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JULY 2026

Houston HIV Survivor Nathaniel De La Fuente Redefines Disability Pride – OutSmart Magazine

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Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu Bring Houston a James Beard Win – OutSmart Magazine

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Reign LaRue Steps Into Her Crown – OutSmart Magazine

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Ilana Glazer Brings Laughter, Catharsis, and Queer Joy to Houston This Pride Month – OutSmart Magazine

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APRIL 2026

Out at the Rodeo Marks a Milestone Year – OutSmart Magazine

MARCH 2026

Trot for Trans Visibility Returns With Growing Community Support – OutSmart Magazine

David Armendariz Saddles Up for Out at the Rodeo – OutSmart Magazine

Tammi Wallace Marks a Decade of Impact for LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce – OutSmart Magazine

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FEBRUARY 2026

The Love Issue – OutSmart Magazine

Brandon Mack Elected President of Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus – OutSmart Magazine

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DECEMBER 2025

Painting Pride at Tony’s Place – OutSmart Magazine

Texas Drag Performers Refuse to Be Silenced – OutSmart Magazine

A New Shine on a Seasonal Favorite – OutSmart Magazine

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Brad Pritchett Is the Leader Equality Texas Needs Now – OutSmart Magazine

Dr. Gordon Crofoot’s Lifelong Leadership in the Fight Against HIV – OutSmart Magazine

Dr. Gordon Crofoot’s Lifelong Leadership in the Fight Against HIV – OutSmart Magazine

A New Mural Honors the Lost Rainbow Crosswalk – OutSmart Magazine

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Erasing Color, Erasing Community: Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks and the Fight for Visibility – OutSmart Magazine

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Excellence Under Pressure: Harris County’s “Fab Five” Judges – OutSmart Magazine

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Leather, Lace and Legacy: Montrose Center Gala Honors Community Leaders – OutSmart Magazine

Two Directors, One Love: Mitchell Greco and Brandon Weinbrenner – OutSmart Magazine

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Love Wins at the “Cafe of Love” – OutSmart Magazine

AUGUST 2025

Artemis Hunter Serves Y2K Drag, Glitter, and Goddess Energy

Three Queer Women Share What Equality Means in 2025

The Feisty Collective Brings Queer Joy to the Heights

Meet Four Queer DJs Shaping Houston’s Nightlife Sound

Houston to Host 2025 Gay Softball World Series

JULY 2025 Issue

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Galveston Couple Shapes a Creative Life Through Clay, Community, and Love

JUNE 2025 issue

Meet the Marshals 2025 – OutSmart Magazine

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Lushious Massacr Is Living Her Realness Era—and ‘Dragvestigating’ Her Way Through It

Your 2025 Pride Calendar

Meet the 2025 Grand Marshals

The Trocks Return to Houston, Kicking Off Pride with Pointe Shoes and Punchlines

MAY 2025 issue

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Evan Low Makes History as First Asian American to Lead LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

Ernie Manouse and Frank Billingsley Bring Fresh Energy to Hello, Houston!

Ernie Manouse and Frank Billingsley Bring Fresh Energy to Hello, Houston!

Pride Houston 365 Unveils 2025 Grand Marshals

Mistress Isabelle Brooks Returns for Drag Race All Stars 10

APRIL 2025 issue

Wigging Out with Iris Seymour, Visionary Drag Queen

Texas Legislative Session Sees Record Number of Anti-LGBTQ Bills

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MARCH 2025 issue

The Women of Tony’s Place: Leading LGBTQ Youth to Safety and Empowerment.

Wigging Out with Casper Cain, the Cowboy Casanova

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Wigging Out with Casper Cain, the Cowboy Casanova

Standing Tall, Running Proud

Standing Tall, Running Proud

Game Changer: Angela Hucles Mangano

Houston-Based Artist Ben Chavez Brings Powerful Storytelling to the Stage

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FEBRUARY 2025 issue

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Sail into Celebration: VACAYA’s Ultimate LGBTQ Cruise

Four Black LGBTQ People to Know in Houston

Out at the Rodeo: A Beacon of Inclusivity at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Luxurious Lodging

Speaking the T.R.U.T.H. for More Than a Decade

JANUARY 2025 issue

Op-Ed: Texas Must Act to Ensure Access to Life-Changing HIV Treatment for All

Understanding the Benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

The Queen of the Green

2025 Astrocast Overview

Things To Keep in 2025…

TLACT Passport Project: A Lifeline for Trans Texans

Nelly with Ja Rule & Special Guests

DECEMBER 2024

Montana Supreme Court Blocks Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

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This Giving Tuesday, Help Us Share LGBTQ+ Stories That Matter!

