Wh~r~ you shou Idb~ at th~ ., •••• ot midnight. _It 111.1_,

~ a••• ~ Happy ~ndin8sand • n~wb~8innin8s. Top EN VIDEO COUNTDOWN PARTY HATS .1 BALLOON DROP CHAMPAGNE NOISEMAKERS AND YOU.

"~ ,,I 3903 C(:DAR SfRINGS DALLAS TEXAS siR (214)38U-380~ [email protected]

~~ •••

CONTENTS

• VOLUME 21, NUMBER 43 DEC. 29, 1995 - JAN. 4, 1996 12 SPECIAL REPORT Texans Take Part in White House AIDS Conference by Bruce Williams • • 16 BOOKS Lars Eighner's Pawn to Queen Four Reviewed by Bruce Williams 25 TEXAS NEWS PBSSeries "Positive: Life with HIV" to Air in Dallas Area Beginning Jan. 3 30 FRESH BEATS End-of-the-Year Top 20 Dance Hits by Jimmy Smith • 39 CURRENT EVENTS 47 BACKSTAGE Joe Sears and Jaston Williams Present A Tuna Christmas in Austin 50 ON OUR COVER Christopher Graham of Houston Photos by Exposure Prints/Tio • • 57 STARSCOPE Dusting Off the Crystal Ball as 1996 Approaches ... 67 TEXAS SPORTS Lambda Rollerskating in Houston Gathers Toysfor Casa de Esperanza 68 Top NEWS STORIES OF 1995 72 TEXAS TEA Annual End-of-Year Trivia Quiz 80 CLASSIFIEDS 89 IN MEMORIAM A Tribute to Gay and Lesbians Lost in 1995 92 OBITUARIES 93 GUIDE

TWT (This Week in Texas) is published by Texas Weekly Times Newspaper Co" at 3300 Reagan Street in Dallas, Texas 75219 and 811 Westheimer in Houston, Texas 770CJ6. Opinions expressed by columnists are not necessarily those of TWT or of its staff. Publication of the name or photograph of any person or organization in articles or advertising in TWT is not to be construed as any indication of the sex- ual orientation of said person or organization. Subscription rates: 579 per year, $40 per half year. Back issues available at $2 each. Payment must accompany all orders. Copyright © 1995 by Texas Weekly Times Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. Partial or complete reproduction of any advertisement, news, article or feature, copy or photograph from TWTis specifically prohibited by federal statute.

THIS WEEK IN TEXAS MAGAZINE Texas' Leading Gay & Lesbian Publication Since 1975 • Weekly Circulation: 20,000 PUBLISHER DALLAS OFFICE ALAN GELLMAN HOUSTON OFFICE 3300 Reagan Street EDITOR 811 Westheimer, Suite 111 Dallas. Texas 75219 RICHARD HEBERT Houston. Texas 77006 Dallas Fax (214) 520-1WIT COMPTROLLER Houston Fax (713) 527-8948 (214) 521-0622 STEVEMILES (713) 527-9111

ART DIRECTORRichard Bang • GRAPHIC ARTISTSSteve Pardue, B.J.Smith • TYPESETTINGTuong Huy Nguyen CONTRIBUTINGWRITERSHugh Callaway, Chris Gray. Phil Johnson. C. Lichtenstein. MOlY Susan McDonald. David Parnell. Brent Shockley. Jimmy Smith. Bruce Williams STAFFPHOTOGRAPHERSDavid Brown. James. Franklin, David Parnell, Richard Scudder, Tio,Albert Tovar NATIONAL SALESDIRECTOR. Steve Miles. (214)521-0622. FAX 520-TWIT Advertising rates are available on request from the salesperson in your nearest city. Austin - Robert Jackson (512) 832-1396 • Dallas / Fort Worth - Steve Miles (214) 521-0622 Houston / Galveston - Steve Nally (713) 527-9111 • San Antonio / Corpus Christi - Jeff Linthicum (210) 754-5837 CLASSIFIEDADVERTISING • Dallas Chris Gray • Houston Brian Keever

I TWT© 1995 Texas Weekly TImes Newspaper Company I SHANE RUFF,PRESIDENT/ CEO / DIRECTOR II ROY KLAUS/ CO-DIRECTOR Represented Nationally by Rivendell Marketing, Inc. DDOCKALL A S

TEXANS TAKE PART IN WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON HIV AND AIDS

President's Remarks Meet with Cautious Optimism; Tom Henderson of Austin BY BRUCE WILLIAMS Assumes Seat on Advisory Council

ine Texans came away impressed AIDS as an important enough issue to con- N and enthused after taking part in the vene a conference like this is significant," White House Conference on HIV and Ramos said. "This kind of leadership is an AIDS, which included a nearly 90-minute improvement over his predecessor. It's a session with President Clinton. significant step in the right direction." The conference, which brought together Thomas also came away impressed an estimated 300 invitees from around the with the day-long gathering, noting, "I went nation, took place Dec. 6 in Washington, with very low expectations. They were DC. In addition, one of the Texans, Tom pleasantly and surprisingly exceeded. Henderson of Austin, began work Dec. 7-8 There was not more campaigning, there as a new presidential appointee to the 30- was not a lot of talk of the next term and member Presidential Advisory Council on what we can accomplish next term, that HIV/AIDS. type of thing. And there was only a minimal In addition to Henderson, who is a blaming of Congress." senior policy adviser to Texas Land Com- The conference started with two hours missioner Garry Mauro, member of the of workshops on nine different HIV/AIDS- Human Rights Campaign and Texas co- related topics. The nine Texans were scat- chair of the Lesbians and Gays for Bill tered among the different workshops, Clinton 1992 presidential campaign, Texas which also were attended by officials from participants included Audrey Gassama, the administration and from agencies such founder and executive director of The as the National Institutes of Health, Food Loving Arms Foundation of Houston and and Drug Administration, NDA and more. chairman of Houston's HIV Minority Cau- "I was very impressed with the quality of cus; Dr. Joseph Gathe, an infectious dis- work that went into the whole day," Maison ease specialist and co-director of the infec- said. "Everybody's packet was customized, tious disease unit at Park Plaza Hospital in and [participants] were slotted to deal with Houston; Robert King Hillier of Houston, cabinet members in the area where they chairman of the Ryan White Planning were most familiar. Mine was housing, and Council and director of government rela- we dealt directly with Henry Cisneros, the tions for Harris County; Don Maison of Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- Dallas, president and chief executive offi- opment, among others." cer of AIDS Services of Dallas; John McCleary was on the experimental drug Thomas, outgoing executive director of the task force; Hillier was on the health service Foundation for Human Understanding in delivery committee. Ramos, who was part Dallas; Don McCleary of Dallas, co-chair- of the substance abuse and HIV workshop, man of the Human Rights Campaign board noted, "They really paid attention ... to of directors and an attorney with Gardere where we could make some contribution. I & Wynne; Rebecca Ramos of EI Paso, of was very interested in more than one the Border AIDS Partnership and the (committee), but I didn't feel at all out of U.S./Mexico Border Health Association, a place with where I was assigned." Pan American Health Organization field After the committee meetings and lunch office; and Barbara Aranda-Naranjo, an came the session with the president in the assistant professor of health and sciences Cash Room at the Treasury Building. Clin- at the University of Texas-San Antonio. ton welcomed the participants with a 30- "I think the fact a president has looked at minute speech, in which he said, "Our

PAGE 12 b~\ (J \TWT DIlEMyR 29 1995 - JANUARY4 1996 common goal must ultimately be a cure, a privilege to be there." cure for all those who are living with HIV, Henderson, who participated in the dis- and vaccine to protect all the rest of us crimination workshop, noted, "I think this from the virus. A cure and a vaccine, that was a very positive first step. Clearly, it's must be our first and top priority." not an end in itself .... 1was very impressed The president said he was appointing with the high level of administration partic- Vice President AI Gore to convene a meet- ipation. The proof now will be in what we ing of scientists and leaders of the phar- get done; the conference made some very maceutical industry to identify ways of ac- substantive recommendations." celerating development of treatments and Henderson was appointed Dec. 1 to the vaccines. Clinton also asked Office of Presidential Advisory Council, becoming AIDS Research Director Patsy Fleming to the group's only member from Texas. The coordinate an "interdepartmental working Council was formed last summer with 23 group" that will develop a coordinated plan members, and made an initial report July for HIV and AIDS research "all across 28 of steps for presidential action. The every single department of our govern- White House expanded the group with the ment, including developing a coordinated appointment of Henderson and six others, research budget." He also pledged to con- and the 30 members met Dec. 7-8 to de- tinue to fight for Medicaid funding, and for termine how to implement recommenda- compassionate housing opportunities for tions from the conference and to amplify people living with AIDS. their own suggestions. Most of the Texas delegates were im- "It's not as geographically balanced as pressed and heartened by the experience. I'd like," said Henderson of the Council, "I went skeptical; I came back totally com- which has a heavy California and New York fortable, familiar with a lot of the working influence. "It is about 50/50 male-female, environment of what we face and what is over one-third HIV-positive, over half gay. trying to be accomplished," Maison said. There's a good representation of different Gassama, whose Loving Arms Foun- [minorities]. and a number of doctors, den- dation assists children (85% of the group's tists ... representatives of groups that've clients are infected), said she'd like to see participated in issues on local levels, but another conference where attendees could not necessarily been active in 'AIDS have more dialogue with the president. politics" "They had a wealth of information there," Henderson, who is himself HIV-positive, she said. "I'd like to see somebody from the was part of the services subcommittee; administration, if not even him [Clinton]. other subcommittees were on research on visit community-based agencies like ours. I prevention. Each came up with numerous got from his speech that he's going to take recommendations in their final draft to the a greater leadership role." president on Dec. 8. They also urged Clin- "The most pleasing aspect was the ton to restate his commitment to fighting president's clear commitment to continue HIV in his next State of the Union address. funding for AIDS research and protection "It [the final draft] is a pretty clear call to for AIDS in the Medicaid budget," added action, to move ahead," Henderson said. McCleary, who is HIV-positive. "He showed "... We have an opportunity right now that tremendous compassion for people with we shouldn't waste. If we don't take advan- AIDS in the way he has supported the fight tage of it, we don't have anybody to blame against AIDS. He also pledged to work to but ourselves. I'm encouraged we have a get protease inhibitors on the market as window of opportunity that'll serve the peo- soon as possible .... " ple who are affected. Dr. Gathe came away from the confer- Cliriton himself noted in his address to ence with mixed emotions. "The positive the conference, "Every person with HIV or was, we were able to go to the White AIDS is somebody's son or daughter, House and speak directly to President somebody's brother or sister, somebody's Clinton and his people," he said. 'That's an parent, somebody's grandparent. ..The unheard-of precedent, I think. The negative American people need to know that every- is, we have a long way to go in the face of body in this country and ... indeed, through- a Congress that's trying to dismantle a lot out the world, is now vulnerable to. this that we need to continue in search of an disease." HIV cure. It was an interesting potpourri of That fact adds to the importance and the people who participated; to me it was a immediacy of the Washington meetings. ~ PAGE 14 TWT DECEMBER 291995 - JANUARY 4 1996 REVIEWED BY BRUCE WILLIAMS

the restraints of human decency and fair- ness. Those photos seem to have been misplaced, for Brother Earl is whipping his listeners into an antihomosexual frenzy; gay bashings and Klan meetings are be- coming the norm in Osage, with the poten- tial that the message of hate and violence will spread. Oh, and Jim, if you can't recover the old compromising photos of Brother Earl, there's a plan to make you part of a new set of compromising photos that'll keep the Reverend in line a bit. A sacrifice for the greater welfare, you understand. Pawn to Queen Four, by Lars Eighner; St. Thus Jim and the reader move from the Martin's Press; New York; hardcover; fic- bedroom of an Austin condo into a chal- tion; 1995; 280 pp.; $21.95. lenging, far-reaching and often highly amusing adventure. Pawn to Queen Four is the fifth book by Lars Eighner, an Austin im awakens in Austin, Texas with little native who won high acclaim for his ear- J memory of the previous night and lier work Travels With Lizbeth. This time a snowy-blond-haired, gray-eyed angel around, Eighner takes the reader through named Phil beside him in bed. Sounds like a rollicking series of adventures and explo- a happy ending, perhaps, but it's only the rations, with a cast of unique characters beginning of the adventures that will take that leaves never a dull moment. Jim from the halls of the Imperial Court of There's the regal and seemingly all- the Jade Chimera in the Texas capital to knowing and all-powerful Agnes, the the campus of Holy Word of God Univer- 6-foot-7, 300-pound queen of the Jade sity and Technical Institute in Osage, Throne. There's the evil Professor Robert Oklahoma. Bruce McThacry, Ph.D., of Hogg U., who's Your mission, should you choose to determined to expose a homosexual con- accept it, Jim (and how can you refuse, spiracy to kidnap and brainwash children. you sex-happy, party-animal stud?), is to Of course, there's Brother Earl and his recover compromising photos of the infa- Ivory Tower, and his empire of campus and mous Brother Earl that once kept the radio followers who don't know about the homophobic evangelist more or less within Reverend's favored sideline entertain-

