LGBTQ

In a Small Texas Town, Pride Grows Loud and Joyful
| July 18, 2025
A grassroots movement in rural Texas created a more inclusive place for all.

Pride Month every month: How to support lesbian bars amidst dwindling numbers
by Sierra Rozen
| June 13, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | get involved | HARDGATE | History | HOLIDAYS | LGBTQ | LIFESTYLE | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
In the United States, there are only 36 remaining lesbian bars compared to an estimated 803 gay bars. The Lesbian Bar Project reports that in 1980 there were 200 lesbian bars.

2025 Pride: 8 ways to celebrate in Houston
| May 21, 2025
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From fashion shows to parades and business luncheons, these 2025 Pride events are happening right in Houston’s backyard.

Rainbow rundown: 9 Pride 2025 events in Dallas-Fort Worth
| May 21, 2025
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The Dallas-Fort Worth area is celebrating Pride 2025 in big ways. Check out these nine events from May to October that will show you that you belong.

Texas House votes to strictly define man and woman, excluding trans people from state records
| May 12, 2025
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If it becomes law, the bill would define sex based on reproductive organs and require state documents and policies to comply with that framework.

Celebrate Pride Month with these must-read books
by Sam Cohen
| June 18, 2024
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom to share recommendations for books by LGBTQ+ authors. Here’s what they said.