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Journalistic integrity takes the kind of cojones not everyone possesses
Our editor’s response when questioned by the organization’s representative showed the kind of cojones the big boys at ABC and CBS should have shown.
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Montrose Star celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ+ entertainment, arts and cultural events
After nearly five decades of professional leadership, when most people might welcome retirement, Villagran said she plans to continue publishing, promoting businesses, supporting community organizations and preserving LGBTQ+ history.
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It isn’t free: Staying in the fight for freedom
Former First Lady Michelle Obama didn’t attend the birthday debauchery held at the same address where she and her family had lived for eight years. She also missed seeing this savage little man slurring her femininity and the sweaty little birthday boy who grinned in response
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Still full of pride
Regardless of whether you eat meat, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains benefits nearly everyone. These foods provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that support long-term health
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BARTENDER OF THE MONTH: Aaron Latour
To me, Pride means being able to live your life comfortably. I am gay. I have no problem telling people I am.
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Galveston’s own classic: Hudson Holmes lives life for the fun of it
By Forest Riggs Galveston has long been known for being home to some very interesting people. The dynamics of these individuals ranges from being well-known, high profiled and “center stage”
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MONTROSE STAR SPOTLIGHT: Lady Liberty Belle
Advice to my younger sistahs: Life is short, live your dream. When discouraged, be silent, let the silence guide you. Pick yourself back up and move forward.
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Fifty years of change – for better or worse
Politics/ democracy has deteriorated greatly, due to successive court rulings ending in the “Citizens United” ruling, that corporations can donate UNLIMITED amounts to candidates and our representatives.
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THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
The Reflecting Pool, which Trump was in such a hurry to beautify before his big July 4th celebration, will not, in fact, be ready in time for America’s 250th anniversary. So many millions of dollars literally poured down the drain.
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Creep of the Week: Josh Hokit
“After his victory at [the] UFC Freedom 250 event honoring Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, heavyweight Josh Hokit threw a fist in the air and shouted into a microphone held by podcaster Joe Rogan, ‘And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man! Am I right, America!?’”