PAGE 16 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 • ments. And there's The Chief and his other knights of Hell's Fairies, who ride to the rescue from Magdalena's Slag heap Bar in Houston to Osage - but will they get there in time for the Klan's "Confront the Homo- sexuals" barbecue, and the big chase scene? Eighner dishes from one amazing char- acter and situation to another and on to the next crisis. Sometimes you wish he had developed the characters a bit more, like lavender bluesman Crumbelly Croissant; or Ellenor, queen of Osage; or Sidney, right-hand man to Professor McThacry, who decides he's really a sex god. But Eighner's quick-moving action, and his wit throughout, more than make up for any shortcomings in his story. The "sex scenes" are extremely mild, leaving most everything to the fun of the reader's imagination. The author is, mean- while, busy having fun with sly moral lessons and double-entendres - many of them issuing from the all-wise mouth of Agnes. "Dogmatists come. Dogmatists go;' she instructs Phil, her loyal protege (except he prefers being butch). "Some hate blacks and queers. Some hate capitalists and queers. Some hate Jews and queers. Some hate communists and queers. What they all hate, we think, is to be free, to be free like the truly queer. They hate to make their own choices. They try to believe there aren't any choices for them. Then they can be blameless when things go wrong ... Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." There's so much more. McThacry re- veals he has evidence that Houston's "Montrose is a homosexual enclave ... Homosexuals have been massing there for years in order to capture legitimate elected offices." Or Brother Earl lectures that "you can't flout society's standards. Whatever you think, whatever the theories, society will never, never permit men to be lovers ... But I'm a practical man ... Have your fun on the sly. It's the only way." Eighner has the scary dogma, and the mindless insanity of a gay murder or a Klan rally, down pat; and even among the fun J~.6 and the humor of the main tale, those rev- ""'IlP~fl U"'S elations make one think and be aware. But S~I" P the main part of this book is pure enter- 018 taining adventure, as Jim and Phil try to tflt. gtlflS1 • work their way back to where they started out and the gay good guys try to make sure • C MIPtl~ that all's right with the world, and "God • J.1~ • Save the Nelly Queen!" .."

PAGE 19 TWT DECEMBER 291995 - JANUARY 41996 A MENS' DANCE CLUB A SHOW/DANCE BAR 820 SAN PEDRO AT WEST LAUREL 414 W. LAUREL AT SAN PEDRO • Top 10 Dance • Year's-End Diva Tune Countdown Search Finals • Champagne • $300 in cash Toasts • $1 Well with • Party Favors No Adu" Cover • Wild Dancers till 11pm

"Come Drop Your "When YourOverAll Ball With Us!" the Parti~ Come Get Lost In The Darld" • Top 10 Videos • Times $quare • 25C Miller Lite Countdown Draft All Night! Happy Hour 'ti19pm with $1.75 Beer & Well and $3 Doubles, and of CDulSe•..NO COVER EVER!!

FOUR-PART SERIES ON AIDS HEADS FOR TEXAS PBS STATIONS Austin Site of Some Segments FINALLY, AN AIDS In 'Positive: Life with HIV.' TEXAS - KDTN Channel 2 in Denton will be among the first Public Broadcasting AWARENESS System affiliates around the nation to show Positive: Life with HIV, a series of four one- hour programs produced from the vantage SYMBOL THAT point of people who are living daily with the virus. with HIV in January, while KCTF Channel The four-part series focuses on commu- 34 in Waco has scheduled the series to nity; identity; treatment; and grieving/acti- start the third week of March. Austin's REMINDS vism and how to deal with HIV. Two of the KLRU Channel 9 has not yet set its air segments were filmed in Austin - in part dates for the shows, though they will prob- one, HIV-positive John and his partner, ably run in February. Discussions on show- PEOPLE OF LIFE. HIV-negative Kevin, talk about what the ing the series are still underway with PBS virus has meant for them; in part four, pro- and independent stations in San Antonio, ducer Janet Birchum of Austin takes view- Amarillo, College Station, Lubbock, ers on an intimate journey through the cap- Odessa and other Texas cities. ital city's Project Transitions and how it "I think there's been a tremendous com- helps HIV clients. munity response to this," said ITVS's ~~~ Other segments were filmed throughout Suzanne Suzanne Stenson Harmon from the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In Oklahoma, St. Paul. "People taking this to their viewers Mike and Debbie rethink the American are to be commended. We operate under a dream when they become a one-income Congressional mandate, and have built a IMMUIf'Pa.:re- family and face the future of Mike's HIV- really great partnership between the com- positive status together. In Puerto Rico, a munity and broadcasters." A NONPROFlT CORPORATION ~'" grandmother produces an ongoing news Strengthenyourimmunesystemthroughexercise. segment entitled "Letters to My Grand- children" to share her insights about her MAJOR PART OF own HIV status and experience. The REMODELING DONE female a cappella group Sweet Honey in Immunociseprovidesfree the Rock offers a musical reflection on the AT DALLAS AGENCY spiritual space between life and death. exerciseand wellnessprograms Positive: Life with HIV was produced by Gay & Lesbian Community Center for HIV+ individualsto help AIDSFilms for the Independent Television Expects to Announce strengthentheir immunesystem Service [lTVSj of St. Paul, Minnesota and New Director in February. and improvetheir emotionaland offered to PBS stations nationwide free of psychologicalwell-being. charge. So far, over 100 stations have DALLAS - In five years, the Dallas Gay picked up the series for January or and Lesbian Community Center, a project Exercise classes are held February broadcast, and that number is of the Foundation for Human Understand- Monday-Friday, 11a.m. to noon, expected to as much as double. ALLGO/ ing, has become one of the premiere com- at Sammons Center for the Arts. Informe-SIDA of Austin was among the munity centers in the nation. With 32 full- 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. team of organizations which commis- time and 12 part-time employees and 834 sioned the series, through its project direc- community group meetings held in the tor Jose Orta. facility this year, its growing success has us a For more information, give call at KDTN Channel 2 in Denton will present led to a need for more space. The Center 214-522-0650. the first part at 9 p.m. next Wednesday, has just undergone a dramatic remodeling Jan. 3, and will continue the series at the on the inside and out, completing one same time the following three Wednes- phase of a master plan that includes even days. KUHT Channel 8 in Houston begins more stages. Donated by Bruce A. Flint, P.c. the series at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 3. EI Paso's In November 1990, the Foundation pur- KCOS Channel 13 will begin Positive: Life chased the building in which the Met-

iWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 25 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 ropolitan Community Church of Dallas was MONTROSE CLINIC at one time located, and that was the beginning of the Community Center. The OFFICIAL ANNOUNCES agency is currently housed in two adjacent HIS RESIGNATION buildings. The Center received several grants, as Chris Jimmerson Leaving Post well as private donations, to complete a As VP of Houston Agency number of projects that would bring the 1950s-era structure into the '90s. Karen To Resume Education. Estes, Director of Administration and Op- HOUSTON - Chris Jimmerson, whose erations for the Foundation, told TWT NEWS, leadership helped the research arm of the "The first thing we did was in '91 and '92; Montrose Clinic become one of the state's we renovated the space that is now leased most important HIV drug trial sites, an- to the DGLA Credit Union." The church nounced this week that he would be leav- sanctuary was then converted into a multi- ing the Clinic at the end of January. purpose conference center for AIDS edu- Jimmerson has been involved with the cation seminars as well as community Clinic since 1990, when he began as a meeting places. Program Assistant with the Houston Clin- The next phase of the plan involved ical Research Network, an affiliate of the beautifying the exterior of the building. That Clinic. He was later promoted to Director of was done with private donations. Twenty- HCRN and Vice President of the Montrose three trees were planted and new side- Clinic. walks and curbs added, among other im- "Chris will be missed, but he has made provements. "We have an ongoing project, a sound decision to go back to school full 'Beauty in the Bricks: to maintain the land- time," Clinic president Eileen Hegar said in scaping:' Estes explained. "That project a statement issued on Monday. "While I will allows people to buy bricks to be placed on always support Chris in his decisions, I and the walkways around the Center and have Montrose Clinic will miss his day-to-day messages inscribed on them, from memo- presence in our operations. True to his rializing someone who has died to noting dedication to the Clinic, Chris has guaran- an anniversary." The Center plans to even- teed to [help with] a smooth transition for tually have 1,000 of the bricks in place. his successor. Currently, 200 have been sold, with pro- "Chris Jimmerson deserves a lot of ceeds going to the facility's landscaping credit for the success of HCRN and the needs. expanded services of Montrose Clinic," Estes noted that in late spring, several Hegar added. new meeting rooms will be added in the The Montrose Clinic's research division, Meadow Building, which serves as the HCRN, is the city's only community-based activity area, to give the Center more flexi- HIV clinical trial site and the state's only bility in providing meeting spaces for com- AmFAR HIV clinical trial site. Under Jim- munity groups. merson's leadership, HCRN grew from a Two more phases are still in the plan- staff of three persons conducting three ning stages. One is to completely redo all trials to a staff of eight carrying out 25 clin- 5,000 square feet in the Meadow Building, ical trials. Hegar said that much of the rec- a project which Estes estimates will take ognition HCRN had received came during another $250,000. "We want the Commu- the time Jimmerson served as its director. nity Center to be a jewel in the neighbor- "While it was a very difficult decision, I hood; one that will serve the gay commu- remain very committed to the purpose of nity and also help revitalize the inner city the Clinic and HCRN," Jimmerson said. "It neighborhood that it's housed in." is gratifying to know I can pursue my per- The Foundation lost one of its key fig- sonal and educational goals now that I ures, Foundation Chairman John Thomas, know the Clinic's administration is equally who announced his resignation due to supportive of all programs." health reasons earlier this year. Estes said The Montrose Clinic is accepting re- the organization is in the process of con- sumes for the position of vice-president of ducting a nationwide search to replace clinic operation. Applicants can mail re- Thomas and they expect to name a suc- sumes to the Montrose Clinic; PO. Box cessor sometime in early February. 66308; Houston, TX 77006. ....,

PAGE 26 TWT DECEMBER 291995 - JANUARY 4 1996 ., \l The O~inal Latino Club of Houston Wishes thl/ Community Prospcro,

DOOl'sOl>en at 8:00 PM PARTY FAVORS, CHAMPAGNE, DRINK SPECIAL & MORE••• "Donde ~ta 10 Excitante" 5750 CHIMNEY ROCK HOUSTON (7 13) 6 6 6 -~73 10 "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and a smart 995.What an exceptional year we had follow-up with "Come On Home," which has 1in the world of dance music. New Hi- blown up from coast to coast. Someone we NRG artists like Nicki French popped up haven't heard from in forever, Simply Red, out of nowhere and made it all the way to showed back up with another killer track, crossover radio. That fact in and of itself "Fairground." I thought she was long gone! says a lot about the marketability of Hi- Laura Branigan's "Dim All the Lights" NEW r~'! NRG music here in the states. House divas worked everybody over, especially us nos- like Jol Cardwell, Barbara Tucker, Dajae talgia queens! Boy George wore us out and Daphne saw their particular styles of with a wonderful new LP and a little bit dif- YEAR'S music embraced by the dance community ferent flavor as well as a totally out-of-the- here in Texas, and had an impact on our closet single, "Same Thing in Reverse." "sound" at the clubs. Pretty songs with Every homo needs this record. And - not EVE vocals finally found their way back to our that he was ever gone - Michael Jack- turntables, appealing to our hearts and son put out the best music ever heard from drowning out the mindless, rampant him. The dance remixes of "Earth Song" Techno-overkill stage we all went through. and "You Are Not Alone" were beyond 11fA1utr~ Strictly Rhythm, an independent label, won compare. out over all the major labels as Billboard Covers flourished like never before, with "t'BALL magazine's number 1 dance label - ZYX Records leading the way. Dare to Be kudos to them! Different's "Come to My Window" and The year was futed with surprises. Who- Harajuku's "Colors of the Wind," "On My ever thought we'd be dancing to a Tracl Own" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" top 20 listing Lords record?! Well, we did and it was a (all on ZYX) were huge hits. Gloria Este- DECEMBER 31 really good record, not to mention that her of 1995 fan covered "Everlasting Love" and put out (As compiled from playlists of the state's leading deejays) LP is equally as flawless. And Tom a video full of drag queens. Rozalla redid Jones? "If I Only Knew" took everyone by REM's "Losing My Religion," Duran Duran 1. surprise early in the year; then he came EVERYBODY BE SOMEBODY did "White Lines," and if I hear another RuffneckiMasters at Work $5.00 out with "Situation:' a cover of the Yaz clas- Blondie remake I'll simply go to pieces! 2. MISSING <:>FF sic, and don't forget his remake of "She's A Mariah even ripped off Tom Tom Club for Everything But The Girl/Atlantic Lady" from the To Wong Foo soundtrack. I "Fantasy," and Babes in Toyland redid 3. THE BOMB BEF@RE 10 PM Bucketheads/Henry Street remember being six years old and my "We Are Family," which actually charted in mother swooning over him - whatever! (I, 4. YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL Bil/board, a feat not often accomplished by Eve Gallagher/Cleveland City of course, opted for Donny Osmond and covered material. 5. DON'T GIVE ME YOUR LIFE David Cassidy at the time.) Diana Ross All in all, 1995 was a fabulous year for Alex Party/London Costume Contest came back and had her first #1 dance dance music. And actually, when you get 6. YOUR LOVING ARMS record in years with "Take Me Higher." After Bhlte Ray Marlin/East-West .' down to it, all music is good. Whether it be 7. FANTASY & 20 years with Atlantic, Bette Midl.er finally dance, classical, country, jazz, whatever Mariah Carey/Columbia n I you listen to at home, work, in the car or at 8. LOVE AND DEVOTION Cash Balloon Drop the bar, it always has a way of affecting you Joi Cardwell/8 Ball l 9. SETU FREE in a positive manner. Think about what Planet Soul/Strictly Rhythm Over $,500in Cash & Prizes happens when you dance; you forget 10. I BELIEVE about all of your daily drama and, even if Happy Clappers/Shindig just for those few moments, you're free 11. HIDEAWAY D'Lacy/Deconstruction from it all. I think I speak for all of us guys 12. MAGIC CARPET RIDE Champagne Toast and girls who work behind those turntables Mighty Dub Kats/Smile when I say it's quite rewarding to be able to 13. I'M READY at Midnight play a part in bringing some joy to you in Size 9Nirgin Underground 14. HANDS UP the form of music. Thank you for support- Clubzone/Logic ing us, for coming to our clubs and for mak- 15. HIGHER STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS ing all the madness happen. WinxlSlrictiy Rhythm On that note, I would like to thank all the 16. CONTROL has a real dance record with "To Deserve deejays around the state for sending in TraciLords/Radioactive You" - a brilliant track that missed #1 by 17. TAKE ME HIGHER their top ten lists, and for their positive Diana Ross/Motown INtOGNlTO only six points last week. feedback and suggestions; they've been a 18. TO DESERVE YOU THE CLUB We witnessed many comebacks this huge help. But most of all, thank you, our Bette Midler/Atlantic 19. FAIRGROUND year as well; Brenda K. Starr is back on readers, because you are what we at TWT 2524 McliDney at Live~Oak the scene and about to release a neW Simply Red/East-West are all about. Let's dance our butts off in 20. IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE Houston • 713,237·9431 album on Substance Records. Cyndi Lau- '96! Happy New Year! Nicki French/Love This per worked us again with a '95 remix of

