''OutSmart Magazine'', or simply ''OutSmart'', is a monthly publication serving
Houston's
LGBT community
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since 1994. Founded by Greg Jeu, the magazine's outreach has exceeded 200,000 and is distributed at over 350 locations in
Houston and
Galveston, as well as in
Austin
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,
Corpus Christi,
Dallas,
El Paso, and
San Antonio.
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
National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce as an LGBT Business Enterprise and is audited by
Verified Audit Circulation.
OutSmart has won numerous accolades, including the Nation's Best Local Gay and Lesbian Magazine by the
Vice Versa Gay Press Awards
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in 1998 and 1999; Best Local Magazine by the ''
Houston Press'' from 2006 to 2009; and several Lone Star Awards, awarded by the Houston Press Club Association.
In conjunction with the
Houston Gay Pride Parade, OutSmart provided the official guide to the event in 2009 and 2010. In October 2010, ''OutSmart'' partnered with the
Montrose Center to raise awareness about domestic violence within the LGBT community for
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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In the home
* Anything relating to the human home or family
** A domestic animal, one that has undergone domestication
** A domestic appliance, or home appliance
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.
References
External links
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LGBT-related magazines published in the United States
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Magazines established in 1994
Magazines published in Texas
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