Erasing Color, Erasing Community: Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks and the Fight for Visibility
Houston’s rainbow crosswalks were created to honor a life lost, not to make a political statement. Now, after Governor Abbott ordered their removal, community leaders…
OutSmart Magazine 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners
Celebrating those who make Houston shine.
The Happening at the Orange Show Keeps Houston Weird—and Wonderful
From puppets to poets to medicine/art mashups, The Happening at the Orange Show delivers unpredictable creativity each month — and now it’s OutSmart readers’ Best…
Gianna Christina Ramirez Shines as Trans Advocate and Community Builder
Pansexual trans advocate Gianna Christina Ramirez wins multiple 2025 Gayest & Greatest honors, celebrating decades of activism, community building, and a vision of hope amid…
Excellence Under Pressure: Harris County’s “Fab Five” Judges
Harris County’s “Fab Five” LGBTQ judges face constant scrutiny and higher expectations. Their record of fairness, reform, and leadership shows how representation and excellence go…