The Air Force will deny early retirement to transgender service members with 15–18 years of service, forcing separation ...

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Texas House Republicans released a redistricting proposal that dismantles multiple congressional districts criticized by the ...

The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee has approved SB 7, a new version of the so-called bathroom bill that would fine ...

The Montrose Center hosted a book fair featuring independent Houston-area LGBTQ authors representing multiple literary genres ...

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The sweeping 'One Big Beautiful Bill' brings changes to taxes, retirement, healthcare, and estate planning. Here's what it ...

Patrick Sims combines gospel roots, deep self-reflection, and bold storytelling in Love Notes, a new EP that redefines love ...

For nearly five decades, Deborah Moncrief Bell has shaped Houston’s LGBTQ media—spanning print, radio, listservs, and ...

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold Tennessee's gender identity care ban has intensified anti-LGBTQ legislative ...

From house parties to headline gigs, DJ Ari has built a decade-long career on instinct, community, and unapologetic ...