LGBTQ
Greg Abbott targets redistricting, abortion pills, trans people in special session
| July 23, 2025
Texas Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott’s special legislative session as “cruel” for including redistricting, seeking to ban abortion pills, and targeting trans people.
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.
The coolest tattoo shops in Texas — from Dallas to El Paso
| July 3, 2025
Art | BLACK OWNED BUSINESS | Community | LGBTQ | local business | SMALL BUSINESS | STATE | Tattoo | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Here are some unique tattoo shops in the state of Texas.
Pride Month every month: How to support lesbian bars amidst dwindling numbers
| 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
Community | CULTURE | diversity | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | inclusion | LGBTQ | LIFESTYLE | local | STATE | THINGS TO DO
From fashion shows to parades and business luncheons, these 2025 Pride events are happening right in Houston’s backyard.