Houston Marks World AIDS Day with Empowering Brunch and Evening Celebration

NOVEMBER 2024

Exploring Trans Narratives Through Opera

A Magic Carpet Romance

Channeling Dolly

Unseen Bonds and Imagined Histories

Texas Premiere of Playhouse Creatures Explores Struggles of First Women on Stage

Ritchie T. Martin Jr. Honored for HIV/AIDS Work in Houston

Unlocking Men’s Potential: ManKind Project’s New Warrior Training Adventure

Gender-bending Detectives

King Underwear Takes the Crown

John Waters Brings Hairspray to Life in Houston

Texas LGBTQ Candidates Aim to Make History in 2024 Elections

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OCTOBER 2024

Uglies, Monsters, and Phobias? Oh My!

OutSmart’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners

September 2024

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The Montrose Center Announces Honorees and Chairs for the 2024 Out for Good Gala

Brad Pritchett to Lead Equality Texas as Interim CEO

The Montrose Center Announces Honorees and Chairs for the 2024 Out for Good Gala

August 24

G&G Readers’ Choice Awards 2024

Coextensive: Houston’s Queer Art Collective Uplifting Creators

Empowering Women Through Divorce

BREAKING: DPS Suspends Gender Marker Changes on Texas IDs

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The Normal Anomaly Initiative Takes Black Queer AF Music Festival on Tour

Queer Teen Night at CAMH: A Safe Space for LGBTQ Teens

July 2024

Houston’s Black Queer Community Unites for Hurricane Beryl Relief

Artist/Activist Xavier Schipani Creates Trans Representation

Chachie Pedraza Van Wales Shines in Galveston’s Queer Scene

The Powerhouse Diva

Kennedy Loftin Retires from the Montrose Center

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June 2024

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The Pilot Dance Project Explores Women’s Lives in "Aureate"

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Rice University’s Inaugural Pride Parade: Celebrating LGBTQ Community

The Alley Theatre Brings an Updated Dial M for Murder to the Stage

Ian L. Haddock Honored for LGBTQ Advocacy at The Normal Anomaly Initiative

Pride All Month Long

Inspirational Diva

Queer Singer Z’maji Glamouratti to Headline at Rainbow on the Green Event

Molly Cook Makes History as the First Openly LGBTQ Texas Senator

Jacolby Satterwhite Focuses on Queer Love

The Runoff for Texas House District 146 Gets Ugly - OutSmart Magazine

The Guncle Returns!

MAY 2024

Show Spotlighting The Normal Anomaly Initiative Wins GLAAD Media Award - OutSmart Magazine

Houston’s LGBTQ Tennis Club: A Beacon of Inclusivity - OutSmart Magazine

Adriana LaRue: The Latina Diva of Houston’s Drag Scene Meet the busty beauty of Montrose.

Outsmart April 2024

Bunnies on the Bayou 2024 - OutSmart Magazine

Queer Things to Do

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Nibbles Zon Bits Thorne is the Cat’s Meow - OutSmart Magazine

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MARCH 2024

Love Knows No Distance - OutSmart Magazine

Bunnies on the Bayou: Houston’s Premier LGBTQ Fundraiser Turns 45 with More Big Plans Ahead - OutSmart Magazine

Women in Power 2024

Meghan Fairbanks Works to Connect Trans and Gender-nonconforming Houstonians - OutSmart Magazine

Breaking Down Barriers: Mo Jenkins Makes Transgender History in the Texas Legislature - OutSmart Magazine

Leading with Purpose: Avery Belyeu is the New CEO of the Montrose Center - OutSmart Magazine

LGBTQ Candidates on the March 5 Primary Ballot - OutSmart Magazine

Beyoncé Debuts Two New Songs and Teases Upcoming Album - OutSmart Magazine

FEBRUARY 2024

Will Jones and Tyler Young chose Houston’s Julia Ideson Library for their big day.

Project Row Houses celebrates its 30th anniversary with an exhibit honoring gay co-founder James Bettison.

