Women in Power

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.

Julie Mabry's Pearl Bar has relocated to a massive new space on Washington Avenue — complete with a concert stage, pickleball court, and a sister sports bar — while doubling down on its identity as…

Houston DJ Athenz — a two-time Gayest & Greatest winner — is the official DJ for the Michelob Ultra Activation Zone at seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Houston Stadium.

Heather J. Taylor’s Pride This Way explores Pride celebrations worldwide, blending joy, justice, and LGBTQ storytelling with a pay-it-forward model supporting community organizations.

Ashley Barnes brings more than two decades of HIV advocacy to her work, centering health equity, accessibility, and community care across Houston’s Black, LGBTQ, and deaf communities.

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.

Sydney Mack and Racquel Simone turned their relationship into LesbianLand, a growing platform creating joyful, visible, and intentional sapphic spaces in Houston and beyond through content, events, and connection.

For Alejandra Salinas and Elizabeth Hadaway, love didn’t begin with a grand gesture. It started with five-minute car rides through downtown Houston. “So we met at work. We were both lawyer associates at Susman Godfrey,”…

For 35 years, Kathy Hubbard and Annise Parker have built a life together rooted in love, family, and service, shaping Houston’s LGBTQ history through visibility, resilience, and devotion.