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Annise Parker’s new gig, a run for governor and other top stories
By Johnny Trlica Houston is the most diverse city in the nation and perhaps the world. No, I’m not talking about its rich cultural mix or how over 100 languages
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Transgender candidates win election, while accusations of others’ sexual misconduct run rampant
By Johnny Trlica It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Just as Houston sports fans were enjoying the euphoria of the Astros World Series Championship
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Promoting a hate group, Midtown icon to close and other top stories
By Johnny Trlica Promoting a hate group, Midtown icon to close and other top stories Sports have an uncanny way of uniting and helping cities recover from catastrophes. New York
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‘Will & Grace’ returns, undetectable HIV fallouts, and other top stories
By Johnny Trlica The new fall television season is in full swing. While it’s still early we’ve already seen Sheldon propose to Amy, Kevin Can Wait kill off Donna and
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An icon dies, Houston goes to court and other top stories
By Johnny Trlica Finally, some good news! The Houston Astros have clinched their first division title in 16 years, the team’s first as a member of the American League. With
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Gay Bars Open During Hurricane Harvey Created a Different Kind of Storm
By Johnny Trlica The biggest story of the past two weeks is, by far, Hurricane Harvey, and the most read column at Houston Rainbow Herald involves the aftermath of the
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Crowning Glory, the President’s Full Throttle Attack on LGBTs and Other Top Stories
By Johnny Trlica Our President took a little flak recently when he was quoted in Golf Magazine referring to the White House as a “ real dump.†That could explain