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Advocacy + Activism
Judge blocks anti-LGBTQ executive orders as lawsuit continues
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of three of Donald Trump’s executive orders that threatened to defund vital health and support services for LGBTQ people, including…
Community
Obituary • 06-06-25 • Frank “Stacey” Goff
Frank “Stacey” Goff, age 63, of Dallas died Monday, May 26, of natural causes. Born July 1, 1961, in Wichita Falls, he graduated from Rider High School and had lived in Dallas for the past 44 years. Stacey had worked for Caven Enterprises for 40 years, firs…
Community
Pet of the week • 06-06-25
Meet Sammie, a beautiful 1-year-11 month-old Siberian husky with a white coat and blue eyes who weighs 55 pounds. Sammie is bursting with energy and thrives in the great outdoors, but she is also a real cuddle bug. She gets along well with other dogs and ad…
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Dr Josh • 06-06-25 • Get your furbabies safe during Hot Pet Summer
Hola, everyone! Welcome back to my Woof column, and guess what: Summer is here! For many of us, that means more time outside, travel plans and fun celebrations. But for our pets, the heat and noise can sometimes be overwhelming or even dangerous.In this Woo…
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Dallas Pride announces 2025 grand marshal, honorary grand marshal
Dallas Pride this morning (Wednesday, June 4) announced “entertainment powerhouse” RJAY as grand marshal and All Elite Wrestling star Anthony Bowens as honorary grand marshal for the 2025 Dallas Pride Parade. “In keeping with this year’s powerful theme, ‘Pr…
Community
Pet of the wek • 05-30-25
Looking for a loyal companion who radiates joy and brings calm, comforting energy wherever he goes? Meet Atticus, an 8 ½-year-old Labrador retriever with a shiny black coat, a salt-and-pepper muzzle, and a heart full of love. At 70 pounds, he’s the perfect…
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Obituary • 05-30-25 • David Lee Lester
David Lee Lester, 65, of Dallas died of cardiac arrest on May 25 at Baylor Medical Center.Born Dec. 17, 1959, in Houston, David attended Strake Jesuit College Prep high school there. He had lived in Dallas for the last 18 years where he worked as manager of…
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Drag Brunch set at Hamburger Mary’s to benefit Black Tie Dinner
Tickets are on sale now for the “Shantaé and Friends Drag Brunch” happening Sunday, June 22, at Hamburger Mary’s, 4123 Cedar Springs Road, Ste. 101, with shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event, benefitting Black Tie Dinner beneficiaries, is hosted by Shantaé…
Advocacy + Activism
Lambda Legal, 2 law firms file suit against NIH over canceled grants
Lambda Legal along with law firms Crowell & Moring LLP and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP has filed a federal lawsuit against the National Institutes of Health over the termination of hundreds of research grants that funded essential research addressing th…
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Pet of the week • 05-16-25
Meet Lillian, a 3 ½-year-old domestic shorthair with a sleek, shiny black coat and brilliant green eyes. At 10 pounds, she’s the perfect size for lap cuddles. Lillian loves a good nap in a sunny window, but she also enjoys exploring her surroundings. While…
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The car-free social Dallas Bike Ride returns this month for the bike-curious
Queer bicyclists, get those shorts ready and your bike tuned up. The Dallas Bike Ride makes its return this week on Saturday, May 17, with a start time of 8 a.m. Back by popular demand, this event is a celebration of cycling and community. With an expected…
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Pet of the week • 05-09-25
Meet Scarlett, a two-year-old tripod Labrador/cattle dog weighing just 32 pounds and missing one back leg. Scarlett loves people and thrives on attention and affection. And her three-legged status doesn’t slow her down one bit; Scarlett gets around beautifu…
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