TWf DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 ~ PAGE 30 JOE SEARS & JASTONWILLIAMS STARRING IN NEW EQUIPMENT NEW YEAR A NEW YOU!!! You'll have easy access to: • NAUTILUS • CYBEX • FREE WEIGHTS • HAMMER STRENGTH • AEROBICS • CARDIO GLIDES rUNA~ • LIFE CYCLES • NORDIC TRACKS • RECUMBENTS • WOLFE TANNING • LIFEROWERS • BODY FtU' ANALYSIS • LIFESTEPS • PERSONAL TRAINING ({ru1fa~lbrunall$~ • TREADMILLS • FREE PARKING -THE VIDEO TAPING! COED OR PRIVATE WOMEN'S AREA rAJ) FlfTrTneSIS. \eXOHrR'rriS

In Memoriam Of Our Founder, Cecil Ray deLoach (1952-1991) cf{eachOut and [gt

The Medical Iscro W HIV+? Jielp yo ~ Cash Now for your life insurance through our Advance Cash Benefits Program Written by JASTON WILLIAMS, JOE SEARS & ED HOWARD ~ Our bidding process ensures the Hfghest Cash Settlement Directed by ED HOWARD ~ We are the Oldest an for you, the InsuJ The Medical Escrow Society••• ~ Our service is qui and requires onl JIere Today, J'orYollr Tol11ol1-m~! ~ Absolutely N d No Obligation at any time

~ Ag~rsona ntative is available (llMdafff!ours o assist and help you 1·800·422·1314 ;::':'::::'0 y::>. unding policies for clients with up to •

iWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 33 ALSO DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. MOVIES IN OUR 4 SCREEN THEATER WILL BE CHANGED DAILY. BRING IN THIS AD AND RECEIVE 55 OFF THE PURCHASE OF "JS BIG TIME". * OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY 15. 1996 * AU ST IN XJF YOU ARJ£ ru AND MONJ£Y The "Fantasy Strikes at Midnight" New Year's Eve party benefiting Christopher House will start at 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 at the Headliner's Club, located on the 21st HAS JBJ£COMJ£ A CONCJ£RN floor at 221 W. 6th St. The formal attire event (suit and tie acceptable) costs $60, We understand the financial difficulties that occur when with $20 of the ticket cost tax-deductible. The evening will feature a full open bar with livinK with a lifo threateninK illness. cocktails and champagne, a gourmet breakfast buffet, entertainment and danc- facilitated by Dr. Randy Hunter, Ph.D., will , ing, plus more. A limited number of tickets be whether to disclose one's HIV status to (VBF) secures purchasers for are available at BookWoman, 918 W. 12th friends, family and employers. For more your life insurance policy, provid- St.; Celebration, 108 W. 43rd; Liberty info, call (214)521-5342, ext. 300. ing you with the funds you need Books, 1014-B N. Lamar; and LOBO, 3204-A Guadalupe. For more info, call RALLY, a high school-age youth support today. We simplify the entire pro- (512)479-0257. group, meets at Oak Lawn Community cess, creating the least amount Services Tuesday, Jan. 2 from 6:30-8 p.m. of stress on you. Queer Waves, broadcast Saturdays from The group was formed to create a safe 4-5 p.m. on KOOP Radio, 91.7 FM., fea- environment for youth who are gay, les- Our clients peace of mind and tures in-depth news stories, interviews with bian, bisexual or uncertain about their sex- well being is our NUMBER ONE authors and performers, updates on HIV ual orientation. For more info, call (214) CONCERN. and gay-related legislation, humor, poetry, 521-5342, ext. 288. media criticism and literary readings. To We are committed to securing become a volunteer or underwriter, contact Metroplex Prime Timers holds a movie the absolute highest possible pur- Jose Orta at (512)472-2001, Jerry Ruiz at and potluck dinner night at a member's chase price for your policy, while (512) 478-5094 or KOOP Radio at (512) home on Saturday, Jan. 6. For location and 472-1369. more info, call (214)506-0204. maintaining the utmost in confi- dentiality. DALLAS White Rock Community Church, 722 Tenison Rd., holds worship services every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and another service at We are family concerned about the FAR, a support group which gives gay men 11 a.m. A Bible study group meets every and lesbians alternative places to meet, well being and security of all other Please call for Wednesday at 7 p.m. and a prayer group will be holding a New Year's Eve Party on meets on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. For more families. more information. Sunday, Dec. 31. Those attending are info about the church, call (214)320-0043. asked to bring potluck food items, snacks, 1-800-871-9440 soda and BYOB. The holiday gathering will be held at a private residence. Call (214) FORT WORTH Y HArHCAl JBlENlEFrlf§ 24 HOURS 349-1000 for location and more info. The Fort WorthlTarrant County NAMES The Gay & Lesbian Community Center Project conducts panel making workshops JFOlUNDArHON.XNC FT. LAUDERDALE • CLEVELAND presents a free seminar, "Gay 101: The every Sunday from 2-5:30 p.m. and Tues- Gay Owned and Operated PHOENIX. CAMDEN Basic Facts About Homosexuality," on days and Wednesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 from 6:30-9 p.m. at for those who wish to make a Quilt panel 2701 Reagan St. This seminar is designed for someone who has died of AIDS. to answer questions on the subject of ho- Workshops are at the NAMES Project mosexuality for gays, lesbians, family Chapter House, 1418 Milam St. For more Learn more about our free Physicians Hotline, friends and other interested persons. For info, call (817)336-2637. Available to all Viatical Benefit Foundation reservations, call (214)528-9254. SAN ANTONIO clients, Along with our 24 Hr. Crisis Intervention "The Empowerment Group," a free Hot Line, Staffed by certified HIV counselors. monthly support group for HIV-positive per- Parents and Friends of Lesbians & sons, will conduct their next meeting on Gays of San Antonio holds its monthly Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson- meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 at Tebedo Community Clinic, 4012 Cedar The Resource Center, 121 W. Woodlawn. Springs Rd. The topic of the meeting, to be For more info, call (210)351-0395.

PAGE 38 TWT DECEMBER29 1995 - JANUARY 4 i996 I lWi'DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 39 The San Antonio Women's Caucus for Art meets from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, r Jan. 3 upstairs in Building B of the Wallace- Musket Gallery at the Blue Star Arts Com- KNOWlEDGE plex. For more info, contact Cheryl Musket Living witnAlDS at (210)223-6631. IS POWER. shouliJ not be ! HOUSTON a flnllndal challenge ... HeartSong Women's Chorus rehearses at 7 p.m. Mondays on the third floor of the First Unitarian Church, 5200 Fannin. New and former members are welcome. For more info, call (713)947-1488.

Houston Gay and Lesbian Parents holds its next support group meeting on Thurs- day, Jan. 9 in the library at MCCR, 1919 Decatur. Topics discussed include coming FOR THIS FREE CONSUMER GUIDE out to one's kids, divorce, visitation and stepparenting. CALL800-932-0050 Steven's House, a Montrose-area HIV/ AIDS transitional living home, needs volun- teers to help with shopping, yard and NInlTM housework and interaction with residents. The facility also seeks in-kind donations NATIONAL VIATOR REPRESENTATIVES. INC. including laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, soft drinks, copier paper, hospital bed tray tables (three), linens (twin sheets and pillow cases, thermal cotton blankets, bath towels, mats and washcloths), VCR and lawn mower. For more info, call (713) 522-5757. Donations are tax-deductible.

The 1996 "Sweet Charity" gala benefiting the Foundation for Interfaith Research and Ministry will be held Sunday, Feb. 4 in Your NEEDS must be met.. NOW. the Ballroom at the Texas Medical Center Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe. Your DREAMS must be fulfilled NOW. Houston's only "chocolate gala" starts with a cocktail dinner at 5 p.m. followed by dessert tasting at 7:30 p.m. For tickets HIV-Challenged ($125 for both dinner and dessert, $35 for dessert tasting only), call (713)682-5995. Call for FREE BROCHURE The Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus holds its next general meeting on 800-650-3333 Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at 2700 Albany, third floor. 1-800-800-3264 The work of participants in the Art League of Houston's five-year-old HIV-Positive Outreach Class is on display now through INDMDUAL Jan. 26 in the organization's Gallery and Sculpture Court. Gallery hours are Mon- Viatlcal Settlements days-Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and BENEFITS Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The exhibi- ~Founding Member ~~ • A Viatica! Settlements Company • tion is free and open to the public. "'"

TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 40 PAGE 41 he Dallas Theater Center presents TThe Sternheim Project: the Unmention- ables & The Snob, a new, original, world premiere version of two plays by the early 20th century German playwright Carl Sternheim. Adapted especially for the THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY Dallas Theater Center and directed by DTC Artistic Director Richard Hamburger, it's the story of an upwardly mobile and socially ambitious family, treating audi- ences to a scathing and hilarious portrait of American life, liberty and the pursuit of director Ed Howard and producers Charles dinette sets and power lunches. Per- Duggan and Drew Dennett complete their formances are Jan. 11-Feb. 4 at the Kalita latest national tour back where it all started Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek with Greater Tuna. There will be eight per- Blvd. For tickets ($15-$39), call (214) formances only of A Tuna Christmas, at 8 522-TIXX. p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sun- The Dallas Opera brings an all-new pro- day, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and duction of Richard Strauss' Elektra to the Sunday (Jan. 6 and 7). For tickets ($14- stage Jan. 11, 14, 17 and 20 at the Music $29), call (512) 477-6060 or (group sales) Hall in Fair Park. It features Marilyn (512)472-5470. Aschau, Nadine Secude and Helga Oer- A gala New Year's Eve casino party will nesch, and the orchestra will be con- follow the final performance of Rockin' ducted by Graeme Jenkins. Performances Christmas Party, which stars the cast of are at 7:30 p.m. For tickets ($20-$100) call Beehive, this Sunday, Dec. 31 at Austin's (214)443-1000. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. Casa Manana in Fort Worth brings the Tickets for the party and the show are $75. world-renowned Cats to the Tarrant County The Zachary Scott Theatre Center produc- MICHREL FEINSTEIN Convention Center Jan. 30-Feb. 4. The tion's regular shows are at 8 p.m. Friday seven-time Tony Award-winning musical and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. For with many lives bounces back onto the JFK reservations and more info, call (512) Theatre stage to delight audiences with the 477-6060 or (512)476-0594. touching, funny and heroic antics of its The story of Edith Piaf comes to life December 31, 1995 many felines and the nonstop dancing and when New Heights Theatre in Houston singing of the performers. Shows begin at presents Piaf, described as a "play with 8:00 p.m. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Sat- music" that recreates the legendary French urday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. For chanteuse's colorful though ultimately at Jones Hall tickets ($16-$35), call. (817)332-5711 . tragic life, from performing for pennies on the streets of Paris to her success as one $1 Champagne All Night! of the most popular singers of all time. Per- formances are Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 8 Ring in the New Year with the Houston p.m., then Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Symphony! Start the evening with popular and Sundays at 2:30 and 7 p.m. through Jan 28. New Heights Theatre is located at pianist, vocalist and songwriter, Michael 339 W. 19th SI. For reservations or more Feinstein, and the Houston Symphony. Then following info, call (713)869-8927. the concert, step on stage at Jones Hall and dance into the new Film director Herbert Ross makes his Houston Grand Opera debut with Puccini's year to the big band sounds of the Cary Richards Orchestra! La Boheme on Jan. 19. Ross, known for This New Year's Eve will be unforgettable! Academy Award-winning films like Steel Where it all began: Jaston Williams {I. as Vera Carp] and Magnolias, The Goodbye Girl and The Joe Sears {as Aunt Pearl Burras] bring A Tuna Christmas Turning Point, brings a cinematic eye to the back to Austin for a one-week run Jan. 2-7. popular Italian lyric opera, a tale of love A Tuna Christmas comes home to and loss among the Bohemians of Paris. ~ 1lSTlIht Austin for a special one-week run Jan. 2-7 Performances are also on Jan. 21, 25, 27 Continental" ~ BlockbusterMusic- Fiesta' TeXas Airlines R'iII ~ Foley's- Randalls .- -, •• at the Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress and 31 and Feb. 2 and 4. Tickets are avail- Ave. Original stars Joe Sears (who got a able by phone at (713)227-ARTS, from out Tony nomination from the show's run on of town at 1-800-828-ARTS, at Ticket- Broadway in 1995) and Jaston Williams, Master or the Houston Ticket Center. .w

TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1

Large Selection of Gay Videos $995 :-J ooo's C>F ADULT VIDEC>S M••1i.~5lta -I' satil

'-10 Freeway fast to Uvalde exit two blocks West of Uvalde on Northside Freeway Feeder Road I~.A lEeICD-ROM' Hours 7:30 AM • Midnight • 7 Days A Week

I i•••...

