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Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin has been appointed Harris County Attorney, becoming the first woman and first mother to lead the county’s civil law office.

Houston City Council approved an ordinance led by Alejandra Salinas, with support from Abbie Kamin and Edward Pollard, to limit police cooperation with ICE and increase transparency.

Photographer Andre Ramos-Woodard discusses his work in Project Row Houses’ Round 60, exploring queer identity, Black masculinity, and self-definition through newly commissioned images.

Rescheduled to April 18 at Sam Houston Park, Allies in Hope’s Walk to End HIV raises funds for local services while highlighting ongoing needs around access to care and housing.

Bunnies on the Bayou returns April 5 with music, community, and fundraising, as organizers highlight LGBTQ resilience and support local nonprofits amid ongoing political challenges.

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.

Houston native Patrick Oathout has entered the special election for the District C City Council seat, highlighting affordability, infrastructure, and public safety as key priorities.

Dr. Ronald Jerry LaCarna, 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas, on February 3, 2026.

Thomas Riggio was sentenced to nine years in prison for the hit-and-run death of beloved Montrose bartender Michael Adam Milam, whose family offered forgiveness during emotional court testimony.

Brandon Mack has been elected president of the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, bringing decades of advocacy experience and a focus on inclusion, education, and accountability into the year ahead.