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Houston Launches First Comprehensive LGBTQ Community Survey

A first-of-its-kind effort is collecting data on LGBTQ life across Greater Houston, with leaders urging strong participation to shape future…

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Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Community Summit 2026

A coalition of LGBTQ-focused organizations, individuals, community leaders, advocates, and allies from across the Houston area came together for the…

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Harrison Guy Honors Queer Black History at Project Row Houses

Artist and activist Harrison Guy brings queer Black history to the forefront with a Project Row Houses installation honoring James…

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FIFA World Cup Brings Big Plans for Houston’s LGBTQ Community

Houston will host seven FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, and the city’s LGBTQ community is already planning major events,…

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OutSmart Earns GLAAD Media Award Nomination

OutSmart magazine has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for its reporting on the removal of Montrose’s rainbow crosswalks…

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2026 Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Community Summit Returns to the Montrose Center

The 2026 Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Community Summit brings dozens of organizations together for a free, two-day gathering focused on wellness,…

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Painting Pride at Tony’s Place

After Montrose’s rainbow crosswalks were removed, LGBTQ youth at Tony’s Place proposed a new Pride walkway. The community-painted ramp and…

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Bering Church’s Rainbow Steps Celebrate Community

Bering Memorial United Church of Christ painted its front steps in rainbow stripes, a public sign of LGBTQ affirmation and…

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Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks Erased, but Pride Endures

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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Houston Food Bank Expands Aid as SNAP Benefits Remain Suspended

As the federal shutdown halts November SNAP benefits, Houston Food Bank is distributing food to about 15,000 households weekly, offering…

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