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Robert’s Lafitte, the oldest LGBTQ bar in Texas, is racing to complete costly repairs after inspections threatened closure. Supporters are rallying through donations and a weekend fundraiser in Galveston.

Airbnb executive Laura Spanjian is leading the company’s efforts in Houston ahead of the 2026 World Cup, connecting visitors to local hosts while driving economic impact across neighborhoods.

Mariah Martinez is redefining Houston’s Hungry Like the Wolf, expanding drag programming, nightlife, and community space while honoring the diner’s ’80s roots and LGBTQ legacy.

Michael Savino turned a career pivot into Michael’s Cookie Jar, a Houston favorite known for classic flavors, quality ingredients, and a nostalgic approach that keeps customers coming back.

Daniel Lombroso’s SXSW documentary 'Manhood' investigates the booming girth-enhancement industry, using humor and empathy to explore masculinity, shame, and the men seeking confidence through cosmetic procedures.

SUVs continue evolving in 2026 with new technology, hybrid options, and electric innovation. Here’s a preview of three upcoming models from Toyota, Subaru, and Lincoln.

When Maggie Segrich couldn’t find a welcoming coworking space in Houston, she built one. Today Sesh Coworking serves as an inclusive hub for LGBTQ professionals and entrepreneurs.

The EEOC voted 2-1 to rescind its 2024 workplace harassment guidance, a move experts say will hit LGBTQ workers first and complicate how harassment complaints are handled.

China’s removal of gay dating apps Blued and Finka deepens fears of a shrinking LGBTQ space as censorship and surveillance intensify under government control.

With uncertainty over SNAP benefits for millions of Texans, a new online platform called Grocery Buddy is providing fast, private grocery support—restoring hope and dignity to families facing food insecurity.