Established in 1994, OutSmart is an award-winning monthly publication that has delivered local and national news to Houston’s LGBTQ+ audience for 30 years. Published in print and online, OutSmart reaches 700,000+ readers and followers each month with a loyal fan base spanning from Houston to Los Angeles. The magazine has an international following in Canada, Mexico, The United Kingdom, Australia, and various other locations across the globe. OutSmart provides accurate coverage of and for the LGBTQ+ community, advances diversity and equality in media and embraces the culture of democratic media movements. We strive not only to inform our community, but to listen and work together. We provide the representation, exposure, advocacy, and support necessary for our community to thrive in Houston and beyond. From being named "Best Local Publication in Houston" by Houston Press to being voted the "Nation's Best Local Magazine" by the Vice Versa Gay Press awards, it has been an honor to receive vast levels of recognition on both the local and national level. Pick up a free copy of OutSmart at any of our 375+ locations in and around Houston. The magazine is also distributed at select sites in Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, and San Antonio.