Alejandra Salinas, a Houston attorney and longtime advocate, is running for City Council At-Large Position 4, bringing her ...

Pansexual trans advocate Gianna Christina Ramirez wins multiple 2025 Gayest & Greatest honors, celebrating decades of activism, community building, and a vision of hope amid challenging times.

From puppets to poets to medicine/art mashups, The Happening at the Orange Show delivers unpredictable creativity each month — and now it’s OutSmart readers’ Best Performing Arts Organization.

Read the October 2025 issue, here. OutSmart magazine is thrilled to celebrate Houston’s best and brightest in our 28th annual ...

Just three years ago, photographer Nora Dayton (she/her) picked up her camera to capture a local community gathering for the first time. Since then, she has become a leading voice behind the lens, ...

Vivian Nguyen’s Cleo Roasting Co. is the 2025 Favorite Coffee Roaster, (Photos by Alex Rosa) • Favorite Coffee Roaster: Cleo Roasting Co. Houston’s coffee lovers have been buzzing over Cleo Roasting ...

In Houston’s drag scene, a new star is shining brighter than ever: Delulu, winner of OutSmart magazine’s Gayest & Greatest 2025 Best New Drag Queen. With pronouns shifting playfully between ...

In the vibrant culinary landscape of Houston’s East End, City Cellars HTX is celebrating being named the Favorite New Restaurant and Favorite Restaurant for Outdoor Dining by OutSmart readers in this ...

Eric Kirkpatrick, 49, has received this year’s Favorite Male Personal Injury Attorney award, a recognition of his expertise and dedication to advocating for his clients. Throughout his career, ...

Brian Klosterboer does his research. And not just the nuances of the law—he digs deep into Texas’ LGBTQ history, learning about the trans rights activists and queer leaders who came before. Their ...

Chanel Chowdhury never expected bartending to become her passion. Years ago, she was just a server at a sports bar, not yet knowing that bartending would soon change her life. “Eventually, I was ...

Benjamin Leger is a marketing professional and freelance writer. After more than a decade as a magazine editor and journalist in Louisiana, he moved to Houston in 2024. He spends his free time ...