OutSmart’s annual holiday party at Rich’s Houston proved that the yuletide season is as fabulous as ever!Presented by Eklektik Interiors, Legacy Community Health, Premier Wireless, and Rich’s Houston, the event brought together friends, supporters, and advertisers for a night of joyful mingling and holiday magic.

Aug 13, 2024 · Shout out your favorites in Houston's LGBTQ community with the 28th annual Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards! Vote now for top picks in categories ranging from community champions to arts, real estate, and nightlife. Discover this year's winners in our October 2024 issue – don’t miss the excitement!

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Dec 2, 2024 · LGBTQ Rights It wasn’t long ago that marriage equality was not the law of the land. Prior to the 2015 Supreme Court Ruling in Obergefell, same-sex couples could not wed in many states.Similarly, queer sex was outlawed in many places prior to another landmark SCOTUS ruling in 2005, Lawrence v.Texas.

Jan 3, 2025 · Your support powers our journalism. As OutSmart celebrates 30+ years of LGBTQ storytelling in Houston, we are actively moving forward post-pandemic and need your support for our next chapter. Your contributions to the OutSmart Foundation for LGBTQ News and Media, a new 501(c)(3) public charity ...

Sep 5, 2024 · Abdiel Urcullu celebrating an Emmy win for his hairstyling work on the HBO series We’re Here. T his past January, Abdiel Urcullu, head hairstylist on the HBO original unscripted series We’re Here, was awarded the 2023 Emmy for Outstanding Hairstyling for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program.Then, in July, Urcullu was nominated for a 2024 Emmy award in the same category.

Mar 1, 2024 · RaeShanda has millions of followers worldwide, but at her heart she is a Southern girl with charm, class, and comedy. A U.S. Army veteran, she sampled a number of work opportunities following her discharge—including private lending and higher education—before running for City Council in Louisville, Kentucky.

On October 23, 2024, South Beach Houston was the place to be as the 27th Annual Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards Celebration brought Houston’s LGBTQ community together for a night of recognition, fun, and community pride. Hosted by KPRC 2’s Derrick Shore, the event celebrated the city’s favorites—from people to businesses—while raising funds to support the nonprofit mission ...

On October 23, 2024, South Beach Houston was buzzing with excitement as the 27th annual Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards Celebration brought Houston’s LGBTQ community together for a night of recognition, entertainment, and celebration. Hosted by KPRC 2’s Derrick Shore, the event honored the city’s favorite people, places, and businesses, as a fundraiser for the OutSmart ...

Feb 3, 2025 · An upscale hotel and cultural oasis that perfectly blends art, Houston swag, and hospitality has opened in the heart of Montrose adjacent to The Menil Collection. Hotel Saint Augustine, a concept by Bunkhouse Hotels, is a love letter to the city, with intentional design features meant to make guests ...