ACLU of Texas senior staff attorney Brian Klosterboer blends deep knowledge of LGBTQ history with fierce courtroom advocacy, fighting discriminatory…
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From puppets to poets to medicine/art mashups, The Happening at the Orange Show delivers unpredictable creativity each month — and…
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Pansexual trans advocate Gianna Christina Ramirez wins multiple 2025 Gayest & Greatest honors, celebrating decades of activism, community building, and…
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For 44 years, Houston’s Fantasy Ball has dazzled Halloween with glitter, costumes, and community spirit, cementing its place as a…
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Kelly Nicholls, OutSmart’s 2025 Leading Female Fundraiser, guides the Montrose Center’s record-breaking fundraising efforts, securing vital support for LGBTQ programs…
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Beau Vine, named OutSmart’s “Best New Drag King,” brings cow-themed charisma, rodeo swagger, and playful charm to Houston’s stages, proving…
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Associate artistic directors Mitchell Greco and Brandon Weinbrenner balance marriage, careers, and new seasons, with White Christmas at TUTS and…
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Linda Morales, known for her role in the landmark Morales v. Texas case, continues to fight for civil rights in…
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Allyship is not a trend or a season. OutSmart contributor Sarah Gish reflects on a lifetime of standing with LGBTQ…
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Houston’s queer nightlife is powered by DJs who do more than spin tracks—they create community. Meet four local artists using…
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