicer Centers Pleasure and Healing at Infinite Zen Therapy
Queer nonbinary therapist Duewa “Kaya” Spicer reimagines healing through Infinite Zen Therapy, where inclusivity, pleasure, and acceptance guide clients toward self-awareness, freedom, and transformative growth.
Read More » -
Gayest & Greatest
Justice With Heart: Eric Kirkpatrick Named Favorite Personal Injury Attorney
Openly gay attorney Eric Kirkpatrick, OutSmart’s 2025 Favorite Male Personal Injury Attorney, champions clients with compassion, expertise, and a mission to level the playing field against insurers.
Read More » -
Gayest & Greatest
Krewe of Olympus Celebrates 53 Years of Camp, Community, and Carnival
For over five decades, Houston’s Krewe of Olympus has dazzled with rhinestones, feathers, and flamboyance—all while raising nearly $1 million for LGBTQ organizations.
Read More » -
Features
Gianna Christina Ramirez Shines as Trans Advocate and Community Builder
Pansexual trans advocate Gianna Christina Ramirez wins multiple 2025 Gayest & Greatest honors, celebrating decades of activism, community building, and a vision of hope amid challenging times.
Read More » -
Entertainment News
Coming Out Monologues Bring LGBTQ Voices to the Stage in Houston
On Oct. 11, the University of Houston LGBTQ Alumni Network hosts Coming Out Monologues and Stories, a National Coming Out Day fundraiser featuring performances, open-mic storytelling, and community connection.
Read More » -
Features
FLAS and Elia Chino Lift Houston’s LGBTQ Latino Community
For 31 years, FLAS—founded by Elia Chino—has supported Houston’s LGBTQ Latino community with free, bilingual services, from HIV testing and mental health care to housing and wellness programs.
Read More »