•••••• Live Chat 011-592-578-259 Gay Party 011-373-990-9799 Man 2 Man 011-592-578-908 }' Fantasies 011-373-989-0188 International Long Distance Charges Apply. Be 18>

PAGE 48 TWT DECEMBER '29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM This week we're ringing in the new year with Mr. Texas USAChristopher Graham of Houston. In addi- tion to touring the state and the country, Christopher is the grants manager of the Houston Regional HIV/ AIDSResource Group as well as a model for Basic Brothers clothing store and the owner of a personal training company, Positive Changes. His dedication to community service has led him to volunteer with such charitable organizations as the Miss Camp America Foundation, the Four Seasons and Soiree Aubergine. While you're out celebrating this New Year's Eve, Christopher encourages everyone to drink smart, drive carefully and play safe. JEWElRY ..•• COSTUMES ..•• ANTIQUES (OU!(TIBLES ..•• GIns ..•• PIOIIlE fRAMING OILS ..•• PRINTS ..•• SOUTHWEST ART Blow Out The,'lId &~R;ngIn The New at·.tlie - , ;8RB NfJV YEARl~EVE~PARTY ~ ~,~ ~"" .;~~~~~~ •••:~ .. ~>

B-reakfast Buffet ~t 2 AM ~;k_

(214)521-PURL(7875) ..•• (214)521-7995 fAX 3116 BOWSER AVENUE ..•• DALLAS, TEXAS 1;00 Per Person or $10.00A Couple ~ ..•• Open Monday - friday ~li! llam-7pm (WI LAWN o SnooIUol .••• Saturday 10 am - 6pm ~PURrS ..••Sunday 12Hoon - Spm

I ~~_MPNDAY, JANU~,V 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM NEW YEAR'S Dj\.Y BUFFET SATURDAV;ZQE~CEMBER 30 9:30 PM - TILL ? JoitL the ImperiaLCaurt as they guest bartend at the patio bar HI1VE111An~& ffl1PPY NEW YEI1R! PAGE 52 TWT DECEMBER '29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN BOWLING DALLAS - In the latest standings re- ported by A League of Our Own [12/14/95], Destruction is in first place, followed by Ball Busters in second and Niners and Pink Tor- nadOS tying for third. Men's high game of 232 was bowled by Steve Lee and women's high game of 203 was bowled by Jana Martin. ALOOO bowls Thursday nights at 8 p.m. at Three Ins and An Out tying for third. For the Don Carter's East, Skillman at Northwest men, Brian Pierce bowled high scratch game Hwy. The winter season starts on Jan. 4. and series, Jeff Cahill took handicap game Individuals and teams (three-person) are and Gene Howard bowled handicap series. welcome (no experience necessary). For For the women, Arlene Jiminez bowled more info, contact Ben at (214)956-7508. both high scratch game and handicap game, Kelly Nolan took scratch series and Susan Miller bowled handicap series. Bowling is on Thursdays at 8:45 at Don Carter's West. The winter season starts Jan. 4, with registration at 7:30 p.m. For more info, call Metro (817)267-9055. HOUSTON BOWLING HOUSTON - The Inner Loop Sunday Evening Mixed League reports that first place Helping collect toys for Casa de Esperanza in Houston were is taken by Screw It, second by Too Wong Fo [1-rJ Lambda Rollerskating Club secretary Scott Kamla, president Keith Peters, board member April Lauper and U? and third by Sticky Wickets. High scratch member Tim WIlliams. game of 235 and series of 645 were bowled by Gardy Harvey for the men. For the women, Dorothy Covington bowled game of 228 and LAMBDA SKATING Terry Shannon series of 563. For more info, call Tom at (713)522-9612. COLLECTS TOYS In the Montrose Monday Night Men's HOUSTON - Helping to bring cheer to League, the first three places in Division A local children who might otherwise be facing are taken by Oem Damn Dawgs, Party of a less than joyous holiday, members of the Four and The Queen's Sick Court. Division B Lambda Rollerskating Club collected 236 is headed by Tennis Anyone?, Snow White & toys for Casa de Esperanza on Dec. 13. Casa Black Butes and Somebody Ate My Duck provides shelter and assistance to children Sausage. High scratch game of 246 and who are abused, or are infected with or af- series of 699 were bowled by Bob Roberts. fected by HIV/AIDS. For more info, call Gardy at (713) 641-5424. Lambda holds Skate Nights on Wednes- The Monday Night Women's League re- days (the next one is Jan. 3) from 8:30-10:30 ports that first place is taken by In the House, p.m. at the Starlite Roller Rink, 8075 Cook second by Maybe, Maybe Not, third by Rd. (corner of Cook and Beechnut). Ad- Festive Foursome and fourth by Lesborados. mission is $5 plus $1 skate rental (or $5 with For more info, call Pat at (713)437-6218. your own skates). For more info, call (713) The Wednesday Night Mixers report that 933-5818. first place is held by To Wong Foo: Thanks for Nothing, second by Three Tops and A Bottom and third by Half and Half. High scratch game LAMBDA BOWLING of 222 and series of 596 were bowled by Tom DALLAS - In the latest standings re- O'Dell for the men while for the women, ported to TWT SPORTS [12/7/95], Sha Nae Sandy Boyd bowled game of 193 and series Naes is in first place, followed by Three Gals of 537. For more info, call Tom at (713) and A Pal in second, with Jello Shots and 522-9612. ~

