''OutSmart Magazine'', or simply ''OutSmart'', is a monthly publication serving

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's LGBT community since 1994. Founded by Greg Jeu, the magazine's outreach has exceeded 200,000 and is distributed at over 350 locations in

and

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, as well as in Austin, Corpus Christi,

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, and

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. Upon its creation, it was the only local magazine to highlight the society, politics, and culture surrounding the LGBT community in Houston, rather than serving as an entertainment guide; most other publications at that time tended to feature sexually-explicit content and advertisements. ''OutSmart'' is also certified and verified by the

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as an LGBT Business Enterprise and is audited by

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. OutSmart has won numerous accolades, including the Nation's Best Local Gay and Lesbian Magazine by the Vice Versa Gay Press Awards in 1998 and 1999; Best Local Magazine by the ''

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'' from 2006 to 2009; and several Lone Star Awards, awarded by the Houston Press Club Association. In conjunction with the

Houston Gay Pride Parade The Houston Gay Pride Parade (or often called the Houston Pride Parade) is the major feature of a gay pride festival held annually since 1979. The festival takes place in June to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and t ...

, OutSmart provided the official guide to the event in 2009 and 2010. In October 2010, ''OutSmart'' partnered with the

Montrose Center The Montrose Center is an LGBTQ community center located in Houston, Texas, in the United States. The organization provides an array of programs and services for the LGBTQ community, including mental and behavioral health, anti-violence service ...

to raise awareness about domestic violence within the LGBT community for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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* {{Portal bar, Journalism, LGBT, Texas 1994 establishments in Texas LGBT-related magazines published in the United States LGBT culture in Houston Magazines established in 1994 Magazines published in Texas Mass media in Houston