Statistical Recognition: Count Us In!
The U.S. Health & Human Services Department is going to begin collecting health date on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender populations so it will be able to see, concretely, disparities in health care.
Click here to send the government your input on how and what data should be collected. The deadline for comments is August 1.
Will 2011 Be Safer in Our Public Schools?
Imagine the fourth largest city in the U.S. protecting its students, faculty and staff from discrimination based on sexual orientation,… Read More »
Bias/Hate Violence: Where Are We?
Update:The following letters were read publicly at the 7/27/11 dedication of the Montrose Remembrance Garden, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the murder of Houston resident Paul Broussard.
Mario Gallegos, Jr., State Senator
Cure for the Summertime Blues
SPRY Socials are open to anyone who is at least 60 years old and who identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Potluck – July 14th, 4-6pm | Movie Afternoon – “Connie and Carla” July 21st, 1pm
Free Class Gives Dollar-Stretching Healthy Nutrition Tips
You are what you eat! Healthy Eating on a Budget will discuss the importance of a healthy diet and getting the nutrition your body needs to improve your quality of life. Click the headline for more information.
New Laws to Affect Bullying/Youth Suicide
Montrose Counseling Center anxiously awaits the signing of two bills recently approved by the Texas Legislature that would address anti-bullying and youth suicide prevention. Governor Perry has 30 days to sign the legislation, and all signs are pointing to that happening in this month.
HATCH Prom: Over the Rainbow & Over the Moon!
“Over the Rainbow” was held this Friday, June 10, 7 p.m. – midnight, in the GLBT Cultural Center, 401 Branard. Thank you to the following businesses who, year after year, regardless of the state of the economy, find ways to support this event by providing food, beverages, flowers, and prizes for the youth.
Hurricane Season Is Upon Us
As one of the agencies to be up and running just 24 hours after Hurricane Ike struck the Gulf Coast,… Read More »
Whole Lotta Thanks for Whole Foods
You’ve probably been watching with anticipation the building of the new Montrose Whole Foods Store at 701 Waugh Drive. The… Read More »