PAGE 66 TWT DECEMBER '29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 67 religion, sex, national origin, disability or TOP NEWS political affiliations. COMMUNITY SUFFERS But the change in city policy didn't come Loss OF LEADERS without controversy, and a second vote on STORIES the city's new guidelines. That vote, which Communities throughout the state lost resulted in the same outcome, was pre- leaders in the fight for human rights and ceded by three hours of debate among cit- against HIV in 1995. izens and Council members. ''The City of Alan Ross, a tireless worker for gay OF ~1995 Dallas sent a message to all citizens that causes and for those affected by AIDS, lost discrimination will not be tolerated and that his struggle with the disease in March. On the following pages are the top news stories of 1995 - a chronicle of the gays and lesbians will now be recognized Ross' commitment to the gay community year's most important developments from the perspective of the gay, lesbian and as valued employees and citizens," Cece spanned nearly two decades, and included HIV communities of Texas. These stories were selected on the basis of how they Cox, president of the Dallas Gay and service on the boards of the Dallas Gay & related to issues of greatest concern to the state's gay and lesbian citizens. Lesbian Alliance, told TWT NEWS after the Lesbian Alliance, the Foundation for Hu- vote. man Understanding and with numerous However, conservative religious groups other groups. At the time of his death, Ross THOUSANDS CONVERGE orientation, national origin or ancestry." like the Texas Eagle Forum and the Amer- was executive director of the Dallas Tavern LGRL executive director Dianne Hardy- ican Family Association of Texas vowed to Guild. In addition, Ross founded and orga- ON AUSTIN IN ApRIL Garcia explained that ''the bill that is al- fight three of the City Councilmembers nized Dallas' gay pride parade, The Texas FOR RALLY, PuSH FOR ready law in Texas, as it is now written, is who had supported the new hiring guide- Freedom Parade, which was renamed in very difficult in prosecuting offenders lines. But conservatives, who attempted to his honor in 1990. Ross also won a long, HATE CRIMES BILL because of its vagueness. It gets chal- field a slate of far-right candidates, were hard-fought battle with the City of Dallas to lenged and it costs the state a great deal of unable to muster enough strength at the place a tree in Lee Park in remembrance of In April, Austin was the site of the money to prove it applies every time. We ballot box in March, and the new hiring those lost to HIV and AIDS. "Texas March to Stop the Violence, Stop need to put an end to any questions of practices remained in place. William A. "Bill" Scott of Houston, a psy- the Hate," sponsored by the Lesbian and constitutionality at this point." The three Councilmembers who had chotherapist and social worker who turned Gay Rights Lobby of Texas [LGRLJ as a Rep. Glen Maxey (D-Austin), Texas' only come under fire - Sandra Crenshaw, Bob his concern for gays and lesbians with HIV vehicle to push the proposed hate crimes openly gay legislator, blasted authority fig- Stimson and Don Hicks - maintained that into activism, lost his battle with AIDS in legislation that was being considered in the ures of various communities for perpetuat- their votes to go along with the new city April at the age of 46. His legacy included state Legislature. ing lies and hatred. "Hate crimes are more policy did not extend any special rights to numerous community organizations that Over 7,000 people marched from Pal- than robbery and murder; they include sys- gay people who work for the city, but sim- he either founded or co-founded and mer Auditorium down Congress Ave. to the tematic harassment. Our goal is to insist ply gave them the same rights as all other served with, including the Montrose Coun- Capitol. A rally followed, featuring nearly criminals be held responsible for their acts. municipal employees. seling Center. 50 speakers from all parts of Texas as well No one should be targeted because of his In another sign of changing times, the One of the most significant achieve- as Rich Tafel, national executive director of or her orientation. We demand our right to Dallas Area Rapid Transit authority also ments in Scott's work as a mental health the Log Cabin Republicans, and Letitia life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness instituted new hiring guidelines that in- professional and activist came in April Gomez, co-founder and executive director free from fear!" cluded nondiscrimination polices based on 1991 when he was appointed by then-Gov. of the National Latino/a Lesbian and Gay However, after all the efforts, only a sexual preference. The first vote by the Ann Richards to the Texas Board of Health, Organization. The following day, LGRL minor wording change was made to the transportation entity ended in a split deci- the first openly gay man and openly HIV- sponsored a Lobby Day to give individuals 1993 law, redefining hate crimes as those sion, but at a second vote, in March, eight positive person to win such a position. a chance to take their concerns directly to committed because of bias against a of five board members agreed to the new Tom Davis of Dallas is another who will their elected officials in the Legislature. group, not "against a person or group" as it policy. be hard to replace for his vigor and deter- According to statistics compiled by had previously read. The change in DART guidelines also mination in fighting AIDS. Davis, longtime LGRL, eight Texans were murdered in created a ripple of controversy, drawing manager of the Round Up Saloon, was 1994 because they were gay. The hate attacks by far-right groups such as the instrumental in bringing several major fund- crime law that was passed in 1993 is rarely CITY OF DALLAS, Texas Eagle Forum, whose leader charged raisers to the Dallas metroplex, including used by police and prosecutors because TRANSIT SYSTEM ADD that the new policy would lead to the use of An Evening With Dionne Warwick and sev- the wording is considered too nebulous. tax dollars for domestic partnership bene- eral showings of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. LGRL and other concerned Texans were ANTI-BIAS POLICIES fits, a claim that was denied by the trans- In November, the Houston community trying to fine-tune that legislation. portation agency. Doug Hellman, chairman lost another leader with the passing of The new bill that was being pushed was Gay people made strides in Dallas at of the Dallas County Christian Coalition, Brian Bradley. Bradley, who had worked as patterned after a hate crimes law approved City Hall and at the Dallas Area Rapid said the new rules would "encourage and a scrub nurse in surgery at M.D. Anderson in Wisconsin and upheld unanimously by Transit authority. Both the City of Dallas legitimize the homosexual lifestyle," one Cancer Center, was removed from that the United States Supreme Court in 1993. and DART instituted hiring policies forbid- which he deemed "inappropriate." position several years ago after he re- It called for harsher penalties for crimes ding discrimination against individuals After all the charges and counter- vealed in a newspaper interview that he committed against a person or property based on their sexual orientation. charges, however, the new hiring practices was HIV-positive. He sued his employer because of "perception regarding the per- The city's previous policy had included became law and gay people in both City and took his case to the U.S. Fifth Circuit son's race, religion, color, disability, sexual nondiscrimination based only on age, race, Hall and at DART won some protection Court of Appeals. against discrimination. In addition to working with Queer Nation PAGE 68 1WT DECEMBER 291995 - JANUARY 4 1996 1WT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 69 and ACT UP, Bradley was chosen Male gregation of the Universal Fellowship of chase air time on stations in Houston, Grand Marshal of the Houston Gay/Les- Metropolitan Community Churches, ob- Tulsa, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., as TEXANS GENEROUS IN bian Pride Parade in 1993. Later that year, served its 20th with an anniversary dinner well as on the Cable News Network. But FIGHT AGAINST AIDS he ran for a seat on Houston City Council, and appearances by author Neil Miller and the project hit a roadblock when the Chris- receiving nearly 28,000 vres. others. tian Broadcasting Network, owned by the As in past years, Texans showed their Rev. Pat Robertson (who is pictured and generosity in helping finance the fight quoted in the ads), sent letters to stations against HIV by turning out for and donating WORLD'S LARGEST HATE, HATE CRIMES threatening to take them to court if they ran to countless fund-raising events. GAY CHURCH MARKS CONTINUE TO HAUNT the PFLAG spots. In April, dance diva Martha Wash head- lined "Dance for Life '95," a benefit for 25TH ANNIVERSARY STATE, NATION Dallas' AIDS Resource Center. In October, HIV BIAS SHOWS a capacity crowd filled the Houston Arena The Cathedral of Hope/MCC in Dallas, In a bit of qualified good news, a report No SIGNS OF ABATING Theatre for a concert by musical legend the world's largest church with an outreach issued in 1995 indicated that the number of Diana Ross, with actress Raquel Welch primarily aimed at gay men and lesbians, hate crimes overall was down in Texas the Discrimination against people with HIV serving as emcee. The evening, which reached a milestone in June when the con- previous year. The bad news, though, was in Texas showed no signs of going away in attracted the involvement of many of the gregation celebrated the church's 25th that gay and lesbian people were increas- 1995. In July, George Plumley of Elgin filed city's prominent philanthropists, raised anniversary. ingly becoming the Objects of such attacks. suit against Landmark Chevrolet in Hous- over half a million dollars for the American Originally begun in 1970 by a group of The report, released by the Texas Civil ton, alleging that the dealership had vio- Foundation for AIDS Research, which dis- 12 people calling themselves the "Circle of Rights Project, compiled figures from po- lated the Fair Trade Act and the Americans tributes funds to research sites in Houston Friends," the congregation has grown to a lice reports from 1992-1994 and included with Disabilities Act [ADA] by demanding and other Texas and U.S. cities. church with membership of over 1,500 crimes committed against African Ameri- that he return the truck he had purchased In October and November, fund-raising worshippers and growing every month. cans, Caucasians, Jews, Hispanics and after the dealership learned he had AIDS. walks in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio Church officials announced plans to people of Asian descent as well as gays. The suit also charged that Landmark man- brought in huge contributions for local construct a new sanctuary to keep up with In February, a Stop the Hate Rally in agers had made anti-gay comments organizations that provide services to peo- the rapid expansion. The new structure will Tyler, Texas drew 250 to the city's Bergfield against Plumley, a heterosexual grandfa- ple with AIDS. The eighth annual five-kilo- be designed by noted architect Phillip Park to draw attention to hate crimes ther. The Dallas Gay & Lesbian Alliance, meter "From All Walks of Life" through Johnson, who has been so instrumental in against gays. The event was the second of which was instrumental in securing legal downtown Austin, sponsored by AIDS 20th-century architecture. The designer's its kind; a similar event one year earlier counsel for Plumley, called on General Services of Austin and benefiting that previous works include the Seagram's had been organized after the gay-bashing Motors (the parent company of Chevrolet) group and 17 other local organizations, Building and the AT&T Corporate Head- death of local resident Nicholas Ray West. to condemn AIDS-related bias among its drew about 7,000 participants and raised quarters Building in New York City. In the In Austin in November, 20-year-old employees and dealers. Plumley suc- over $300,000. Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Johnson de- Joseph Queen was sentenced to life in cumbed to AIDS-related complications in The fifth annual LifeWalk in Dallas, signed the Crescent complex, Thanks- prison for the beating death a year earlier October. which benefited Oak Lawn Community giving Square, the Amon Carter Museum of Ernest Saldana, a gay man. According In August, Joe Puga, an HIV-positive Services and six other AIDS service and the Fort Worth Water Gardens. to statements taken by police, Queen and Houston man, got his job back after a suit groups, attracted 4,500 participants and The new MCC sanctuary, scheduled to three other men had yelled "faggot" and was filed on his behalf by the Equal Em- raised a record $480,000 - both figures be completed early in the next century, will "gay boy" in English and Spanish while ployment Opportunity Commission charg- outpacing the previous year's totals. be located on COH'S current property. The they were assaulting Saldana. ing that Puga's employer, Girsa (an im- In San Antonio, about 800 took part in sanctuary now in use was built in 1992 and In Houston, Demarco McCullum, a for- port/export company), had violated his the fifth annual 5K AIDS Walk for Life, rais- accommodates 800. The new building will mer high school football star, was con- rights under ADA provisions. According to ing nearly $40,000. be able to seat between 2,000 and 2,500 victed of capital murder and sentenced to terms of the settlement, which resolved the But smaller-scale efforts were just as people. The old sanctuary will be used as death for his role in the killing of Michael case before it went to trial, Puga also re- important as the larger, attention-getting a fellowship hall and chapel. Burzinski, another gay man. Investigators ceived $50,000 as compensation for his events in assisting people with the dis- The church also announced during its said McCullum and three of his friends discrimination claims and an additional ease. In Austin, the Octopus Club spon- anniversary celebration that Senior Pastor (whose trials are expected to start in early $50,000 in health benefits coverage. Girsa, sored parties and other events benefiting Rev. Michael Piazza signed a 25-year 1996) singled out Burzinski because they which denied liability in the case, agreed to AIDS Services of Austin's Paul Kirby Fund, long-term contract to serve the church and had heard gay people carry lots of money provide employment training to its man- which provides emergency financial assis- its congregation. A native of Georgia, and make easy targets. agers and supervisors and to take other tance to clients. In Dallas, "Home for the Piazza has ministered for more than 20 The obstacles gay people face in com- measures against discrimination. Holidays," a project of Razzle Dazzle Dal- years at churches in Georgia, Oklahoma, batting hate and its effects were dramati- In October, David K. Slater of Houston las, helped people with HIV pay for the Florida and Texas. During his tenure at cally illustrated when Parents, Families filed suit under the ADA charging that he expense of moving back home or of spend- Cathedral of Hope, it has tripled in size and and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (more was refused treatment at a local dental ing time with family during the holidays. become the world's largest lesbian and commonly known as PFLAG) in November clinic after he had told clinic employees he And the Lady Victoria Lust PWA Holiday gay church. announced the launch of a television ad was HIV-positive. Defendants in the case Fund, a project of Houston's Colt 45's, Cathedral of Hope in Dallas wasn't campaign aimed at illustrating the connec- are Westfield Dental Center and two of its brought cheer to over 2,500 with AIDS in alone in celebrating a milestone during tion between hate speech and hate crimes. dentists, who Slater claims referred him to 1995 through donations to PWAs, gift dis- 1995. Houston's Metropolitan Community Ads had already been produced and the a charity facility unequipped to handle his tribution at hospices, hospitals and care Church of the Resurrection, another con- national organization was ready to pur- case. centers, and other events. ~

PAGE 70 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 TWT DECEMBER 291995 - JANUARY 41996 PAGE 71 Who won Miss Gay San Antonio/US of A? 1995 TRIVIA QUIZ a) Toi Brooks Read along and test your knowledge of gay b) Jasmine SX c) Denise Mykels trivia as we present our 2 7st annual HOT TEA d) Erica Andrews Trivia Quiz. Every week, HOT TEA keeps you current on what's been going on around the state. How closely have you been reading your HOT TEA during the past 72 months? • III Terry Garner and Ray Martin opened which 1f11 'I. •.. I '11 Dallas club in 1995? . V V"" .•• _ Vivian Vance and Mona Monier helped the a) An Additional Lounge first lady of Fitzhugh celebrate her birth- Who is the hunky b) Another Bar ~ ~f (I' -- day. Name her. Zippers dancer pic- c) The Other Tavern a) Sister Skipper tured right? The Mr. Gay Pride All-American contest, d) Maple Multi-plex b) Cousin Connie a) Chadweena held at Pacific Street, was won by whom? c) Mother Iva b) Rusty a) Jay Allen d) Aunt Myrna c) Billy b) Thomas Rodriguez Camillone c) Christopher Graham d) David Moore d) John Reny Who won the Miss Singing sensations DVS, featuring David Gay Houston Burrill, appeared at which Texas clubs in Pageant at Rich's 1995? held earlier this a) Heaven year? Moby Dick/BrickbarlHeadquarters head b) Wild Club a) Black Velvett honchos Howard Okon (I) and Laurie Po- c) Brickbar b) Lawanda mora (r) are pictured with which porno d) All of the above Jackson god in the photo above? c) Selene a) Jeff Stryker Crawford b) Ryan Idol d) Craiganne c) Brad Stone Henderson d) Charlie Bobo Who are the 651 Fort Worth movers and shakers pictured below? a) Karroll Parker and Scott Jones b) Justin Headley and Jerry Cassidy c) Paul Wallace and Cowboy James d) Bobby Gosnell and Jim Bounds Houston's phenomenal Dyan Michaels is a dead ringer for which country and western superstar? Which former Mr. and Miss BRB posed a) Charlie Pride with club owner Bill Havard [c] after win- b) Minnie Pearl ~" ~I 0 ning Mr. and Miss TGRA? c) Garth Brooks a) Paivi Lee Love and Virgil Burke d) Reba Me Entire b) Brandi Houston and Tim Davenport c) Shelby St. John and Eddie Taylor Who is the lovely d) Divinity and Don Dowden Village Station employee pictured Who is the goddess pictured above with tWho '~was the winner"~of the Miss Mid- l' Who is Miss Gay San Antonio/America left? adult video gods Tim Barnett and Scott Texas/US of A contest held at the Mining 1995? a) Wonda Wilson Baldwin at Wild Club in San Antonio? Company in Odessa? a) Catia Lee Love b) Hot Coffee a) Randi Cunniff a) Kenya Semae b) Amanda Hall c) Chris Bengston b) Dena Malloy b) Stacey Holliday c) Erica Foxx d) Pearl Lewis c) Marsha Quick c) Kelexis Davenport d) Raquel De Castro d) Chi Chi LaRue d) Alexandria Gabrielle

PAGE 72 TWT DECEMBER 291995 - JANUARY 41996 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 73 Who won the 15th annual Miss Gay Beau- Who are the beautiful ladies pictured sign- Which hunky video star made appearances mont Pageant at the Copa? ing autographs at JR'sin Houston? at the Midtowne Spa in both Dallas and a) Sabrina Simms - Houston? b) Babette Davis a) Daryl Brock c) Chandler Sinclair b) Michael Castagne d) Felicia Phillips c) l.C. Michalek d) Mark Greinert Who was crowned Miss Gay Jefferson County at the KonTiki in Galveston? a) Brittany Andrews b) Chevelle Brooks c) e.e. Ryder d) Misty Valdez a) Dixie Chicks b) Fern 2 Fern Mary's in Houston celebrated which monu- c) Diana Ross and The Supremes mental anniversary this year? d) Wilson Phillips a) Fifth b) Tenth c) Twenty-Fifth d) Fiftieth The sensational Kristine W. was special Who was named Mr. Gay Fiesta at Alamo guest at Rich'sWhite Party last spring. She's Station in San Antonio? pictured with the club's reigning goddess. a) Scott Free Name her. b) Matt Edwards a) Yolanda c) Kristian Klein b) Lonnie Allsbrook d) Vanessa Gordon c) Stacy Tate d) Iody Miller

The popular person above has been a fix- ture at the Bonham Exchange in San An- tonio since the day the club opened. Name her. a) Teresa b) Niecy c) Eric d) Eva

This group of talented Austin performers are: a) Cynthia Clark, Freeman Hart and Daddy Wayne b) The Babtist Women c) Chain Drive bartenders d) Preston Porter, Russell Smith and Pat Purcell

Which hunk, sponsored by the Dallas Miss Gay America 1995 Patti Le Plae Safe is Eagle, was named Mr. Texas leather Pride pictured with the winner of the Mr. Round- 1995 during the Austin NlA leather Pride Up contest. Name him. weekend? a) Carl Kidd a) Mark Frazier b) Tom Sweeney b) Jackson Myars c) Stacy Adams c) Ellie Ellis d) Antonio Edwards d) Matt Miller

PAGE 74 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 41996 lWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 75 Sandy Myers of Buddies II dropped by Jugs A record number of contestants competed in Dallas to wish the owner a happy 20th for the twenty-sixth annual Miss Gay anniversary. Name him/her. Dallas title. Who was the winner? a) Laken Edwards b) Donna Day c) Kara Young d) Jazmyne Kelli

This Brickbar employee got everyone hot and bothered the night he climbed into the Who won the Miss Gay US of A pageant club's shower. Name him. held in Dayton, Ohio? a) Chase Armstrong a) Maya Douglas of Chicago b) [an Milstead b) Victoria West of San Antonio a) Joe Elliott c) Isabella Duncan c) China Blue of Dallas b) Joanne d) Russell Moore d) [arne Perry of Austin c) Mrs. Yolanda Jones d) Daddy JR's Houston's hostess with the mostest puts a new spin on the term "chicken queen." Who is she? a) Randall lobe b) Bob Hill c) Marsha Carlton d) Kofi

The person pictured above is one of the main reasons why Charlie's is known as Caven Enterprises promotions director Rick "Austin's #1 party bar." Name him. Espaillat is pictured above with which fab- a) David Green ulous female vocalist? b) Ray McDermott a) Helen Reddy c) Arnie Krauss b) Laura Branigan d) Tony Smith c) Madonna d) Michael Jackson

Miss GayTexas USof A at large was held at Club UBU in Corpus Christi. Name the winner.

