| ‘The Risk It Takes to Bloom’ author on living a life of ‘discomfort’ and how she hopes to change that for others By Sarah Bricker Hunt When Raquel Willis took the stage at the National Women’s March in Washington, D.C. the day after Trump’s inauguration in January 2017, with beaming defiance and fierce resolve,
By Johnny Trlica Opinion: Several years ago, I was asked, “Are you ready to switch?†That request came from a friend I’ll call Lisa, and was not concerning my sexual orientation, it was regarding my political affiliation.  She had known my political leanings for some time and although sympathetic of her gay and lesbian friends,
By Colby Etherton Time is running out for GOP presidential candidates. Then again, is there ever enough time? On January 15, 2024, the Iowa caucuses will officially kick off 2024’s election season. A week later, on Jan. 23, 2024, New Hampshire’s primary will be held. There are six candidates technically still in the running for
By Jim Ayres Recently I read an online “best in your state†slideshow listicle that declared Home Slice Pizza to be Texas’ best. Critics have written that this Austin import has some of the most legendary pizza in that city, and now Houstonians can get it in Midtown. But is it really that good? I hate to
The dizzying, dissatisfying end to the first openly gay Republican Congressman’s political career By Sarah Bricker Hunt The sad, predictable ousting of George Santos from the esteemed (just kidding) halls of our nation’s Congress isn’t the satisfying end to the saga of the “proud, gay thief†I’d been hoping for. I’m still left with so
By Johnny Trlica The Houston/Galveston area is home to countless entertainers and drag queens. They perform at brunches, bingo, happy hours, church events and most every bar — gay and, in some cases, straight. Many frequently offer their talents in volunteer efforts in benefits and worthy causes. Beginning with this issue, MONTROSE STAR will shine
My name is Blair Fullerton, I work for a large engineering company in Houston. My husband Michael and I moved to Houston for work in mid-2006, and shortly after getting settled we found our way to the BRB, where we met the people that would become our chosen family. In 2009 I joined the Court,
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Well, what a fun ride it’s been over the years! And I’m ending this year with a couple of great dessert recipes.  Be sure to try this Depression-era cake recipe that my grandmother, married at 14 years old, made ’til the day she died in her late eighties. The stories
By Nancy Ford Happy New Year to all our dear MONTROSE STAR readers! I trust everybody had a wonderful holiday season, and that we all are ready to see what triumphs and calamities 2024 bring. To paraphrase the ever-quotable Margo Channing: ‘Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be 365 bumpy nights.â€Â I also trust that
The Montrose Center’s Board of Directors has selected seasoned LGBTQ+ advocate and non-profit leader, Avery Belyeu, as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization following the retirement of Dr. Ann J. Robison. The selection of Belyeu comes after an extensive national executive search that began in August and was conducted by executive search firm
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