Making Black History Today - OutSmart Magazine

Making Black History Today - OutSmart Magazine

Sasha Colby Bares It All - OutSmart Magazine

2024 Astrocast Overview - OutSmart Magazine

JANUARY 2024

Hitting the High Notes - OutSmart Magazine

Advancing Representation - OutSmart Magazine

OutSmart‘s Most-Viewed Stories of 2023 - OutSmart Magazine

Homophobic Dog Whistle Riles Up District H Campaign - OutSmart Magazine

Redefining Possibilities - OutSmart Magazine

Navigating the 35th World AIDS Day - OutSmart Magazine

Things To Keep in 2024…and Things to Leave in 2023. - OutSmart Magazine

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The ‘Ugly’ Side of Christmas - OutSmart Magazine

DECEMBER 2023

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NOVEMBER 2023

2023 Voices for Democracy Portfolio

Beauty and the Beast - OutSmart Magazine

Halloween 2023 in Montrose - OutSmart Magazine

OutSmart’s 26th Annual Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards – Part III - OutSmart Magazine

The King of Houston Hearts - OutSmart Magazine

Dance Magic Comes to the Moody Center - OutSmart Magazine

Gayest & Greatest 2023 - Photo Gallery

OCTOBER 2023

OutSmart’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners - OutSmart Magazine

Empowering Trans Voices - OutSmart Magazine

DePaul Norwood is passionate about teaching self-esteem and personal growth.

SEPTEMBER 2023

Extraterrestrial Explorations - OutSmart Magazine

Bam! Pow! Save Democracy Now! - OutSmart Magazine

Raising Funds and Raising the Bar - OutSmart Magazine

Coalition Builder - OutSmart Magazine

Texas Court Blocks Transgender Youth Medical Care Ban - OutSmart Magazine

G&G Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 - OutSmart Magazine

University of Houston LGBTQ Resource Center to Close August 31 - OutSmart Magazine

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AUGUST 2023

Making Affirming Churches Fashionable - OutSmart Magazine

JULY 2023

Two Baytown Teachers Fired for Attending a Drag Show - OutSmart Magazine

JUNE 2023

Houston’s Bronzed Goddess - OutSmart Magazine

Going Live with Terri Joe - OutSmart Magazine

Dr. Cody Pyke is the first transgender and nonbinary Harris Health System trustee.

MAY 2023

A Safe Haven in The Woodlands - OutSmart Magazine

Director Ty Defoe previews his Theatre Under The Stars production of Rent.

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APRIL 2023

OSM30: Sunday Funday

Chaos Queen - OutSmart Magazine

Dancing Beyond Limits - OutSmart Magazine

Faithful Leadership - OutSmart Magazine

LGBTQ-affirming Coffee Shop in The Woodlands Faces Backlash - OutSmart Magazine

The Houston Rockets are excited to host their 3rd annual Pride Night this Sunday, March 19th when they take on the New Orleans Pelicans!

MARCH 2023

The Texas House Has a Record Number of LGBTQ Representatives - OutSmart Magazine

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Christopher Barry opens KIKI, a new upscale club in Montrose

Women In Power '23

FEBRUARY 2023

Houstonian Christina Wells stars in the Broadway touring production of ‘Chicago.’

JANUARY 2023

COVER STORY: Big. Bold. Beautiful. - OutSmart Magazine

Passionate Psychologist - OutSmart Magazine

Honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Holocaust Museum Houston - OutSmart Magazine

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Lilly Roddy’s 2023 Astrocast - OutSmart Magazine

Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act - OutSmart Magazine

Houston Drag Queen Joins the Cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 - OutSmart Magazine

Lordy, Lordy, Ripcord Turns 40

DECEMBER 2022

Jim Parsons brings Spoiler Alert to the big screen.

Angela Mercy is Houston’s queen who reigns with kindness.

Gabriel Rodrigo Fries and Andrew Patrick Fields felt a strong connection after meeting on Tinder.

Jim Parsons brings Spoiler Alert to the big screen.

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NOVEMBER 2022

At Least 5 people Killed, 18 Injured in Shooting at LGBTQ Nightclub in Colorado Springs

KHOU-TV meteorologist Pat Cavlin has a real passion for the weather.

H-Town Divas snags GRAMMY Award Nominations

Author Shana Ross finds her birth family, who are members of the Navajo tribe.

Now entering the ring: Mistress Isabelle Brooks.

How Steven Romo and Stephen Morgan became “The Stev/phens.”

Sis gives voice to untold stories.

Mark Ponder’s pencil-on-paper work reveals the ‘non-normative’ side of life.

Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus Releases Endorsements

vFirst soloist Harper Watters’ fresh take on the classic show.

A Legal Eagle Fighting for Equality - OutSmart MagazinePhyllis Frye, Houston’s first transgender lawyer and judge, reflects on her life and legacy.

Houston-born Tye Blue on Titanique, his off-Broadway musical parody of Titanic.

Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend:

Leo Loving offers tips on scoring the perfect spooky costume.

Love Is a Circus - OutSmart MagazineVeronica Triplett and Trey Johnson’s carnival wedding even had a fire-eating officiant.

Barry Mii Dandy is the pocket-sized performer with energy to spare.

The Woodlands Pride Festival Is Back

OCTOBER 2022 ISSUE

Queer indie group MUNA reinvents itself with a new sound.

OutSmart’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners List

Gayest & Greatest 2022 - PROFILES

Meet some of the queer and queer-friendly artists featured at FotoFest Biennial 2022.

Gabe Cazares spearheads new solutions to Houston’s mobility woes.

Elia Chinó is leading the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Latino community.

The neon lights shine brightly for Regina Thorne-DuBois.

Mike Holloman and Juan Querol had a slow start, but a spectacular wedding.

Christina Ferraz’s public-relations firm helps nonprofits succeed.

SEPTEMBER 2022

Gilbert Perez champions the historic Heights.

Fighting for Houston’s Queer Youth SOMOS LOUD refuses to stay silent.

Artist Trevon Latin is inspired by memories of his childhood in Houston.

Eddie Divas talks about their makeup, magic, and rule-breaking performances.

Starting a comedy career while transitioning was a good move for Julie Talbert.

Out playwright Fernando Dovalina draws inspiration from LGBTQ and Mexican-American influences.

Artist Stephanie Gonzalez finds universal connection through mixed-media explorations.

Houston Ballet’s ‘Peter Pan’ Soars with Imagination

Mariah Garnett brings her first solo US show to CAMH.

Gayest and Greatest 2022

Dominique Opulent Ross delivers graceful glam each weekend.

Geoffrey Muller shares his wide array of talents in Houston and beyond.

Anna Kolomytseva and Larisa Ivanova got married in Houston after fleeing their country.

COVER STORY: Songs of Self-Reflection

AUGUST 2022

John Holiday continues taking his opera career to new heights.

Pop star Isaac Niaz’s music is authentic to his own personal journey.

A Houston icon is featured in Devin Antheus and Harry Hanson’s new book.

‘THEY/THEM’ Debuts on Peacock

UH LGBTQ Resource Center’s Kevin Nguyen continues his intersectional advocacy work.

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation Donates to Two Houston Orgs

Beyoncé Releases Her Most Gay-Friendly Record

Gwen Flager’s new play tells the story of six older lesbians planning a school’s first LGBTQ prom.

An Interview with Uncle Tino

Andrew Clarke, francesca’s CEO, is Creating a Company of Inclusion

Todd MacKenzie’s piano bar welcomes all.

Only One Texas Republican in Congress Voted to Protect Marriage Equality

JULY 2022

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Chris Anthony Lujan and Jose Zertuche got engaged in the same spot where they started dating.

Symphony McKnight Capri enchants audiences near and far.

Ty Herndon’s New Album ‘Jacob’ is Out Now

Kristen Maples’ scuba shop creates unique underwater experiences.

Steven J. Baines is an asset to his local community.

COVER STORY: Ruck n’ Roll - OutSmart MagazineSpace City Rugby heads to Canada for a world championship tournament.

'RuPaul’s Drag Race' star Jorgeous joins this year's performance lineup.

Robert’s Lafitte Bar Celebrates 50 Years in Galveston

New York artist Hugh Hayden tests boundaries in his new Houston exhibition.

Pride Issue Happy Hour

Alok Vaid-Menon Performs in Houston Monday

Kamah Asha and Kelsey Lovelle fell in love while working toward degrees in social work.

Tommie Ross has rocked the national drag scene for over 40 years.

This Year’s DNVRMX PRIDE Weekend is Bigger and Better Than Ever

JUNE 2022

Sunny Bryant used her voice to help defeat a wave of anti-trans bills last year.

Barry Mandel creates safe spaces for all at Discovery Green.

Nancy Meyer makes history as the new head of the Houston Chronicle.