Who took top honors in the 1995 Miss Gay Fort Worth Pageant, held at Magnolia Station? a) Ashley Rhone a) Whitney Paige b) Jennifer Adams b) Regina Dane c) EssenceDeVi lie c) Stacey Holiday d) Cinderella Cassidy d) Chevelle Brooks

lWT DECEMBER 291995· JANUARY 41996 PAGE 77 The winner of Texas Entertainer of the Year, Who is the lovely Tejano vocalist who ap- This all-lesbian rock band has really made a Heaven celebrated its tenth anniversary held in San Antonio at Paper Moon, went peared at Inergy earlier this year? name for themselves and attracted a huge over labor Day weekend with two of the on to win National Entertainer of the Year a) Lizza Lamb following. Name this Dallas-based group, most gorgeous adult video stars in the busi- in louisville, Kentucky. Name her. b) Elsa Garcia which got its start at Sue Ellen's. ness, who are pictured below with Chi Chi c) Nancy Taylor a) Maude Madness LaRue. Who are they? d) Val Rodela b) Blanche Fury • - "~ "W _ c) Mary Mayhem l' d) Calamity Jane

Who took top honors in the 1995 Mr. Gay Texas USA contest? a) Kendall Larned b) Dalton c) Christopher Graham a) Oprah DeMarro d) Allan Gibson b) Coco c) Whitney Paige d) Victoria West This ace San Antonio DJ and FRESH BEATS a) Charles and John John Armstrong Can you name the former TWT cover man writer got up close and personal with the Swed who won the "Stripper of the Year" title at high priestess of pop music, Diana Ross. b) Tom Katt and Marco Rossi the Old Plantation in EI Paso? Name him. c) Michael Pruitt and Scott Lewis a) Gilbert a) Oscar Reyna d) John Freund and Steve Place b) Albert Tovar b) Berta Garcia c) Troy Wolf c) Jimmy Smith Who was crowned d) Bob Bonaventure d) Rudy "Animal" Segovia Miss Gay Texas US of A 1995 in San Antonio? a) Kelly Lauren b) Lauren Taylor tM Fantasy Productions proudly presents c) Kelly Taylor This group of male dancers was so hot that d) Lauren Loren ~ A FIVE-STATE REGIONAL, PAGEANT JR's and Heaven brought them back to Houston for an encore performance. Name Who was crowned the group. Miss Gay Texas/ MISS GULF COAST US of A '96 a) Studs of S1. Louis America 1995 in An Official Preliminary to Miss Gay USofA '96 b) Hunks of Honolulu San Antonio? c) Men of Chicago a) Kelly Lauren d) Boys of South Beach b) Lauren Taylor FRIDAY~JANUARY 12 c) Kelly Taylor $2,500 in Cash and Prizes • Registration 4:30pm d) Lauren Loren

Special Guests Which city hosted Miss Gay USofA '95 MAYA DOUGLAS and the 1995 TGRA Miss Gulf Coast USofA '95 ASIREY EVERETT rodeo in November? a) Houston . b) Fort Worth 1430 N. Main c) Dallas San Antonio Dallas diva Wayne Smith electrifies her d) Austin --'~I',·. fans at Moby Dick's Tuesday Showtune • ~!jj l (210)225-7330 night and Thursday '50s-'60s-'70s night A new club has opened in Austin. Can you with her illusions of whom? name it? For further information, call Mando-Alexx Almend a) Mari Iyn Monroe a) Texas b) Dolly Parton b) Kansas or Rudy Cardona at (210)650-5881. c) Cher c) Nevada d) All of the above d) Florida

PAGE 78 TWT DECEMBER 291995· JANUARY 41996 TWT DECEMBER 291995· JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 79 FOR RENT Porno stud Chase Hunter has a hand full of The infamous Miss D.I.V.A. Pageant, held at Austin. One bedroom apartment south location, Rich's head honcho in the photo below. the Round Up, raised nearly $6,000 for the near river. Close to shopping, ten minutes to down- town. Call (512)447-5855. Can you name him? Food Pantry. Who was the winner? a) Rhonda Block lAustin. b) lona Mia Traylor AMAL FREE LOCATING SERVICE c) Wilhemina Nita Manderson Serving All of Austin d) Marla Hooch AUSTIN METRO APARTMENT LOCATORS (512)472-5747 / (800)472~AMAl Dallas. CONGRESS HOUSE APARTMENTS 4332 Congress Ave. at Wycliff in Oak Lawn. Dallas. Oak Lawn. Large, new 2 + 2, pool, FP, $50 off special. (214)521-3500 (Manager: John). microwave, WID hookup available. 4331 Dickason Ave. $675 + utilities. (214)330-8408. Dallas. Bahama Apts. by Stevens Park. Large 1, 2, 3-bedroom units, all bills paid. (214)942-5454. Dallas/Houston. OAK LAWN. Large 1 bdr condo and private patio. $485 including electric. (214) 521- Dallas. 3806, (713)528-1553. THE ESTABLISHMENT APTS. "Quiet Courtyard Living" Houston. • Unique floor plans DEALS • Individual heat/air conditioning Duplex 211 Hardwoods $500 • 2 swimming pools Kirby Free Cable, gas $475 Michael Rodriguez is the newest bartender • On-site management/maintenance Townhomes $750-UP • Oak Lawn Free Service at the newest club located at the "Wild (214)528-3531 HAPPY NEW YEAR Lee Eckman (713)523-3100 agent a) Gary Archer Corner" in San Antonio. Name the club. Dallas. b) Howie Burlew Houston. Woodland Heights, very near downtown. HONDO PARK Two bedrooms, $495; one bedroom, $395; effi- c) Paul Comeaux 2544 Hondo Avenue ciency, $275. Central air, pool, sauna, fans, dish- d) Ken Mcintyre (214}522-8436 washer, gates, cable, laundry. (713)999-9991. 1-1 studios, lofts, flats, bills paid, controlled access, Houston. Montrose one bedroom, $385, locked pool, spa, quiet lifestyle complex, caring manage- gates, ceiling fans, gas range, cable. Small, quiet ment, starting at $445. complex. (713)999-9991 Dallas. Houston. Montrose/Cherryhurst fourplex: unique two bedrooms, $535. Central air, fans, gas range, cable. THE CONSTANTINE (713)999-9991. 3210 CARLISLE (214)651-0666 Houston. House, 2/2, den, hardwoods. $800. One and two bedroom residences in prestigious Eckman (713)523-3100. Agent. TURTLE CREEK. New interiors, attractive land- Houston. Montrose garage apartment efficiency, scaping, swimming pool, controlled access gates water and gas paid. $325+deposit. (713)526-3666. and covered parking. A community where your life- Houston. APARTMENT LOCATOR Olympus/ style is appreciated. From $430 per month. Equal a) Wild Country Nelson offers fast, free, friendly service. (713) Housing Opportunity. 622-4805 or (800)677-8690. b) Alamo Station Marcella Sherrin, Mgr. Houston. Montrose area efficiency garage apart- Who was crowned Miss Gay America 1996 c) Woody's Dallas. ment. Hardwoods, separate kitchen. Very cute! in Little Rock, Arkansas? d) ReBar THETECALI $365. Olympus/Nelson Property Mgt. (713) a) Lauren Taylor of Austin In the heart of Oak Lawn offering 24 unique floor 622-4805. plans. High ceilings, fireplaces, controlled access Houston. Memorial/Shepherd 1/1. $425 all bills paid. b) Kerri Nichols of North Carolina gates, covered parking and two swimming pools. Spacious rooms, large walk-in closet, pool. Nice c) Kofi of Houston Unusual landscaping with towering trees. Virginia secluded property. Olympus/Nelson Property Mgt. d) Patti Le Plae Safe of Dallas Carter, Manager. Equal Housing Opportunity. (713)622-4805. 4533 CEDAR SPRINGS Houston. Spring Branch 1/1 upper condo. Fireplace, (214}521-3674 vaulted ceilings, pool view, WID included. Lovely The EI Jardin in downtown San Antonio Dallas/Houston. interior. $450. Olympus/Nelson Property Mgt. celebrated a huge anniversary this year, (713)622-4805. FREE SERVICE Houston. River Oaks 211, $600 Eckman (713)523- making it the oldest gay bar in Texas, if Dallas: Leasing or buying-we do both. We have 3100. Agent. not in America. How many years young is two-bedrooms, $600 and up; one-bedrooms, $430; Houston. Woodland Heights, very near downtown. it? efficiency, $325. Houston: We have two-bedroom studios, $500 bills Two bedrooms, $495; one bedroom, $395; effi- a) 30 paid; one-bedrooms, $400; efficiency, $300; some ciency, $275. Central air, pool, sauna, fans, dish- b) 40 with washer/dryer, alarms, pool, microwave. washer, gates, cable, laundry. (713)999-9991. Houston. Montrose one bedroom, $385 locked c) 45 FIND IT FIND IT gates, ceiling fans, gas range, cable. Small, quiet d) 48 APARTMENT LOCATORS-REALTY complex. (713)999-9991. Who are the new Mr. and Miss Gentry? DALLAS CALL HOUSTON CALL Houston. Heights: 5-room apartment, second floor Who was Ms. TGRA 1995? a) Allan Gibson and Renee Monroe (214)520-2300 (713)266-1460 above Dr. Fletcher's office, 1245 Yale. New paint, b) Jerel McNeil and Crystal Rae Lee (800)947-7086 (800)259-8558 carpets, washer/dryer, dishwasher. Bills paid. No a) Nevada Dallas. OAK LAWN area. Spacious 1 and 2 bed- pets. One-year lease. $725 month, $600 deposit. b) Juanita Bernal Love rooms, starting at $395. (214)522-0060. (713)862-2273 or (713)863-8964. c) Marcia Johnson c) Lee Davis and Sparkle d) Divine Mike d) Steve Simpson and Wilma W. lWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 81

PAGE 80 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 Houston. Montrose/Cherryhurst fourplex: unique two Houston. FM 1960 area answering service hiring Dallas. bedrooms, $535. Central air, fans, gas range, cable. operators for full-time and part-time positions. Must SATISFACTION Houston. One wicked massage - Buck. (713) 522-3032 (MT#2262). (713)999-9991. be available to work some weekends. (713) Bill (MT#6085) (214)823-5322 591-2200. Dallas/Garland/Mesquite. Houston.HOUSE CALLS Pampering at your place FOR SALE Houston. Help needed - general labor-- (713)942- Therapeutic Massage or mine.(713)522-5686 (MT#5008). Houston. Dallas. 8600. Sports or Swedish 'ust()i/ Specializing in deep tissue work THOM OF HOUSTON ~ston'~ #1 video bat Is now acceptloo .. In-Calls, centrally located for (MT#4254) (713)523-6577 Houston. l lor gay bartender, door and ffoor staff. If Garland, Mesquite and Rockwall residents honest and Self-motiVated and a team Terry (214)822-9968 (pager) (TR# 9444) Massage '''''oOdaYJhrough Friday between noon Dallas. Full-body massage. Call Robert (214) Right Choice at·J.A.'s ~ar and Grill, 808, PacifIC. A rece 320-3022. (MT #8380). Tom (713)520-6018 (MT#4397) 'lJQ~~l!§'I@9t!!J!i

