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Saying Hello to Dolly Was Easy. Goodbye Isn’t.
Dolly Parton didn’t just embrace LGBTQ+ fans—she answered their calls, defended their dignity and made an entire community feel like family. The post Saying Hello to Dolly Was Easy. Goodbye Isn’t. appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 19, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Linda Perry, finally in frame
After decades of creating hits for other artists, Linda Perry turns the lens on herself—and speaks candidly about vulnerability, queer visibility and reclaiming her voice. The post Linda Perry, finally in frame appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 19, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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DEAR TAMARA
After marrying, a gay couple finds themselves excluded from family celebrations—forcing a painful confrontation over prejudice, acceptance and what children are taught about love. The post DEAR TAMARA appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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Roots – more than a story of one family
Fifty years after Roots transformed America, Dr. My Haley reveals her vital role behind the masterpiece—and why truth, ancestry and courageous storytelling still matter. The post Roots – more than a story of one family appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 8, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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Democracy is on the line
As threats to mail-in voting and voter rolls mount, Americans must pay attention, speak louder and defend free and fair elections before it is too late. The post Democracy is on the line appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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The Cockpit’s Gai Ardiente
He’s shirtless, charming, remembers your drink and manages human energy like a master. Meet Gai Ardiente—the “perfect bartender” with one astonishing secret you won’t see coming. The post The Cockpit’s Gai Ardiente appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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Hunger Pains
In one of America’s richest states, one in five Texans faces hunger. This urgent call asks us to confront inequality—and vote with our stomachs. The post Hunger Pains appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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There’s more to September than a song
Galveston remembers the 1900 storm through haunted streets, lingering spirits and a fierce resilience that has helped the island rise again and again. The post There’s more to September than a song appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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WWDD – This is a hard one
Dolly Parton was more than a legend—she was family, a fearless LGBTQ+ ally and a radiant example of love lived without judgment. The post WWDD – This is a hard one appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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It’s football time in Houston
SUPER BOWL OR BUST Commentary: One hot summer afternoon, my friend Jackie Fairchild and I took out our bicycles and went for a ride along Buffalo Bayou and around downtown The post It’s football time in Houston appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Kiki Dion Van Wales
One doesn’t usually equate an average American town of less than 50,000 people with having a large, active LGBTQ+ community. The thing is, Galveston is no average American town, and The post Kiki Dion Van Wales appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Arson at Galveston gay bar should be prosecuted as a hate crime
On Wednesday afternoon, July 8, a fire was set in the upstairs apartment of the building that is home to Robert’s Lafitte, the oldest gay bar in Texas. The post Arson at Galveston gay bar should be prosecuted as a hate crime appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 6, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Pride Houston 365 missed a golden opportunity
Cities move Pride festivals & Parades to cooler October Commentary: Las Vegas did it. Atlanta did it. Even Galveston and Corpus Christi did it. What these cities did was move The post Pride Houston 365 missed a golden opportunity appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Twenty-five years of our leaders’ fiscal sabotage
The USA is now insolvent; bankrupt without filing or acknowledgement. Following the awful “9/11” attack by a small group, with much suspicion of some possible inside help, our Congress went insane (and got rich). The post Twenty-five years of our leaders’ fiscal sabotage appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Skai Solstice Nova
Please continue to support your local drag queens, kings and everything in between! The post Skai Solstice Nova appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Sorry, no jokes here
Iran doesn’t have a nuke. Vaporizing its entire landspace and heritage, not to mention those 93.2 million people, would not be an act of war. It would be the final act of a madman that would undoubtedly lead to the ultimate global tit for tat. The post Sorry, no jokes here appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Recovery, resilience and the courage to be yourself
I had a reader tell me that I wish I could be as strong as you. I replied, but you are. She looked puzzled and said, “I don’t understand.” I smiled briefly and said, “You are strong. You’ve already taken the first step to begin the journey.” The post Recovery, resilience and the courage to be yourself appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Hurricane season begins
Not so big, bad Bertha So far, so good. We are about two months into the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season and so far, knockon wood, without any major disturbances or The post Hurricane season begins appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Crocker’s Richard Mendez
Bartending has taught me how to multi-task, communicate effectively and remain calm under pressure — skills I would use in a career where I can help others and continue growing. The post Crocker’s Richard Mendez appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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‘The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America’ by Justin Ellis
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Two blocks up, two down. Once upon a time, that was your entire world. You lived here; Grandma’s house was around the corner. Uncles and aunties lived The post ‘The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America’ by Justin Ellis appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Can food help prevent cancer?
The clearest link between diet and cancer is obesity. It has been linked to breast, colorectal, endometrial, gastric, kidney, liver and pancreatic cancer. Whatever you might choose to eat, be conscious of how much you eat. ² The post Can food help prevent cancer? appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Creep of the Week: Lindsey Graham
Graham spent his political life attacking people like me. He opposed LGBTQ+ rights, voting against marriage equality and discrimination protections every chance he got. I don’t owe this man, or anyone else who harms me or my family, a goddamn thing. The post Creep of the Week: Lindsey Graham appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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It isn’t free
Former First Lady Michelle Obama didn’t attend the birthday debauchery held at the same address where she and her family had lived for eight years. She also missed seeing this savage little man slurring her femininity and the sweaty little birthday boy who grinned in response The post It isn’t free appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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July 2, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Journalistic integrity takes the kind of cojones not everyone possesses
Our editor’s response when questioned by the organization’s representative showed the kind of cojones the big boys at ABC and CBS should have shown. The post Journalistic integrity takes the kind of cojones not everyone possesses appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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July 2, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Still full of pride
Regardless of whether you eat meat, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains benefits nearly everyone. These foods provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that support long-term health The post Still full of pride appeared first on Montrose Star Entertainment News & Events.
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July 2, 2026 at 5:09 AM