Speak Out Poll: Do you think the Boy Scouts will vote to allow gay youth members?

Posted on 17 May 2013 at 10:00am

Pet of the week • 05.17.13

Posted on 17 May 2013 at 9:45am

This gentle creature doesn’t yet have a name, so ask for #A785682. He is an adult large shepherd mix with a sweet disposition. Although found as a stray, he has the manners of a dog who once had a person. His black coat has tips of brown and his eyes will melt your heart. See [...]

Gay FW Scoutmaster speaks out

Posted on 17 May 2013 at 9:15am

Lesbian mom is one of many LGBT people already serving as leaders, says she plans to resign if BSA doesn’t change policy next week ANNA WAUGH  |  News Editor FORT WORTH — A lesbian Cub Scoutmaster recently took what she expects to be her last campout with her pack. The Fort Worth leader told Dallas Voice [...]

Judge says lesbian mom’s partner must go

Posted on 17 May 2013 at 9:00am

Collin County’s John Roach Jr. enforces ‘morality clause’ in divorce papers saying woman can’t have roommate unless they’re married ANNA WAUGH  |  News Editor MCKINNEY — Page Price and Carolyn Compton have been together for almost three years, but a Collin County judge is forcing them apart. Judge John Roach Jr., a Republican who presides [...]

Caught off guard

Posted on 17 May 2013 at 8:45am

Gay Texan cut off from partner of 34 years who has Alzheimer’s after sister-in-law obtained guardianship DAVID TAFFET  |  Staff Writer PITTSBURG, Texas — With his partner of 34 years in a nursing home, a court order preventing him from entering the facility and two weeks to get out of his house, Lon Watts sold [...]

Griggs, Medrano, Gates win; Abtahi, Kingston head to runoff

Posted on 11 May 2013 at 10:05pm

Dallas will go another two years without an openly gay person on its 15-member City Council — unless someone comes out.

Griggs, Medrano, Gates, Kingston lead after early voting in Dallas

Posted on 11 May 2013 at 7:11pm

It isn’t looking good for openly gay candidates in Dallas Municipal Elections tonight. Three openly gay candidates in two districts all trailed by considerable margins in early voting, according to results posted to the Dallas County Elections website just a few minutes after polls closed at 7 p.m.. Election Day voting results won’t be posted [...]

Local Briefs: Tickets on sale for Razzle Dazzle Dallas Main Event, Metroball

Posted on 10 May 2013 at 11:30am

Razzle Dazzle Dallas is less than a month away, and tickets have gone on sale online and in person. Tickets range in price from $5 for general admission to the Main Event, to $100 for all access throughout the weekend including the MetroBall. Also available online are Razzle Dazzle T-shirts, parking and a four-pack. Online [...]

Speak Out Poll: Does LGBT marketing/publicity influence your travel decisions?

Posted on 10 May 2013 at 11:29am

Pet of the week • 05.10.13

Posted on 10 May 2013 at 11:15am

Garith is a wonderful little guy who was transferred from a local shelter and brought to Operation Kindness in hopes of finding his forever home. Garith gets along well with other dogs and he loves belly rubs.  He also enjoys playing with tennis balls and toys in the play yard.  He is very active and [...]