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Travis Torrence

Isabel Longoria

Pastor Mak Kneebone is at the helm of a queer-affirming congregation in Spring.

Madeline the Person lives her best life by following her musical aspirations.

Linda Morales is mobilizing the next generation of Latina leaders.

Joel Kim Booster’s New Film Mirrors His Own Queer Journey

Attorney Brian Klosterboer protects underserved Texans.

Joelle Bayaa-Uzuri Espeut breaks barriers for Black trans leadership.

Baseera Khan Opens a Solo Exhibition at Moody Center for the Arts

Justin Johnson brings his alter ego back to Texas all the way from London’s West End.

Bach Mai’s cutting-edge designs transform traditional notions of femininity.

Roxanne and Kristina Werner fell for each other while working together at the Harris County Clerk’s Office.

Addie Tsai's 'just femme & dandy' is an arts magazine by and for the LGBTQ community.

Damien proves it is easy being green.

Paul Lovero and Nancy Lo create an affirming space for their patients.

Kehinde Wiley’s Iconic Barack Obama Portrait Comes to Houston

Zach Paugh helps bring clothing to life onstage.

Mulan Alexander brings her artistry to the Bayou City.

MAY 2022

APRIL 2022

Adrian Dueñas and Marcelo Saenz’s local business is a one-stop shop for living an artistic lifestyle.

Sevndeep is Intentional with His Sex-Positive Artistry

Introducing Norvina

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Greg Montelaro brings people together through his popular steak nights.

Out There photos by Dalton DeHart and Crew

Bunnies on the Bayou Is Back

Brandi Key helps expand a popular farm-to-table restaurant group.

Carlos Meltzer creates educational experiences around healthy eating.

Orville Peck talks his vulnerable sophomore album before bringing the new tunes to Houston.

Meet the Artists of Houston’s First Black LGBTQ Music Festival

An Interview with Mandy Giles

National Leather Association-Houston Celebrates Community Service

Former and current pastors, including Rev. Ashley Dellagiacoma, discuss the LGBTQ-affirming congregation's history.

Blackwood’s R. Aaron Flores helped get the downtown garden up and running.

MARCH 2022 ISSUE

Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church Celebrates 50 Years

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OSM Pets 2022

Houston’s First Black LGBTQ Music Festival Occurs on April 30

Todrick Hall Brings His ‘Femuline’ Tour to Houston on March 27

Leilani Jackson-Ross dances through life and into our hearts.

Aurora Harris and Shala Russell celebrated their love with an intimate elopement.

‘Survivor 42’ Features Transgender Contestant from Houston‘Survivor 42’ Features Transgender Contestant from Houston

Texas-based Jo Chan vies to become Bravo’s next Top Chef.

Out Houston Native Brittney Griner Detained in Russia

Arqueze Girdy defied the odds to continue her family’s rodeo legacy.

Wives Barbara Ervin and Enita Torres continue to make their relationship work.

Alexye’us Paris brings her glitz and glam to the Bayou City.

A.J. Mistretta and Austin Abernathy’s relationship blossomed shortly after moving in together.

FEBRUARY 2022

Organizations Encourage Texans to ‘Queer the Vote’ on March 1

The 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star performs at The Heights Theater on March 2.

Fiancées Toni Mascione and Jaclyn Madrid have laid the foundation for a healthy marriage.

Husbands Cole Wehner and Brett Chynoweth bond by blogging about their favorite craft beers.

Life coach Shaquinta Richardson empowers professional women of color.

Ashleey Houston and Jose Suarez share how their love has kept them strong.

OUT FOR CHANGE

Dorian Electra Brings an Edgy New Tour to H-Town This Month

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Comes to Houston

Larry Bagneris: The Black Activist Who Gave Houston Its Pride Parade

Vichet Chum and Jarred Tettey preview ‘High School Play: A Nostalgia Fest.’

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JANUARY 2022

Yoga instructor Jose Portillo uses the ancient practice to find inner peace.

The social-justice themed 'Bayou City Comeback Chorus' drops January 17.

Sebastian Gomez de la Torre’s OutSmart Zodiac series is inspired by queer literary, visual, and performing-arts figures

David Armendariz and Jesse Gudino honored their fairy-tale romance with an adventure in Spain.

Texas Trans Girl Is Named a TIME ‘Kid of the Year’ Finalist

Kara and Tara Dion are Houston’s dynamic drag duo.

Personal trainer Julie Phommasak helps clients achieve their fitness goals.

