Queer in Galveston

Tom Griffiths doesn't lead with statistics. The ACCT outreach coordinator leads with connection. And for the people he serves across Galveston's Gulf Coast, that makes all the difference.

Licensed therapist Tammy Fountain has spent decades fighting for marginalized communities. Now she's bringing that same energy to the Texas Gay Rodeo Association's Galveston chapter — and she's dreaming big.

Galveston may be a small town, but GIFT president Christina Weaver says its LGBTQ+ community punches well above its weight. And she's working to make sure no one gets left behind.

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.

The Galveston Gay Chorus shares music, fellowship, and holiday cheer across the island, performing at community events while uplifting audiences and supporting local charities.

Pride Galveston returns once again in late August 2025 to the island south of Houston. What started as a single beach event in 2017 has evolved this year into a multi-event weekend with a variety…

From disaster recovery to Born Learning Trails, Lindsey White’s work with United Way of Galveston is rooted in love—for her wife, her island, and the community she proudly serves.

After years of transformation and care work in Atlanta and NYC, Franklin Berry returns to Galveston to open a salon, lead healing initiatives, and honor his mother’s lasting legacy.

Navy veteran Brandt Molitor founded Pride Center Galveston to offer community, housing, and healing for LGBTQ islanders—creating a space grounded in friendship, service, and long-term support.

Galveston’s Erica and Kristen Williams turned a shared love of art, community, and each other into THrō Ceramics, a creative small business centered on handmade pottery and authentic connection.