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Deaths • 03.13.09
Anthony J. (Tony) Pavia, 54, formerly of Dallas, died on Oct. 28, 2008 at Firelands Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He had lived with AIDS for 22 years. Pavia was a member of Cathedral of Hope and sang with Positive Voices. For more than 20 years he had v…
Community
UN: Female Asian migrants highly vulnerable to HIV
By Associated Press Unsafe work conditions, sexual exploitation among risk factors MANILA, Philippines — Asian women working in Arab states are “highly vulnerable” to HIV infection and the problem may worsen amid the global financial crisis, according to a…
Community
Deaths • 03.06.09
Frey Roger Louis Frey, born Dec. 13, 1962, died peacefully in his Galveston home on Feb. 15. Frey was a longtime player with the Dallas gay softball league. He was also an active member of the Big Brothers Association. Frey is survived by his partner of 22…
Community
Deaths • 02.27.09
Roger Louis Frey Roger Louis Frey, born Dec. 13, 1962, died peacefully in his Galveston home on Feb. 15. Frey was a longtime player with the Dallas gay softball league. He was also an active member of the Big Brothers Association. Frey is survived by his pa…
Community
New support group forms for lesbians with cancer
By Tammye Nash Senior Editor Group, part of the programs at Gilda’s Club North Texas, is designed to help women avoid the emotional isolation that often comes with cancer Andra Baker Andra Baker is a licensed professional counselor and a certified cognitive…
Community
LESBIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Gilda’s Club North Texas will offer a support group specifically for lesbians currently in treatment for cancer or who are cancer survivors beginning March 10. The group will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Gild…
Community
Resource Center offering counseling for transgenders
By Staff Reports 10-session program is part of RCD’s partnership with SMU’s Center for Family Counseling; participation restricted to transgender community The Resource Center of Dallas will launch a transgender group counseling program on Thursday, March 5…
Community
Deaths • 02.13.09
Sam Anthony Sanchez, born June 1, 1975, died Jan. 20. He was preceded in death by his father, Gino Conde; and a nephew Blaine Michael Brandon. He is survived by his partner Ollie; mother and stepfather, Alicia and William Oliver; sisters, Darlene and husb…
Community
New AIDS-fighting gel 1st to show promise in early studies
By Mike Stobbe AP Medical Writer Microbicide gel from Indevus Pharmaceuticals is first to show any effectiveness in preventing HIV infections, but results only preliminary ATLANTA — An experimental vaginal gel has shown some promise in preventing infection…
Community
Deaths • 02.06.09
Wendy Stewart died Feb. 1 with her girlfriend Michelle at her side. Although many people might have overlooked her because of her appearance or for some other reason, Stewart’s friends knew that one had only to look into her soul to know what a beautiful pe…
Community
Deaths • 01.30.09
Erich Adelbert Austin, 42, died at his home in Dallas on Jan. 6. Austin, who had made Dallas his home for the past four years, was a native of Atlanta, Ga. He was recently employed as head merchandising designer for Craig Bachman Imports, Inc., at the Dal…
Arts + Entertainment
Rock that bod!
By ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Life+Style Editor [email protected] Wilhelmina Models, fitness mags are looking for the best bodies — and you know that has to be a gay guy WHERE TO SHOW OFF Gold’s Gym, 4817 W. Park Road, Plano. Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wilhel…
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