When Texas officials ordered Houston’s rainbow crosswalks removed, residents and local leaders fought back with chalk rainbows, defiance, and hope—showing…
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State Senator Molly Cook, the first out queer member of the Texas Senate, embraces visibility, authenticity, and fearless advocacy as…
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After a chance meeting in 2017, Houston couple Brian Klosterboer and Chris Grochowski built a life filled with love, purpose,…
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For the first time in over 30 years, Houston audiences will see Angels in America professionally staged—an ambitious Rec Room…
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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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Cleo Roasting Co. and sister café Cavo Coffee are OutSmart’s 2025 favorites, celebrated for queer visibility, women-led sourcing, and brewing…
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Harris County’s “Fab Five” LGBTQ judges face constant scrutiny and higher expectations. Their record of fairness, reform, and leadership shows…
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Jess and Trish met on Hinge, fell in love through honesty and adventure, and celebrated their September 2024 mountain wedding…
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The Montrose Center’s 2025 Out for Good gala honors Atlantis Narcisse and Brad Pritchett for their leadership in advancing Houston’s…
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Ryan Russell and Michael Waligura brought warmth and creativity to their Nacogdoches wedding, turning a backyard-style celebration into a candlelit…
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