PAGE 82 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 83 Dallas. !l)aTTas. BUTCH & JAKE Together or separate STEVEN Dallas/Fort Worth. . Special holiday rates Blonde Bodybuilder .. (214)909-5216 (pager) Huge Arms KIRK Texas. Anytime 6'3', 200 Ibs., 32W, 43C, 24 Y.O. Football Player Size Affectionate But Masculine WHAT IS A VACUUM PUMP? Dallas. Hunky, hairy. (214)828-1404. 6'3",210Ibs. (214)336-5345 Masculine The ultimate in safe sex! Dallas. Dallas. (214)322-9256 Personal High-Tech Vacuum Pumps RAVEN ALONZO Dallas/Fort Worth. You'll "grow" to love them! Muscular· Polished· Masculine Muscular--Hot--Ebony Write for info! Monster Pumpco Beautiful (Immediate 24 hr. pager) (214) 609-9708 HOT BODYBUILDERS P.O. Box 667039; Houston, TX 77266 Dallas' Premiere Black Escort Texas (214)913-0015 Dallas. (214)322·9256 In lOut MANSERVANT Dallas/Fort Worth. AMANTI INTIMATE GIFTS !Dallas. Be worshipped! (214)320-5995 Fashions, gifts and novelties. For catalogs, send $5 PLAYTOY to: P.O. Box 5114; Dallas, TX 75208. Gay owned & 6'~', 2371bs., 49' C, 32" W, 18' arms Dallas. Todd. (214)522-3773. MUSCULAR operated. Great Looks, Discreet Dallas. College Jock (214)994-7895 20 Y.O. All-American !l58llas. Torso Model Dallas. "Boy Next Door" Clint TWT Cover Photographer User Friendly Jon (214) 827-3554 BIG BEAUTIFUL MEN James Franklin (214)657-7650 Immed. Response Pager Dallas. Chad: Muscular Hispanic, 180 Ibs. Available For (214)559-3474 Brad: GQ Model, 5'10",180 Ibs. Commercial & Portrait Work MARCO Steven: Black, Muscular, 190 Ibs. Dallas. (214) 983-3875 (214)522·8983 MASCULINE Anthony: Young, Blond, Blue Eyes PagerNoice Mail Dallas. PAINTING. Drywall repair, texturing, paper- Athletic, Personable, Intelligent hanging, carpentry. Jennifer (214)286-4508. Healthy Companion Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington. Look No Further (214)393-3871 Dallas/Fort Worth. (214)526-2812 CHECK ME OUT! Anytime TEXAS-SIZE BODYBUILDER MastercardNisa/ Amex welcomed Dallas. Elegant Entertaining Dallas/Arlington. 6'8", 250 Ibs., well-built, good-looking Discreet Domination (214) 522-5142 Only 23 minutes from downtown Pager Metro 984-6563 STEPHEN COLLETTI D/FW Metro (817)261-2181 Dallas. ONE CALL Productions ONE OF A KIND Professional full-service catering Dallas. TWO HOT GUYS! (214) 827-3554. KARL Metro (817)640-2566 Guaranteed (214)407-2485 Dallas. 24 Hours (214)422-2567 Houston. Exciting, attractive, masculine blond. GREG'S ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Dallas/Houston. (713)528-6191. (214)545-8528 (Pager) *GERMAN* Houston. Dallas/Fort Worth. Handsome, Masculine, Athletic Blonde, Green, Tall, Versatile, Anytime TENDER LOVING CARE Scott (214)528-0269 STALLONE'S BACK! DallaS/Fort WorthlNational ot bodybuilder 6'1" 235 lb •• S2"C 32"W 19"A, MOVERS ~.ery handsome, friendly, will make yotJr drea~ Serving The Metroplex DREAMSCAPE pecome reality. Ripped and muscular, very hun . MCNisa ESCORTS p. all (713)601-7887 pgrlvo.ice mall 24 hrs. Trea Metro (817)577-1139 Where The Real Men Are yourself, you deserve it. Call now FOR NEW SPE Dallas . Afternoon Specials' Guaranteed .CIALS! "NEON SURGEON" I 21 ...t!Pl.!B~J?HL1gl\.~?327 Houston. Quality work. New pager (214) 737-4777 Dallas. Billy Dallas. Young, Masculine, Discreet KRIS (713)584-9346 ROY'S CLEANING SERVICE (214) 322-7233 Home & Apartmentsllnsured & Bonded Dallas/Fort Worth. Houston. Hot college guys want to spend some time NOW HIRING Mark with you! Call Josh at (713)712-8419. (214) 521-3857 (214)504-6264 Houston. Little boy looks, charm and body. Manly Dallas. Dallas. Master Phoenix. 6'2" , blonde, blue. sessions. (713)727-0743.Jason. Special rates/sat· Experienced in bondage, discipline, sensory depri- isfactlon. FANTASIA ENTERPRISES vation. Submit to the Master of your dreams! Now! Houston. (214)922-8099 The Lion's Den TAKE THE WORK & WORRY Dallas. Give yourself a holiday treat OUT OF THE HOLIDAYS! BODYBUILDER Wrap up with Daniel and/or David (713)529- 1090 PROFESSIONAL HOUSE-APARTMENT Young, tan, well-defined Houston. HIRING (713)629-4864. & CONDO CLEANING Masculine Companion PERSONAL SHOPPER! PARTY PLANNER! Houston. REASONABLE RATES - BONDED - INSURED GARRETT Remember that clean-cut, 3 YEARS IN BUSINESS (214)520-1707' (214)326-2190 dark-haired boy-next-door? GAY-OWNED & OPERATED Dallas. Baxter - (713)768-1997 voice mail (214)521-0185 ESCORTS AND FANTASIES Houston. Evan-(713)629-8611. Dallas. *CHAMPIONS* San Antonio. Accurate Descriptions, Friendly Personnel "WOMAN TO WOMAN" MOVING (214)443-0794 (210)824-7175. TWT'ers since 1987 San Antonio. Bodybuilder: 5'10", 205 Ibs., 52" C, ''Three rate plans to choose from" 32" W, 20"A. Nick (210)359-2566 quick response. (214) 337-8101 PAGE 84 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996

TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 PAGE 85 Houston. Dallas. Specializing In Short Notice Moving BOX BOY MOVING A 'WEEKLY ALL- TEX MOVERS CITY-BY-CITY Local or Out of Town A Move Fit for A Queen Large or Small Jobs (713)530-7822 LISTING OF Y'WY"S (214) 613-8730 LOCAL and LONG DISTANCE SUPPORTERS AND

Dallas. Antiques Office ADVERTISERS Pianos Home IRON PRESS CLEANERS ACROSS TEXAS 3818 Cedar Springs Rd. Houston. Professional repair plumbEl!proudly serv- (214)443-9936 ing our community. Call (71 ?'~-. ,r,.:,9:.:.. _ Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Houston. I ;.~ . \ent, personal Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. I~-- \13)897-0897. TEXAS ORGANIZATIONS The Texoma Ccnnection 817·569·3439 AUSTIN CLUBS (AC: 512) Ace Social Group 01 Mineral Wells (817)325·0325 The Walering Hole 713·895·8356 'Bout Time. . 9601 N. 1·35 832·5339 Dallas/Fort Worth. Car insurance, homeo Independenl Byzanline Calholic Church. Dale Chain Drive 504 Willow.. .. 460·9017 renters, life insurance. J.D. Williams lnsi \ ...... Order 01 SI. Nicholas ... (210)52IJ.8213 ABILENE CHURCHES (AC: 915) Charlie's 1301 lavaca . . .474-6481 Agency. (214)231-9675. Englefield lesbian/Gay Journalisls Assoc .. 1·801J.324·599S. ext 6707 Ccvenanl of Hope Ccmmunity Church .. OJ's. .. 611 Red River 476-3611 Agent Orion Servo Gay Pen Pals Cluster Box 4509 ...... 1342 N. 41h St. 677-7955 51h Streel Station 505 E. 5th. . . 478-6065 North Dallas. ~vrrt . Pon lsabet, TX 78578 Exodus·MCC P.O. 2473179604.. . 672·7922 Farmers Kansas 213W.4th 48IJ.TOTO ACCOUNTING SERVICES State TGRA Inlo . .. PO. 160I731Austin ABILENE CLUB (AC: 915) Nexus. .305 W. 5th.. .. 472·5288 Insurance ...... 78718-0173 (512)835-5314 Just Friends 201 S.14th . .. . 672·9318 Keith L. Rice, C.P.A.(214)387-5533 Group Oican Harry's 211 W.4th.. .. . 32IJ.BB23 THRF AIDS legal Resource Pr~ect .. ABILENE ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 915) Proleus 611 E.61h 472·8922 of ...... 815 Brazos 1601n8701. HI0IJ.628-6417 B~ Country AIDS Support GrQ(Jp. . . 673-6800 North Dallas. TAX PREPARATION. Keith L. R. AUSTIN ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES (AC: 512) rnpanies Viatical Assistance Ccrp...... HI0IJ.892·1262 AIDS Hotline (M-/', 4-1Op) 667·AIDS AA Austin (live and lei live) . C.P.A.(214)387-5533. T.C.H.D. STD/AIDS Clink: . .. 317 Pecan St. ~ ';xCr<' 39-1700 TEXAS GROUPS BASED IN AUSTIN (AC: 512) ...... 2700 W. Anderson Ln 1412n8757 .. 327·36BB North Dallas. Computer consultant. Hardware a, Am~ Int'l Mbrs lor UG Geneerns ... 837·159611ax 836·9715 ...... 676-7825 Adventuring Outdoors PO. 2332178768 software installation, upgrades and troubleshootin tJe's Ccmmunity Clink:. . . 478-8924 20 YEARS Master Craftsman I Insured Join the Texas Gay Pilots Association. TGPA serves Slevie Ray's Place 817·831·1011 Texas Regional AIDS Inlerfailh Net. (TRAIN) .... 451-0091 Pride Health Fest Club. . 4805 A Teri Rd. (713)942-8600 the entire gay and lesbian aviation community. For Ta~'s lair (aduHs)...... 214-352·2464 Tr~ity Unned Methodist Church. . . 600 East 5th ...... 707·9070 information, call Robert Moore at (214) 754-8710. Terminus (14.4) (Metro)B17·543-1111 ..45g.5835 Prime Timers. . . P.O. 14892n8761-4B92

TWT DECEMBER 291995 - JANUARY 41996 PAGE 93 PAGE 86 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 Iron Press Cleaners 3818 Cedar Springs .4054 McKiMe\', Su~e 212175204 .. 520-6308 QaI1as NAMES Project .. 823-3899 Project TransiIOnS, Inc...... P.O. 4826178765 Pegesus Softb~1 Assoc P.O. 191075 Magnolia ~tion 600 W. Magnolia.. .. . 3324415 ...... 443-9936 Oak Lawn CommtKIity Servioes 4300 MacArthur QaI1as Silver Sabres P.O. 19017g.121 ...... 454·8646 · 358-6002 The 651 Club 651 S. Jemings 332-0745 David Pow~1 HIV AssesSmenl & Treat. Clinic .. 479-6121 lambda Pages 3100 Carlisle 880-7577 ..... 520-8108 ...... 75219-4610 642·7881 PentamKlne Mist Treatments 528-23381521.5124 FORT WORTH ORGAN.rtNELPLINES (AC: 817) Lea!her by Boots .2525 Wycliff, Sune 124 528-3865 DALLAS DOCTORSIDENTISTS (AC: 214) D~las Tavern Guild 3300 Reager St175219 Sex and Love AddK:1s Anonymous ... 440-1494 People Uke Us (PLUS+]... . 521.5444 AIDS Awareness Clinic. . . 2825 E. Rosedee Ufe Banefactors (John Lochner) 254-1603 Bel~s, Nicholaos C., M.D .... 8226 Oouglas A.,.., Suite 311 ...... 521·0638 Team Austin...... P.O. 161701nB716 PWA ~nion oIDallas. P.O. 4338 941.0523 ..... 534·CARE Lone Star Viatical 4300 MacArthur, Suite 110 ... (24 hours)...... 890·7943 Qeaf Action Center.. .. 5214407 ...... 447·64081450·0230 Police Harassment Reporting 528.4233 AIDS Helpline...... 870-7346 Mardi Gras Male Dancers 839·3993 Coats, Andrew Gordon (chiro.) . DIFFA 748-8580 Texas Gay Rodeo Assooalion. . ... P.O. 1511178767 Positiv