Fortune Feimster Brings Her Latest Tour to Houston on January 21

Program director Chaunteion Hall uses her position to empower underserved youth.

Fitness expert Renato Guerrieri shares his tips for staying motivated to get in shape.

Trans Woman Killed in North Houston Has Been Identified

Instructors Zach West, Tyler May, and Sergio Moreno keep things spinning at for the people.

A New Milestone for HIV Prevention

The Houston Rodeo’s 2022 Queer Highlights

Funny Man Matteo Lane Brings the Humor to Houston Improv

FrontRunners Houston is an all-inclusive space for LGBTQ joggers.

Fitness expert Renato Guerrieri shares his tips for staying motivated to get in shape.

Out Athlete’s Houston Marathon Run Raises Funds for the Montrose Center

Lilly Roddy’s 2022 Astrocast

A Look Back at OutSmart’s 2021 Monthly Editions

General counsel Clay Allen serves as the highest ranking out executive in the organization.

DECEMBER 2021

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Houston Activists Drop a Drag-Themed Wall-Calendar

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Community involvement is what keeps An’Marie Gill motivated.

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Bryan Washington’s ‘Memorial’ is set for a TV adaptation.

Openly Gay Candidate Announces Run for Texas Senate District 18

Candidate Ben Chou and student Cameron Samuels advocate for queer-affirming websites.

Pride Chorus Houston offers something for everyone this season.

Designer Eliot Perez heads into another busy season after a tough battle with COVID.

Byron Canady and Sharmane Fury open a new inclusive comic-book store.

Give Back to LGBTQ Organizations During the Holidays

American Indian activist Anna Farris continues giving back to her communities.

OutSmart Ticket Giveaways

Houston Organizations Honor World AIDS Day This Wednesday

NOVEMBER 2021

'Our Dad Danielle' star DJ Healey wants to make the world a safer place for her community.

The Montrose Forge and Sir Rat Leather & Gear owners discuss expanding their local operations.

Veteran performer Dina Jacobs commemorated for over 50 years of drag.

A Surprise-Party Wedding

Veteran performer Dina Jacobs commemorated for over 50 years of drag.

Dayna Steele’s Next Act The local personality debuts an emotional new play next month.

Jereme Scott and Ruth Atkinson empower older survivors at HIV & Aging Coalition, Houston.

Local Organizations Host Thanksgiving Gatherings for the LGBTQ Community

Baylor College of Medicine’s Caleb Brown uses his online platform to destigmatize living with HIV.

The Pilot Dance Project’s ‘Lazarus in the Promised Land’ Premieres November 6

Queer Things to Do in Houston

Houston Cinema Arts Festival Spotlights Third-Coast Film Talent

Legacy Community Health CEO Katy Caldwell retires after 25 years of growing the organization.

Jasmine Hearn Performs at Moody Center for the Arts on November 5

Greg Abbott Signs Texas Sports Bill Targeting Transgender Students

OCTOBER 2021 issue

PHOTOS II: OutSmart’s Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards

PHOTOS: OutSmart’s Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards

Jessica Zyrie Makes a Splash in New York City

Tisha Flowers loves the dark side of drag.

Victor Wimberly Jr. and Tony Tuckwiller III spent over 30 years together before they could get married at their church

Out There - Photos by Dalton DeHart and Crew

Texas Renaissance Festival Strives to Be an LGBTQ “Safe Space”

Barbara Levine and Paige Ramey’s MFAH collection includes over a century’s worth of LGBTQ images.

Arthur Cordova helped lay the foundation for Latino Pride events in Houston.

Queer Things To Do in Houston

Walt Zipprian’s bus tour recounts the gayborhood’s notorious past.

Former racquetball champion Jan Pasternack’s legacy continues.

State Agency Removes Online LGBTQ Youth Resources After GOP Complaint

Queen Persephone reigns over the local drag scene.

Brennan’s is the perfect spot for a romantic night out.

Stoo is an outspoken actor and activist.

OutSmart’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners

Gian Quiteno helps clients achieve their fitness goals.

OG 713 makes high-quality, Houston-themed apparel.

DJ Athenz’s tunes draw in a wide variety of listeners.

Tammi Wallace empowers Houston’s LGBTQ-owned businesses.

Amir Diamond connects through the airwaves.

Morton and Preston Aubrey wanted every part of their wedding ceremony to be meaningful.

