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Hello 2025!
As the Highland Lakes Equality Center enters their 8th year of existence, we look back and reflect on the challenges, victories, and the friends we made along the way. Since our start in 2017, HLEC has worked to foster a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community. There have been some hits along the way (*cough*…
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Equality Fest oozes the positivity in the LGBTQ community
Days after our first Equality Fest ended, people in the Highland Lakes are still talking about what they experienced and how they felt: welcomed, accepted, encouraged and loved. That was our goal. Vendors were able to move their products (some even ran out before the end of the day). Stories from our speakers were relatable…
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HLDW help HLEC continue to provide valuable services
Very happy to report it’s been a busy spring for the HLEC, one that our leaders are using productively by creating relationships and cultivating existing ones. One is with the Highland Lakes Democratic Women, which recently invited me to speak during one of their gatherings. They wanted to know more about our services and our…
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On the other side of pain and discrimination is true friendship, support and love
What an interesting week it has been for the Highland Lakes and the LGBTQ community. The Highland Lakes region finished three days of important events last weekend regarding social injustices in the African-American community. On top of that were two pieces of national news affecting the LGBTQ community, including the Supreme Court’s ruling Monday that…
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Final touches are underway for ‘Fascination’
Final preparations are occurring for the “Fascination” drag show presented by the Haus of Fatale. The show, which benefits the Highland Lakes Equality Center, is Saturday, March 14, at the Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 FM 2147 in Cottonwood Shores. The event includes a catered meal by Super Taco, which will be served at 6:30…
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What A Drag! is successful because of the talents, work, attendance of so many
Our best event ever. That’s how one of our attendees described What A Drag! show and fundraiser presented by Rae’s RBar and Grill and Haus of Fatale as people were leaving Sept. 14. While I will biasly say all of our events are the best ever, it’s difficult to argue What A Drag! isn’t in…
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You are cordially invited to What A Drag! And celebrate with us
The start of August always meant a month closer to the beginning of football season. But since the HLEC was launched in 2017, the month has a different significance for me. That’s because one of our board members spent August planning the center’s launch party. In simple terms, the HLEC has changed me in many…
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What a Drag! promises to be anything but
Admittedly, it was difficult to say no. When our 2019 prom was announced, two of our drag performers from 2018 offered to perform again. Given the timing and the venue space this year, my gut told me to wait. So I went back to the performers with a counter offer: How about performing at a…
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A Night in the Hill Country
The HLEC has created a rare and magical night Saturday, May 18. An adult prom to enjoy with your partner, friends or family. Look forward to an evening out dressed to the 9’s. Dance with your significant other or your friends. Sip your favorite beverages in a historic environment with other fantastic people at our…
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‘A Whole New World’ celebrates an unforgettable night
A night to remember. That was our promise to attendees of “A Whole New World,” our first Highland Lakes Equality Center Prom. And we delivered if you’re to believe the many people who stopped our board of directors and prom committee members to express their thanks during the event. Attendees conversed, danced, ate, and celebrated…
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