Super Bowl Chili Cook-off
Super Bowl XLVI chili cook-off, February 5, 2012. Photos by Dalton DeHart.
Archive for February, 2012
The Sons of Tennessee Williams
It takes more than hurricanes and broken levees to dampen the spirits or determination of The Big Easy’s colorful queer community. DVD short.
Houston’s Urgent Need: Onsite Counselors
The Pro Bono Counseling Program at Mental Health America of Greater Houston (MHA) has an immediate and urgent need for bilingual, Spanish-speaking therapists to conduct individual and/or group counseling sessions at the Airline Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Clinic.
Out at TUTS: Bring It On: The Musical
Bring It On: The Musical during Out at TUTS, sponsored by OutSmart Magazine, January, 26 2012. Photos by Dalton DeHart.
The Alley presents The Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger during Act Out at The Alley Theatre, January 26, 2012. Photos by Dalton DeHart.
The 20th Annual Transgender Unity Banquet Scheduled for April 28, 2011
The Houston Transgender Unity Committee is extending an open invitation to help us celebrate the 20th Annual Transgender Unity Banquet on Saturday April 28, 2011. This is the largest Transgender Community event held in Houston each year.
BARC Slammed by Animal Intake, Slashing Prices to Re-Home Animals
High intakes have exhausted BARC’s capability to provide additional space. Litter upon litter of puppies and multitudes of stray dogs are flooding the BARC facility while many area rescue groups are already full. BARC has also seen a higher number of lost pets or animals arriving at the facility that may have owners looking for them. Remember to check BARC if your pet is lost, no matter where you are located in the City. To check online, visit www.petharbor.com to search for your lost pet – BARC information is updated on this site every hour.
Fairness Works Houston to Hold Organizational Meeting on February 25
Fairness Works Houston will hold its first organizing meeting on February 25, 2012 to plan for a city charter amendment that would prohibit discrimination in Houston in the workplace and in housing situations. The meeting will detail the work that has been done and the work yet to be done. We will answer any questions you may have about the city charter amendment. Anyone that has a stake in this legislation is invited to attend.
Victory Fund and HRC Endorse Kyrsten Sinema for Congress
the Human Rights Campaign and the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund announced that both organizations have endorsed Kyrsten Sinema, an experienced and passionate leader, for Arizona’s 9th Congressional District. Sinema is a former state Senator and Representative and has been the Arizona legislature’s strongest proponent of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.
Funeral Notice: Albert Mata
Albert Mata, the spouse of Houston GLBT Community Center President Tim Brookover, passed away on Monday, February 2o, 2012. The Visitation and the Memorial Service will be at: Bethel United Church of Christ 1107 Shepherd Drive (in Houston’s Old West End) Houston, Texas 77007
