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Opera Star David Daniels, Husband Plead Guilty to Sexual Assaulting Young Man

The two reached a plea deal in a case involving an assault on a graduate student in Houston in 2010.

Texas Man Charged With Attacking Trans Woman; FBI Seeks Other Victims

Salih Alhemoud, 28, of Houston, is accused of assaulting a trans woman he met on Grindr, whom he called a "demon," and authorities say he's a suspect in other, similar crimes.

Trans Women Killed in Houston, Milwaukee

Marisela Castro was shot in the back on a Houston street, and Toi Davis was found dead in Milwaukee under mysterious circumstances.

Gay Asian American Candidate Benjamin Chou Calls Opponent's Ad Racist

Chou says a doctored image in rival Lesley Briones's ad "seeks to reinforce negative stereotypes" of Asian Americans. View it below.

Trans Woman Paloma Vazquez Fatally Shot in Houston

Vazquez was found dead in her apartment Saturday. She had been shot multiple times.

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Two More Trans Americans Reported Killed in 2021

Za'niyah Williams and Nikki Turietta both died by violence in December.

Fully Vaxxed But Lost to COVID: Houston Mourns Out Realtor, Activist

John Buchanan, a casualty of the pandemic, was fully vaccinated but had underlying health conditions. 

Suspect Charged With Shooting Houston Woman After Learning She's Trans

Eric Aguillon is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the attack, which left the woman paralyzed.

Three More Trans or Gender-Nonconforming Americans Killed in U.S.

The latest casualties are Boston antiviolence activist and ballroom icon Jahaira DeAlto Balenciaga, and two Texans, Iris Santos and Tiffany Thomas.

 

Police Arrest Man Accused of Killing Victim He Met on Grindr

Benjamin Davis has been charged with capital murder in the death of of Victor Najera Betanzos.

Trans Woman Asia Jynaé Foster Shot to Death in Houston

Foster is the 38th trans American known to have died by violence in 2020.

With Itali Marlowe's Killing, at Least 19 Trans People Killed in 2019

Itali Marlowe is at least the 19th trans person killed in the U.S. and the second black trans woman killed in Houston this year.

Man Who Dated Houston Trans Woman Charged With Her Murder

Joshua Dominic Bourgeois, 25, is charged with the murder of 22-year-old Tracy Single.

Trans Woman Tracy Single Murdered in Houston

She is the 16th trans American known to have been murdered this year, and the 15th Black trans woman.

World Pride 2023 Site Down to 3 Cities

New York's event this year was a hit, and Copenhagen will host the 2021 festivities.

Houston Restaurant Server Calls Customer 'Fat,' 'Gay' on Receipt

The customer says he won't go back to the establishment.

Death Threats and a Sex Offender: Houston's Drag Story Hour Collapses

The children's event attracted protests and intimidation, which escalated after a former participant's criminal record was revealed.

Trans Woman Shot in Houston; Suspect at Large

Police and media are receiving criticism for misgendering the victim.

Memorial Established for Man Killed Outside Houston Gay Bar

Jared Jonte Jacobs, a 25-year-old bisexual man run down as he exited a Montrose bar, was a registered nurse.