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For advertising or subscription information, call 713/520-7237 ext. 10 or email: [email protected] Established in 1994, OutSmart is an award-winning monthly publication that has delivered local and national news to Houston’s LGBT audience for over 23 years. Published in print and online, we reach 200,000+ readers each month and have a loyal fan base spanning from Houston to Los Angele

s. The magazine even has an international following in Canada, Mexico, The United Kingdom, Australia, and various other locations across the globe. OutSmart has proudly received recognition on both local and national levels. The magazine was voted “Nation’s Best Local Magazine” by the Vice Versa Gay Press Awards and has been named “Best Local Publication in Houston” by the Houston Press for four consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009). Pick up a free copy of OutSmart at any of our 375+ locations in and around Houston. The magazine is also distributed at select sites in Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, and San Antonio.

As 2025 ends, OutSmart looks back on a year marked by both progress and pushback in Houston’s LGBTQ community. We covere...
12/20/2025

As 2025 ends, OutSmart looks back on a year marked by both progress and pushback in Houston’s LGBTQ community. We covered Pride, leadership, culture, and the local issues shaping daily life—celebrating wins while documenting challenges as they unfolded. Thank you to our readers and contributors for supporting independent LGBTQ journalism. We head into 2026 focused on telling the stories that matter here.
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What began as two women reaching for beers at the same cooler eventually became a love story that stretched across citie...
12/20/2025

What began as two women reaching for beers at the same cooler eventually became a love story that stretched across cities, campuses, and years. Kelley and Lauren built a partnership grounded in humor, care, and a deep sense of home. Their Cancún wedding brought together family, friends, and community for a celebration they still describe as the most fun trip of their lives. Link in comments.

For the members of the Galveston Gay Chorus, performing is about belonging, visibility, and sharing joy with the communi...
12/19/2025

For the members of the Galveston Gay Chorus, performing is about belonging, visibility, and sharing joy with the community. Their rehearsals, charity work, and growing camaraderie all shape the group’s identity. This holiday season includes multiple appearances across the island. Link in comments.

Supporters filled Pearl Side Peace for Alejandra Salinas’ runoff watch party as anticipation gave way to celebration. Sa...
12/18/2025

Supporters filled Pearl Side Peace for Alejandra Salinas’ runoff watch party as anticipation gave way to celebration. Salinas secured victory in the Houston City Council At-Large 4 race, marking a milestone for progressive and LGBTQ representation in city politics. Link in comments.

Sarah Sachi grew up watching TUTS from the audience, and now she's back on that stage for Irving Berlin’s White Christma...
12/18/2025

Sarah Sachi grew up watching TUTS from the audience, and now she's back on that stage for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. She talks about discovering the film in college, falling for the dancing, and loving the show’s themes of family and connection. This season’s production also leans into inclusive casting, bringing new representation to a familiar holiday story. Link in comments.

The opening of nominations for Pride Houston’s 2026 Grand Marshals is a reminder that Pride is built by people, not just...
12/17/2025

The opening of nominations for Pride Houston’s 2026 Grand Marshals is a reminder that Pride is built by people, not just events. From organizers and advocates to artists and allies, Grand Marshals reflect the depth and diversity of Houston’s LGBTQ community. This tradition reaches back to the movement’s earliest days and continues through Pride Houston 365’s year-round work. Honoring leadership is not ceremonial; it's how a community sustains itself. Link in comments.

Just days after Texas’ new bathroom law took effect, confusion over how it can be enforced is already coming into focus....
12/17/2025

Just days after Texas’ new bathroom law took effect, confusion over how it can be enforced is already coming into focus. Protesters at the Capitol tested the law by using restrooms matching their gender identity, exposing inconsistent responses from state officers. Cities like Austin are now seeking creative ways to limit harm through policy changes, while critics warn the law invites invasive scrutiny and unequal treatment. The debate over SB 8 is quickly shifting from theory to real-world consequences. Link in comments.

2025 was a year for independent, international, and unconventional movies that showcase a wide range of what q***r filmm...
12/17/2025

2025 was a year for independent, international, and unconventional movies that showcase a wide range of what q***r filmmaking can be. Click the link in the comments for our list of ten films that represent just a sampling of what the year had to offer.

OutSmart Magazine wishes a warm and joyful Hanukkah to our Jewish readers, families, and friends. May the lights of the ...
12/16/2025

OutSmart Magazine wishes a warm and joyful Hanukkah to our Jewish readers, families, and friends. May the lights of the menorah bring comfort, reflection, and hope, and may this season be filled with peace, love, and togetherness. Chag Sameach! 🕎 💙

The deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner have prompted renewed appreciation for their decades-long commitment ...
12/16/2025

The deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner have prompted renewed appreciation for their decades-long commitment to LGBTQ equality. From financing the legal fight against Proposition 8 to publicly defending marriage equality as a core civil right, the couple used their influence to change lives. Their advocacy helped reshape the legal landscape for same-sex couples and remains a cornerstone of modern LGBTQ history. Link in comments.

For OutSmart’s annual roundup of notable books of 2025, we combed through the year’s most acclaimed releases—those champ...
12/16/2025

For OutSmart’s annual roundup of notable books of 2025, we combed through the year’s most acclaimed releases—those championed by critics, celebrated by readers, and recognized by major literary outlets. The result is a wide-ranging list of works that challenge norms, expand representation, and capture q***r experience in all its complexity. Click the link in the comments for the full list.

Following a contentious runoff campaign, Houston attorney Alejandra Salinas decisively beat Dwight Boykins for the Houst...
12/15/2025

Following a contentious runoff campaign, Houston attorney Alejandra Salinas decisively beat Dwight Boykins for the Houston City Council At-Large Position 4 seat left open by the resignation of Leticia Plummer, who resigned to run for Harris County Judge. Read our profile of Salinas at the link in the comments.

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