Lady Shamu is Houston’s crazy, cussing drag grandma.

Bob Morrissey pushes boundaries with his sardonic sense of humor.

SEPTEMBER 2021 - Digital Issue

Photographer and rapper Emilio Coochie uses his platform to make a difference.

Tifa Tittlywinks shares the art of burlesque in Houston and beyond.

Gay painter Edgar Medina folds color and culture into his works.

Artist Martine Gutierrez uses her latest exhibit to deconstruct social norms.

Attorney Jessica Rodriguez-Wahlquist handles some of Houston's toughest personal-injury cases.

Austin Davis Ruiz empowers local LGBTQ organizations.

Morena Roas' unique perspectives shine through in her music.

Lil Nas X Voices Support for LGBTQ Houston Nonprofits

Fabian Echavarri's drawings spread awareness about transgender issues.

Steven Vargas is a longtime advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Fall 2021 Stage & Theater Preview

Craig Henderson passed away of unknown causes on August 30.

KHOU-TV journalist Briahn Hawkins wants to give the LGBTQ community a voice.

AUGUST 2021

Gayest & Greatest 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards

La’darius Mirage Jackson is Houston’s drag mover and shaker.

Happy Lee and Doug Smith met during a memorable business trip.

Singer Cory McGee looks ahead to a demanding opera career.

Up-Close-and-Personal with Betty Who

Artist Moe Penders dives into a turbulent family history.

UH LGBTQ Resource Center’s Juliann Losey helps students understand intersections of identity.

DJ Mel is proud to be a part of a diversifying community.

Singer-songwriter Uliya’s electro-acoustic songs heal and inspire listeners.

Curtis Braly pushes new boundaries in country music.

Texas GSA Groups Create Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Students

Get the spin on DJ GNDRBNDR’s versatile career

COVER STORY: Finding Her Groove

JULY 2021 issue

Todd Slaughter’s Galveston bar celebrates five years in business.

Marcus Pontello documents the rich history of Numbers Nightclub.

An Interview with Miss Lone Star Houston 2021

An Interview with Mr. Lone Star Houston 2021

For 40 years and counting, Numbers Nightclub has kept the party going.

Sheila Morton’s Island charity gives back to LGBTQ people in need.

Queer Houstonians Embrace Their Inner Geek at This Year’s Compicpalooza

Heavy Hitters Pride Creates Community for LGBTQ Men of Color and Larger Size

Handwritten notes sparked up Shaquinta Lajuana Lynea Richardson and Kimberly Lanai Daily’s relationship.

This Saturday, Harrison Guy interviews Larry Bagneris, Houston’s Pride parade founder.

JUNE 2021 - PRIDE ISSUE

Carl Nassib is First Active NFL Player to Come Out as Gay

After 30 years of drag, Dana Roxanne’s wheels keep on turning.

Jack Wolff is helping pave the way for the next generation of LGBTQ dancers.

Transgender judge Phyllis Frye’s journey to acceptance began with her late wife, Trish.

Blackberri puts Houston drag on the radar.

Madelyn and Margo Whitley take the fashion world by storm.

Diamond Stylz rose from adversity to lead Black Transwomen, Inc.

The Banner Project creators Sara Fernandez and Kirk Baxter discuss their educational pop-up exhibit.

Rapper Uncle Tino’s rainbow-themed album was five years in the making.

Ivanna Cupcake shares her recipe for success.

Grizzly Pines is a clothing-optional haven for gay men.

Dr. Bhavik Kumar is a dedicated provider of trans care and abortion services.

rrow Acres offers family-friendly tiny houses in East Texas.

Mel Gonzales, Texas’ first trans homecoming king, reflects on his ambitious plans.

Writer and activist Eesha Pandit uses her expertise to empower progressive organizations.

LGBTQ Nightclub Opens This Weekend in West Houston

Macie Oupraxay’s life journey led to a booming career in makeup.

Writer and grant-maker Bao-Long Chu helps creative groups prosper.

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Denali Foxx

The Orange Show's latest event occurs May 14–16.

Asian Pacific American Leaders

Rainbow Ranch thrives on its inclusive atmosphere.

Standing Against Hare

Solar-Wilson Village provides African hospitality in the heart of Texas.

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LGBTQ Houstonians offer high-quality artisan goods.

Uplifting Black Trans Voices

Houston’s Nerdiest Queen

Jacob Medina avoids the trends trap with his comfortable designs.

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