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Dallas Life

The best ways to celebrate Pride in Dallas this month

By Carly May Gravley and OthersJune 12, 2026

From parades to parties, there are several ways to paint the town every color of the rainbow all month long.

Film, TV & Streaming

In the new queer horror triumph ‘Leviticus,’ the monster is the face of a loved one

By Preston BartaJune 10, 2026

Director Adrian Chiarella and star Joe Bird discuss the making of one of year’s best films ahead of its theatrical release this month.

Dallas Life

Photos: Even rain couldn’t wash away the vibrancy of the 2026 Dallas Pride Parade

By Alex GonzalezJune 8, 2026

Downtown Dallas wasn’t all sunshine on Saturday, but it was undoubtedly all rainbows.

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Dallas Life

Marching on: Dallas’ Pride Month parade keeps focus on the road ahead

By Alyssa FieldsJune 4, 2026

As Texas legislators continue to target the LGBTQ+ community, this year’s Pride Parade paves a new road to resilience.

Dallas pride flag at City Hall
Politics & Government

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is, again, absent as Pride begins

By Austin WoodJune 2, 2026

Johnson isn’t especially known for his participation in city events. But some advocates say this year, it sends a message.

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Politics & Government

Denton’s ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ is the target of Ken Paxton’s latest ‘frivolous’ lawsuit

By Emma RubyJune 2, 2026

This is the fourth annual swim party for the Denton Pride festival, and the event has drawn “negative attention” in the past.

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Fans of Pride Month show their support at Fair Park.
Education

UNT withdraws support for Denton Pride ahead of festival’s 10th year

By Emma RubyMay 28, 2026

Pride organizers were blindsided when the university backed out of plans for a sidewalk chalk event and a vendor fair.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Health

Paxton forces Texas hospital to open ‘detransition’ clinic as part of settlement

By Austin WoodMay 15, 2026

Texas Children’s Health will also have to terminate five ‘woke’ physicians.

Visual Arts

Refusing the white wall: Concurrence exhibit to turn Dallas into a living canvas for a day

By Preston BartaMay 8, 2026

Multimedia artist Destiny King is bringing over 55 artists to Barro East Dock for a one-day immersive experience.

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Dallas Life

Sapphic Storytellers Creates a Safe Space for a Silenced Community

By Lisa LamanApril 24, 2026

Sapphic Storytelling is a series catered to members of the LGBTQ+ community looking for a safe space to create freely and loud.

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Crime & Police

Police Detain Dozens in Raid on Dallas ‘Sex Party’ Amid Harry Hines Crackdown

By Emma RubyApril 22, 2026

Police arrested two men they say organized the gathering, and seized thousands of grams of drugs during the search.

Bookshelves housing special collections at the Oak Lawn Library decorated with pride flags.
Politics & Government

An LGBTQ Cultural Center at Risk: Concern for Oak Lawn Library Persists

By Austin WoodApril 17, 2026

Dallas Public Library staff are reviewing alternatives to closing the Oak Lawn Branch. Some advocates are still concerned.

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Politics & Government

With Rainbow Crosswalks Gone, Dallas Considers New Symbols of Pride

By Emma RubyApril 13, 2026

Decorated crosswalks in Oak Lawn and South Dallas were removed last month to comply with an order from the governor.

Rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs in Dallas
Politics & Government

Rainbow Removal: Dallas Begins Erasing Pride, Black Lives Matter Crosswalks

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersMarch 24, 2026

Crews began scraping and power washing crosswalks with Pride rainbows and Black Lives Matter designs on Monday. The removal will go on through April.

Dallas Life

Name a More Iconic Duo That Has Toured in Dallas Than A Twink and A Redhead

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 23, 2026

The viral duo of A Twink and A Redhead told us everything you need to know about their new tour, which kicks off in Dallas this week. And if they’ve actually had sex in a Panera.

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Features

August Ponthier Finds That Everywhere Isn’t Texas on Their Debut Album

By Alec SpicerFebruary 13, 2026

What’s the relationship status of North Texas indie-pop singer August Ponthier with their home state? It’s complicated.

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Education

UNT Graduate Student ‘Investigated’ Under New State Bathroom Law, School Policy

By Emma RubyFebruary 2, 2026

Officials told the student she’d been reported under a new policy that mandates individuals to use bathrooms that correspond with their birth gender.

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Dallas Life

New Year, New Path: The Dallas Pride Parade Is Moving

By Alec SpicerJanuary 30, 2026

The June Pride Parade, not the September one.

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Dallas Life

Dallas Given Until End of the Month To Plan Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 20, 2026

The city’s request for an exception to Gov. Greg Abbott’s order requiring the removal of the rainbow crosswalks has been denied.

queer motherland members
Dallas Life

Queer Motherland Reclaims LGBTQ+ African History

By Christine OdwessoJanuary 13, 2026

The Dallas-based organization cultivates community and challenges the misconception that Africa cannot be queer.

Dallas Life

Dungeons of Dallas: You Can Rent One of These Kink-Bnbs

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 9, 2026

Did you know Dallas has rental dungeons? Now you can ball-bust on a budget.

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Visual Arts

‘Silence Has Never Served Us,’ New LGBTQ+ Advocacy Mural Unveiled in Oak Lawn

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 9, 2026

A new mural in Oak Lawn honors the lives of local queer advocates.

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