Lourdes Zavaleta

Lourdes Zavaleta is a frequent contributor to OutSmart magazine.
Arts & Entertainment

Houston Drag Queen Joins the Cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15

Mistress Isabelle Brooks, who was born and raised in Space City, is the first H-Town queen to be featured on…

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Arts & Entertainment

An Interview with Uncle Tino

The local rapper is a new member of the GRAMMYs Music’s Bold New Generation Class of 2022.

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Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation Donates to Two Houston Orgs

Two local organizations were selected to receive funding from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation ahead of the pop star’s…

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Front Page News

Texas Trans Girl and Her Family Flee the State

11-year-old activist Kai Shappley is leaving due to political attacks.

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LGBTQ Organizations Respond to SCOTUS’ Roe v. Wade Decision

Leaders fear the impact on marginalized communities.

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Far-Right Conspiracists Claim the Uvalde Shooter Was a Trans Woman

Rep. Paul Gosar, Alex Jones, Candace Owens, and other extremists are promoting the rumor.

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Two Local LGBTQ Candidates Win Their Runoff Elections

Jolanda Jones and Steve Duble will appear on the ballot in November.

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Texas Trans Leader Named One of TIME’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2022’

Emmett Schelling was honored for fighting the wave of anti-trans legislation.

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LGBTQ Organizations Call Out Harris County Candidate for ‘Racist’ Photo Edit

Lesley Briones’ campaign altered the facial features of her Asian American opponent.

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Lady Gaga Announces a New Tour Stop in Houston

Chromatica Ball hits Minute Maid Park on Sept. 13.

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