From sports and activism to art and culture, OutSmart’s 2025 cover stars define the voices telling Houston’s LGBTQ stories.
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Here's a look at the stories that most engaged—and enraged—OutSmart readers in 2025.
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Seattle organizers plan Pride-themed events around a June World Cup match, but Egypt and Iran have objected, creating a high-profile…
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The Gay Softball World Series wrapped up in Houston with dazzling performances, awards presentations, and a celebration that showcased the…
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Hundreds of athletes and supporters packed 713 Music Hall in downtown Houston for the Opening Stampede of the 48th annual…
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Jeff Harmon’s Varsity Bar opens at the former Eagle Houston site, honoring Montrose’s LGBTQ legacy while adding a fresh mix…
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The 2025 Gay Softball World Series returns to Houston this fall, led by the Montrose Softball League and the community…
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The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will enforce a Trump administration executive order banning transgender women from women’s sports, aligning…
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Caster Semenya won a partial victory in her fight against track’s testosterone rules as a European court ruled Switzerland failed…
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The Trump administration has sued California over policies allowing transgender girls to compete on girls’ sports teams, a move LGBTQ…
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