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Persia Amarra Conway Candlelight Vigil

Persia Amarra Conway’s loved ones and members of Houston’s LGBTQ community gathered at the Montrose Center to honor her life, mourn her loss, and call for greater care and protection for transgender women, especially trans…

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Houston Cinema Arts Festival Charts a New Course for October 2026

Earlier this year, the Houston Cinema Arts Society announced that Michael Robinson would become the festival’s new lead festival programmer, guiding the curatorial vision for the 2026 festival that runs October 1–11.

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Who Belongs in the LGBTQ Community?

As a gay white man in my fifties, my identity grew under the six-color rainbow, and to me that flag had always meant everybody. The original intent was specifically to be inclusive of everyone in…

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Houston’s World Cup Moment Brings Pride House to the Global Stage

As Houston prepares to host seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, Space City Pride FC is helping ensure the city’s LGBTQ community remains visible through Pride House programming—creating a welcoming space for queer fans, athletes,…

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Houston LGBTQ History Takes Center Stage in UH Libraries Exhibit

A new exhibit at the University of Houston Libraries’ Special Collections traces Houston’s LGBTQ history from the 1940s to the present, drawing from photographs, handwritten letters, artwork, publications, clothing, and other rare materials held in…

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Community Leaders Seek Lower Westheimer Banner Revival

Houston leaders are working to revive the Lower Westheimer Banner District, bringing Pride-themed banners back to Montrose after the controversial removal of a rainbow crosswalk.

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The Dads Captures Families Fighting for Trans Youth

The Dads documents fathers of transgender children as they confront political attacks, healthcare restrictions, and fear while building community through the Dads Foundation.

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Equality Texas Launches “Pride with Purpose” Campaign

Equality Texas is launching Pride with Purpose, a team-based fundraising campaign supporting statewide LGBTQ advocacy, education, and community resources during Pride Month.

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UPDATE: Texas’ Oldest LGBTQ Bar Raises Funds to Stay Open

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.

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Carlos Hernandez Builds LGBTQ Visibility in Houston News

KHOU’s Carlos Hernandez is shaping LGBTQ visibility in Houston through storytelling and leadership, using his platform and role with NLGJA to amplify community voices and foster connection.

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