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October is full of PFLAG Houston celebration
By Linda Bratsen On October 11, 1987, half a million people participated in the National March on Washington, advocating for LGBTQ legal rights and protections. In 1988, the second march
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Galveston is tickling the ‘Hale’ out of the ivories
By Forest Riggs Galvestonians love music, especially live music and even more when it comes from a piano! Chances are, if you have sat in the Tremont House sipping the
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FIRST LGBTQ-AFFIRMING SENIOR HOUSING CENTER IN THE SOUTH
MONTROSE CENTER TO BREAK GROUND ON FIRST LGBTQ-AFFIRMING SENIOR HOUSING CENTER IN THE SOUTH The Montrose Center is excited to announce the groundbreaking of Houston’s LGBTQ-affirming senior housing center on
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Coming Out to Grandma
A granddaughter’s declaration that she is gay deepens a relationship Weeks before my firstborn grandchild, Lyn, went off to her freshman year of college, she called to say goodbye. “I’d
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Kristin Chenoweth Dazzles at Cullen Performance Hall
On Friday, September 14th, 2018 Brilliant Lecture Series presented “A Conversation with Kristin Chenoweth†at the Cullen Performance Hall at the University of Houston. Long-time Houston Public Media host Ernie Manouse interviewed
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Shop Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion offers art, music and more
Abstract art, handcrafted jewelry, pottery and wooden treasure boxes are just a few of the unique items you’ll find at this year’s Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October
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Natasha Rothwell Is Here to School the World
‘Love, Simon’ star on her breakout role as a gay-supportive teacher and why the LGBTQ community loves the ladies of Insecure By Chris Azzopardi Oh, sure, actress Natasha Rothwell’s scene-stealing
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Creep of the Week: Brett Kavanaugh…again
By D’Anne Witkowski Well, gay sex was decriminalized in India, so that’s great news. For those of you saying, “Well it’s about TIME, India!†I’d like to remind you that
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The Bug is squashed, Cruz/O’Rourke to debate and other top stories
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: Nothing lasts forever, or so the saying goes. The Houston Oilers said goodbye to the Bayou City years ago. Meteor, F Bar and the Montrose Mining
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Swimming, skeletons, and a slice of Houston theater history
By Randall Jobe  Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) recently celebrated Always…Patsy Cline’s 30th anniversary with two performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre, presented by Stages Repertory Theatre, directed by artistic director
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Tony’s Corner Pocket cares
Tony’s Corner Pocket, a favorite neighborhood bar located at 817 W. Dallas, not only cares, but also shares and works to make Houston’s LGBTQ community stronger and better than ever.
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Experience the best art festival in downtown Houston
One of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the United States is celebrating 47 years since the founding of the Westheimer Art Festival. Now known as Bayou City Art