Marene Gustin

Marene Gustin has written about Texas culture, food, fashion, the arts, and Lone Star politics and crime for television, magazines, the web and newspapers nationwide, and worked in Houston politics for six years. Her freelance work has appeared in the Austin Chronicle, Austin-American Statesman, Houston Chronicle, Houston Press, Texas Monthly, Dance International, Dance Magazine, the Advocate, Prime Living, InTown magazine, OutSmart magazine and web sites CultureMap Houston and Austin, Eater Houston and Gayot.com, among others.

Arts & Entertainment

Marene GustinOctober 8, 2025
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Houston Art Weeks Debuts with Artists, Galleries, and a Lot of Heart

Houston Art Weeks launches October 10–19, spotlighting local galleries and artists while raising funds for the Montrose Center, Houston’s leading LGBTQ social services provider.
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Art

Marene GustinSeptember 18, 2025
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Houston Art Weeks to Debut in October

Houston Art Weeks launches October 10–19, spotlighting the city’s visual arts scene while raising support for mental health services through the StellaNova Foundation.
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Books

Marene GustinJune 3, 2025
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Pride Picks: Books, Bakes, Brews, and Bold Flavors

Celebrate Pride Month with some of Houston's noteworthy authors, bakers, and brewers bringing bold stories, flavors, and community spirit to the table.
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Houston Pride

Marene GustinMay 30, 2025
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First Christian Church Katy Celebrates Marriage Equality Anniversary

Rev. Heather Tolleson, lead pastor of First Christian Church Katy, is celebrating 10 years of marriage equalityy by officiating free weddings for LGBTQ couples—part of her mission to create safe,…
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Cover Story

Marene GustinJune 6, 2024
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Molly Cook Makes History as the First Openly LGBTQ Texas Senator

Cook's grassroots experience and close race highlight LGBTQ community's growing political influence.
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Features

Marene GustinMay 22, 2024
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Molly Cook, Texas’ First Out LGBTQ State Senator up for Re-Election on May 28

Molly Cook, Texas' first openly LGBTQ+ state senator, up for re-election. Learn about her journey and her fight to keep her hard-won seat.
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Black Voices

Marene GustinMay 22, 2024
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The Runoff for Texas House District 146 Gets Ugly

Lauren Ashley Simmons, a black, queer, union organizer, is leading the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 146 against incumbent Shawn Thierry. Thierry has been criticized for her…
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Community News

Marene GustinNovember 15, 2023
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The Mahogany Project’s Black Transgender Empowerment Week

From Tribute to Transformation—Honoring Monica Roberts, advocating for change, and launching #WinterGiving.
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Community News

Marene GustinOctober 19, 2023
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WIll Houston Have Two Pride Celebrations?

New Faces of Pride will hold a parade and festival one week before Pride Houston.
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Gayest & Greatest

Marene GustinOctober 4, 2023
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Redefining Beauty

Electa Hazenstab’s inspiring journey from the Air Force to barbering.
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