Posted on 10 May 2013 at 11:29am
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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 [...]
Gay candidate vies for Dallas school board seat
Posted on 10 May 2013 at 10:30am
Arturo Sierra would be DISD’s 2nd out trustee; Fort Worth incumbent Carlos Vasquez seeks re-election amid opposition within community ANNA WAUGH | News Editor The Dallas school board could gain an openly gay member this year, but Fort Worth’s could lose gay incumbent Carols Vasquez. Arturo “Art” Sierra hopes to make it into a [...]
COVER STORY: Tourism efforts get mixed reviews
Posted on 10 May 2013 at 9:15am
Press tour, now in its 10th year, is considered a success, but CVB has nixed outside consultant and scaled back website, which isn’t up to date DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer Doug Mayo has been to Dallas twice on press trips sponsored by the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau promoting LGBT travel to the city. Mayo [...]
DP benefits plans may need changes
Posted on 10 May 2013 at 9:00am
AG’s opinion prompts lawsuit to halt coverage for same-sex partners in El Paso County, but Equality Texas maintains there’s a simple fix ANNA WAUGH | News Editor LGBT advocates are encouraging governmental entities in Texas that offer domestic partner health benefits to revamp the language of their plans so they can continue offering them without interruption [...]
Does Dallas City Hall need an LGBT liaison?
Posted on 10 May 2013 at 8:46am
District 14 candidate says position would address ‘lack of sensitivity’ after Mayor Rawlings calls marriage resolution a ‘misuse’ of council time DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer In the wake of another LGBT public relations dustup for Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, one council candidate is proposing that City Hall add an LGBT liaison position for [...]
Local Briefs: LGBT immigrants to participate in Citizenship for All march in Dallas
Posted on 03 May 2013 at 12:30pm
Quir Dallas, a group for undocumented LGBT immigrants, will participate in the Citizenship for All march in downtown Dallas on May 5. LGBT and straight allies are welcome to join. Lucy Martinez asked people to bring Pride flags, and posters will be provided. As an immigration reform bill works its way through Congress, LGBT inclusion [...]
Pet of the week • 05.03.13
Posted on 03 May 2013 at 12:30pm
Harper is a young beautiful golden boy who craves affection. Nothing makes him happier than being with people who love on him. He’s playful, but also very gentle, keeping his claws retracted when reaching for your hand. And that’s good since he’s a polydactyl! Come visit Harper, A780221, at Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N. Westmoreland [...]
Gay TX mayor who fled U.S. speaks out
Posted on 03 May 2013 at 12:15pm
J.W. Lown, who left San Angelo for Mexico 4 years ago to remain with his partner, becomes an advocate for same-sex immigration rights JEREMY ROEBUCK | San Antonio Express-News SAN ANGELO — A secret gnawed at J.W. Lown’s conscience after his six years as mayor of this deeply conservative city on the West Texas [...]
Meyer takes on anti-gay incumbent Hill in District 3
Posted on 03 May 2013 at 11:45am
DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer Claudia Meyer jumped into the District 3 race near the deadline when, she said, neighbors came together hoping for representation for the area. Meyer is challenging South Dallas District 5 incumbent Vonciel Jones Hill, who’s home was redrawn into the Southwest Dallas District 3, retaining only about 20 percent of [...]
