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Consider Galveston, Texas, for an LGBT Friendly Vacation
The island city of Galveston, Texas, is the perfect LGBT-friendly oasis, complete with gorgeous beaches, historical architecture and a long list of fantastic restaurants and shops. Located in southern Texas, this beautiful Victorian city is one of the most LGBT-friendly
Read moreGalveston, Texas: An LGBT Friendly Gem
Looking for a relaxed island getaway in an LGBT friendly environment? Galveston, Texas, an island located in the south of Texas, just might be the perfect match for you. Only thirty-two miles long and two and a half miles wide,
Read moreNibbling and Cuddling at Cafes in Austin
People from all over the country head to Austin for its rich LGBT community. The city is welcoming and you will find gay gathering places throughout the area. A large number of gay bars are located in the downtown warehouse
Read moreNoshing and Canoodling at Cafes in Galveston
One of the hottest vacation spots for gay men from Houston is Galveston. You’ll find plenty of gay clubs, restaurants and guesthouses in the area. There is plenty of noshing and canoodling when you bring a date to one of
Read moreMARY GONZALEZ: SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVIST AND LEADER
by Tina Rulewicz With no Republican opposition, Mary Edna Gonzalez (Democrat) becomes the first woman to ever hold El Paso, Texas’s State Representative District Seat 75. Ms. Gonzalez overcame many obstacles during the primaries. Attacked for being too progressive as
Read moreDishing and Dating at Cafes and Frozen Yogurt Shops in Houston
Nothing helps you chill out more than a relaxed date at a yogurt shop or cafe in Houston. Traveling means packing, rushing and experiencing new things together. The familiarity of an icy treat is sure to warm up your mood
Read moreAs Texas Goes, By Gail Collins, Is Big
Much like Texas itself, Gail Collins’ new book “As Texas Goes” is a big deal. It makes a big statement about a state that puts much of its worth into the concept that bigger is better. Collins expresses how these
Read moreMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston Texas
Two major reasons why the LGBT community loves to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas (MFAH), aside from its fabulous exhibits, is its distinguished director, Gary Tinterow, and its proximity to the robust Houston GLBT Community Center.
Read moreLANE LEWIS: THE ADVOCATE
By Tina Rulewicz In reference to leadership, Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP) Chair Lane Lewis maintains, “[I]t’s a difficult thing leading people, it’s a difficult thing.” And yet, such positions have providentially found Lewis throughout his career. From social work
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