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The good, the bad & the ‘A-List’

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Michael Stephens

These arts, cultural & sports stories defined gay Dallas in 2011 A lot of eyes were focused on Dallas nationally in 2011 — for good and bad — but much of what made the city a fun place last year … Continue reading →

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“A Gathering — 30 Years of AIDS” tonight at the Winspear

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Rich Lopez

Come together The Dallas arts community is coming together for a spectacular One-Night-Only performance commemorating 30 Years of AIDS. An unprecedented collaboration between some of the finest arts organizations in Dallas, A Gathering: The Dallas Arts Community Reflects on 30 … Continue reading →

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A Formal Affair

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

Solmonese fears 2012 setback Outgoing HRC president says community must fight for Obama JOHN WRIGHT | Senior Political Writer wright@dallasvoice.com Joe Solmonese admits he’s “very concerned” about President Barack Obama’s prospects for re-election. But Solmonese says he’s equally concerned about … Continue reading →

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Defining Homes • Ask the EXPERTS

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

With the economy still in a wicked mess, reports are that the latest trend in homebuying is not buying. Renters are on the rise. But are they? Real estate source Inman reported in January that it is cheaper to buy … Continue reading →

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Investigation clears gay Fort Worth teacher

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Michael Stephens

Kristopher Franks set to return to work Friday after 4-day leave stemming from allegations of improper behavior Tammye Nash | Senior Editor nash@dallasvoice.com FORT WORTH — Gay Western Hills High School teacher Kristopher Franks, put on paid administrative leave on … Continue reading →

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Brian Stokes Mitchell tonight at the Winspear

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Rich Lopez

Theater king TITAS brings in Broadway leading man Brian Stokes Mitchell for a one-night engagement. The Tony Award winner performs a night of songs proving he can carry a show well on his own. DEETS: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora … Continue reading →

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Applause: Stage pink

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Michael Stephens

Queer highlights from the upcoming theater season RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writer Anticipation should be strong for the upcoming theater season in general. Ambitious shows like Giant, The Tempest, West Side Story and Hairspray all dot the stage horizon. But … Continue reading →

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Update: Hightower apparently headed for runoff in Arlington

Posted on May 14, 2011 by admin

With 80 percent of the vote counted, gay candidate Chris Hightower appears to be headed into a runoff for the District 5 seat on the Arlington City Council with incumbent Lana Wolff. Although only 112 votes separate the two, Hightower … Continue reading →

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Sheriff Lupe Valdez, a Democrat, on why she’s going to the Log Cabin Republicans Convention

Posted on April 27, 2011 by John Wright

Sheriff Lupe Valdez The Log Cabin Republicans will hold their National Convention in Dallas this coming weekend, and we’ll have a full story in Friday’s print edition. But because the convention actually begins Thursday, we figured we’d go ahead and … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Police release description of missing vehicle belonging to NE Dallas murder victim

Posted on April 27, 2011 by John Wright

Earlier we told you about the two men found dead in a burned Northeast Dallas apartment. Police are still not releasing the victims’ names because their bodies were so badly damaged in the fire that they’re waiting on the medical … Continue reading →

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