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State Rep. Venton Jones’ HB 50 passes unanimously out of committee, bringing Texas ‘one step closer to smarter HIV prevention’
State Rep. Venton Jones has announced that on Monday, April 7, the House Committee on Public Health unanimously passed House Bill 50, the bill the Texas Democrat authored that would ensure HIV testing is a standard part of routine STD screenings, sending th…
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Dr. Josh • 04-04-25 • The dangers of heartworms
Hey Dallas Voice readers! Welcome back to another edition of my Woof column. Before we get into this month’s topic, I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who voted for Isla Veterinary Boutique Hospital in Addison, allowing us to win our fifth…
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Pet of the week • 04-04-25
Sasha, a pit bull terrier mix, is the definition of a mellow, calm companion. At 8 years, 5 months, old she is a lovable lapdog in a 55-pound package! Sasha is very smart and treat-motivated, which makes her easily trainable and eager to please. She would t…
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HRC examines how cuts at HHS affect LGBTQ community
On April 1, the Department of Health and Human Services laid off about 10,000 employees. Human Rights Campaign is examining how those cuts, especially at the Centers for Disease Control, will affect the LGBT community. Here’s what they’ve found so far. Key…
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State House Committee on Public Health holds hearing on Jones’ HB 50 in HIV testing
Texas State Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, announced Monday, March 31, that House Bill 50 — legislation he introduced that proposes “a crucial step forward in combating the HIV epidemic in Texas” by ensuring that HIV testing is offered to individuals undergoi…
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UPDATE: Klub Kweers raising funds for Trevor Project
UPDATE: Today — March 25 — only For every $1 you donate, the Atwood Family will match with $3 — turning every dollar donated into $4. ORIGINAL POST: Recent actions targeting our community make the work of Trevor Project more important than ever, said Bryē M…
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Kathy Metcalf: Growing up in Oak Lawn before it was the Gayborhood
Trolley tracks used to run down Cedar Springs Road (Photo courtesy of Kathy Metcalf) DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff [email protected] Not only was Kathy Metcalf raised in Oak Lawn, her parents were raised in the neighborhood, too. And her grandparen…
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Pet of the week • 03-21-25
Acorn is a sweet, goofy boy who loves romping around with other dogs, playing with kids and simply enjoying a belly rub. He is a 5-year-3-month-old, 64-pound terrier with a short marbled brown coat, white paws, white chest and a little white tip on his tail…
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Scene • 03-21-25
Advocacy + Activism
Resource Center urges calls to Congress to stop cuts to HIV prevention efforts
Resource Center issued a call to action today (Wednesday, March 19) urging people to contract their representatives in Congress to stop the Trump administration’s reported plans to defund and dismantle the Centers for Disease Control’s Division of HIV Preve…
Advocacy + Activism
Texas Health Action responds to proposed cuts in HIV prevention funding
Texas Health Action is a community informed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment with an expertise in people impacted by HIV. The organization op…
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As Texas Bear Round-up comes to a close, Dallas Bears announce dates and theme for TBRU 30
The Dallas Bears will wrap up its 29th season of Texas Bear Round-up on Sunday at the Hyatt Regency host hotel which started on Thursday (or Wednesday evening for some). Peripheral events will continue such as The Church at the Hidden Door, the tea dances a…
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