PAGE 94 TWT DECEMBER 29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 TWT DECEMBER 291995 - JANUARY 41996 PAGE 95 .. (loa·6p).. .. 729-7077 GayJlesbian Alliance of the Rio Grande Valley . .. .. 224-7330 TLC House (HIV·posiIive sheHer) . . . . 902·2231 ...... (210)426-8800 Lambda AA .... 8546 Broadway, Sude 255 824-2027 Direct Cremation...... 741-<1671 Martin, Jerry (chiro.).. ..•.. .. 660-7722 Houalon Gay & Les~an Parents 980-7995 Tn·Angels (gay and ~sbian skydivingJ . . 488-4471 MCC of the Rio Grande Valley Aie 1, Earling Rd. Lambda AUiance IUTSAJ 6900 N. Loop 1604 W. Ron Duster Real Estate . . .. 526-1800 0nC0I Merbl Groop 961·7100 Hou~on Gay & Lesbian Political Ca"",s P.O. 66864 TV-TG·TS Hel~ine... .. 780-4282 .: Alarr078516 (512)781,0864 · 78249-0683 691-4160 Exposure Prints byTIO...... 619-1968 Smijh, Bruce W., D.o.S 1006 Missoun .. 521·1000 Voiting Nurse Association...... 520-8115 RIOGrande Valley Gay & Lesbian Bcwiing League . LISA lles.lnfoJS.A.J P.O. 12327 826-USA Houston GayJlesbian Yellow Pages . . . 942.{)()84 ...... 529-4364 HOIl~on Lesbian/Gay Pride Week '96 .. Werilesday Nighl Mixers Bcwiing (Tom) 522·9612 ...... (210)971,8894 Men of All CoJors Together .... 3207Wurzbach 1118178232 Jack Roach Fool ... 2727 S.w. Frwy.. .525-7400 HOUSTON FITNESS CENTERS (AC: 713) ...... P.O. 88071m286-8071 529-6979 UT at Pan Ameneon Gay and Les. Sludent Organ . WIRE ]Women's Into. and Referral]. . . .526-2121 ...... 846-7151 leather by Boots 2424 Montrose 526-2666 The Club 2205 Fan~n 659-4998 Houston Metropolitan Bmiards League. . 299-8969 Women for Sobriety (Pat).. .. 520-1501 ...... (210)361,2260 Parenls, Families & Friends " Lesb. & Gays .. Midtowne Spa . .3100 Fanrin . . 522·2379 Houston OUtdoor Group KAlMP-OUT Leather by Boots 715 FaiMewiR'pcord 526-l1444 Women's Cenler .. 3101 R~mond '150.. . 526-6798 Valley Voice - A Lesbian & Gay Alliance P.O. 3027 ...... 121 W. WoodawnI78212 822-4135 Life Benefactors...... 252·37001800-285·5152 HOUSTON HEALTH CLUB (AC: 713) Houston Pride Band 309 Slrattord 14 Womynapece. . . .. P.0.980601 . . . 869-6510 ...... Haningenl78551·3027 - Alliance" San Antm IPASAJ P.O. 12776 Life Today RnaOOai Services : 977-4101 Frtness Exchange 3930 Kirby 1300 524-9932 .... 524-0218 HOUSTON RESTAURANTS (AC: 713) ROSENBERG ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 713) HOUSTON ORGANIZATIONSlHEU'l.INES (AC: 713) Hou~on Professional Men's AssocIation 866-4079 .841·2314 Kemper SaJon ..... 4027 Westhe,mer . .. 877·1645 ChapuHepec.. .. 813 R~mond. .. .. 522·2365 River City Pool League .. .734-3630 African-Ameneon Lesbian/Gay Alliance (AAlLGAJ . Hou~on Professionals P.O. 3840/Hum~e ~~~:...... PO~~ Rice Pharmacy . . 527·8339 Charl~'s Cafe. . II02Westheimer.. .522·3332 Ryan While Denlal Clinic . .818 E. Grays00'78200 Ryan's Real E~ale... .523·1800 .... P.O. 130818177219 864·2242 ...... 82~~ House of Pies...... 3112 Kirby...... 526-3616 SAN ANGELO CLUB (AC: 915) · 225-4715 ext. 166 Sial Scnpl Pharmacy 4101 Greenbnar #235 AIDS Alliance of the Bay Area . Houslon Tennis Club 868·5039 HUNTSVILLE ORGANIZATION (AC: 409) Silent Partners 3320 Sherwood Way 949·9041 San Anlonio AIDS Foundation 818 E. Grays0n/78208 · 1·800·829-3044.521-17001521·5855 ...... 17511 EI Camine Real #159 ... 488·4492 Houslon Tnangle Scuba Divers. . . 10727 Hazenl77072 Planned ParenthlOOd (HIV CotJn~ing) 2405-C Av.. I SAN ANGELO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 915) .225-4715 Suzanne Anderson Properties . . . 529-8484 AIDS Denial Referrals. . . 529-4364 ...... 531).7822 .... 295-6396 Lambda AA 1121 S. Bryant 949·0662 s;~A;,i';';~Eq~1 Righis p,jii~ (;;,;,;,;,; ' . The Teachers Siore. . . .. 1001 S. Allen Genoa AIDS Equity League. . 524-9986 HOIls1on Wednesday Nighl Mixers Bcwiing.. ..522·9612 IRVING AnORNEY (AC: 214) San Angelo AIDS FOIlndation P.O. 62474176906 · P.O. 12571178212 826-2723 ...... 944·2306 AIDS Foundalion Houslon. . . . . 3202 Weslayan HoustonWrestiingClub P.O. 131134m219-1134 Kowalski, John...... (Melrol214)445-4149 ...... 949-6361 San Antooio Gay, lesbian and Bisexual Vets of America .. TWT Graphics (an, design, typesening) 527·9111 ...... 623-6796 ...... 462·6143 LAREDO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 210) SAN ANTONIO ACCOMMODATIONS (AC: 210) · P.O. 33397178265-3397 554-9918 USA Pageanlry 523-5293 AIDSIHIV Info. Line (referrals). . . 902·2231 Impenal Coart of the Single Star . P.O. 980444m096-0444 AIDS Galeway Community Health Canter ..... 200 W. Lyon Elmira Molor Inn 1126 E. Elmira. .222·9463 San Anloruo Gay Switchboard P.O. 120402 HOUSTON CHURCHES & RELIG. ORGAN. (AC: 713) AIDS Holline (9a·9p) . . 524·AIDS ...... 587·5342 .. 718·5780 Painted Lady 820 Broadway 220-1092 ...... 733-7300 Benng Memorial Un~ed MettJOdi~ Church .... 1440 Harold AIDS Inlerfaith Council of HOtJslon.. . 882·5995 Inner Loop Sunday Bcwiing ...... 522·9612 City Health Depl. HIV Project . . . 722·2437 SAN ANTONIO BUSINESS (AC: 210) San Anlonio Lambda Siuden~ Alliance JSAlSAJ ...... 526-1017 AIDS Legal Hotiine. . .526-7702 Jewsh Fami~ Se";ces 4131 S. Braeswood LONGVIEW CHURCH (AC: 903) Encore Video .... 8546 Broadwayl78217. . .. 821·5345 ...... P.O. 12715178212 736-4329 Community Gospel Church. .501 E. 18th AIDS Ma~ery 3408W. Lamarm019 523-8711 ...... 667·9336 Church With A Vi~ . . . . 420 E. Conon SI . SAN ANTONIO CHURCHES & RELIG. ORGAN, San Anlonio Men's Chorus .. 102 W•••• SI...... 880-9235 Ameneon CMI Liberties Unioo . . .. 942-8146 ..\JSI for Us 11eenswith gaynes. parenlsJ 666-8280 763-1501 (AC:210) · 226-2324 Community of the Reconciling Servanl .. Anli·HomopIlobia Alliance. . . 650-6916 Krewe of OIympuslTexas . . . P.O. 920794177292 LONGVIEW CLUBS (AC: 903) Abbey of SI. francis (Independenl CatholK:) .. San Anlonio NAMES Project 818 E. Grayson ...... (Presby1eriarVReformed) ..... 462·7154 Asians & Fnends .. P.O. 740346m274. . . .772·3757 KPFT Radio 419 LO'IOn 526-4000 DecisionS . .. . 2103 E. Marshal...... 757-4864 ..... 1951 N.IH-35178208.. .226-8272 ...... 225-4715 Covenant Baptist Church . . 6610 Alder SI. The Assi~ance Fund 1116 Jackson Blvd. Lambda Center AA 1201 W. Clay. .. (office) 521-1243 1~ Choice 446 N. Eastman 758-81182 0ig1ity (gay Catholk:s). P.O. 12484 San Anlonio NOW P.O. 33213 673-6800 San Anlm Tavern G,,~ P.O. 12712178212 ...... 666-8830 ...... 7700611210 .. .529-4788 ...... (1oflOy)528·9772 LONGVIEW ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 903) ...... 558-3287 South Texas Outreach Program for AIDSIUT Heatth $d. Dawn of Faith Christian Church .... 8405-K Almeda·GerJOa Asiro Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, Inc .. Lambda Roflerskating Club .... 7414 Puerto Vallartal77083 AIDS H~p Organ P.O. 4142. . .. 1·800-526-0669 Rrst Unijanan ChUich .. 807 Beryl...... 344-4695 em...... 301 S. fno 1278 270-4621 ...... 991-6766 .. P.O. 66136177266-6136 Larry Garren FoUM., Inc. (10a-6p) ... 11550 Ct;mney Rock AIDSIHIV lesting . . 1·800-526-0669 MCCSA . . .1136 W. Woodlawn. . . . 734-0048 Tejas Motorcyde Club. . . 917 Brooklyn Ave. Dignity (gay Catholics) . . .. 1307 Yale, Suije H AVES, Inc..... 4126 S.W. Frwy, Su~el717 .... 626-2837 .1303m035.. ..729-7077 Ameneon Red Cross/AIDS support group. . . . 753-2091 Nativity of Jesus Ind. Byzantine Catholic Church ...... 223-66211 .880-2872 Bayou City Boys Club. . P.O. 131264m219 Lesbian/Gay StudenisAJ of H Clear Lake . Lambda AA...... 906 Padon.. .. . 753-4167 ...... 9539 Bcwen Dr178250 . . 520-8213 Texas Gay Rodec AssocIalion . . . P.O. 12651 Rrst Unijanan Church . 5200 Fannin 526·5200 Bering Care Cenler (adull AIDS day care cenler) . . 2700 Bay Areal77058 LUBBOCK CHURCH (AC: 808) River City Living Church. . . .. 202 Hofland ...... 349-8478 Grace Lutheran Church 2515 Waugh ...... 1440 Harold . .. . 520-7070 LIB 529-0077 MCC Lubbocl<...... 5501 34lh SI.. .. . 792·5562 .822·1121 Unijed Slales Mission of Tx. (res. sheller program)...... 526-7708 Bering Community Se""e FOIlndalion . LOAFF ILesbians Over Age 50J . . . .. P.O. 980601 LUBBOCK CLUB (AC: 806) SI. Sergios & SI. Baeches Orthodox Catholic Church .. .626 E. OuincyI78215 299-1318 Hou. Mission Church .. 1505 Nevada. . . .. 529·8225 ...... P.O. 540517m254 529·6071 ...... 661-1~ Captain Hollywood. . . .. 744-3183 .. P.O. 17232178217 . . . 697·3264 Wellness Connection .. 106 Warren. .226-7863 Integrity (E~SC{s . . .. 826 San Pedro al W. Laurel .... 271·9683 Seventh·Day Adventisl Kinship P.O. 301047m230 Exectrlive and Professional Association of Houslon .. .. 527·9666 SAN ANTONIO FITNESS CENTERS (AC: 210) Outlaws 4 mi. south on Hwy 110 509·2248 MIDl.ANDIODESSA CHURCHES (AC: 915) TYLEAlSMITH CO. MEDICAL (AC: 903) SI. Slephen's Episcopal Church 1805 W. Alabama ...... P.O. 130227m219-0227 Neartown Association 1413 We~heimermOO6 Ho~Tnnity Comm. Church...... 402 E. Gisl Executive Spa. . .703 Ave. B...... 225·8807 Unijarian Men's GrOtJp 526·5200 F.l.S.T.IFemales In Search of Trou~eJ . . . 781·3567 North Monlrose CMc Assoc P.O. 130164m219-0164 SAN ANTONIO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 210) Planned ParenthlOOd. . . . . 3500 E. South Broadway ... 570-HTCC(4822) .581-8923 HOUSTON CLUBS (AC: 713) FronlRunners (runners, joggersJ 522·86421522-0899 Omega House, Inc 602 Branard 523-1139 Prodigal Ministnes Community Church (Odessa) .. AIDS Information. . 225-4715 Brazos River Benom .. 2400 Brazos 528·9192 Garden Party. . . P.O. P.O. 66693177286-6693 Outrage. . 1436 W. Gray 1279177019.868·913311.182 AIDS Resource CU... 800 Lexington . . .. 222·2437 WACO CHURCH (AC: 817) ..... 1500 E. Murphy.. .. 569-7328 MCC . .. . 1601 Clay...... 752·5331 Briar Palch .. 2294 W. Hoe in Medicine. . . 523-4700 Prime Tsners ... P'0.980612m099-0612 867·3903 .225-4227 Coart of the Cenlral Texas Em~re .. . SFA Stalioo 7121175962. .. 569-2413 ..... P.O. 20761176702. .. .. 772·7374 Heaven. .. .. Pac ific at Grant.. 521·9123 Gay & Lesbian Switchboard P.O. 66469177286-6469 PWA Coalition .. 3400 Montrose, Suije 106 522·5428 Casa Martin ... 132W. Grayson SI178212 ..... 227·5968 ODESSA CLUBS (AC: 915) GLACT...... P.O. 9081176714.. .. . 741-1428 Incognijo 2524 McKinney 237·9431 ...... 529-3211 o Pa\r(j...... 526-SAFE (7233) Chainof Command.. .999 E. Basse Rd., Suijel80 Miss Lillie's Nijespol . . 8401 Andrews Hwy Parents, Famil~s & fnends of Lesb. & Gays. . .750-7211 lnergy . . 5750 C~mney Roel.. .666-7310 Gaysilesbians of ~ JGAlORJ 527-8101 Rainbow Ranglers Dance Club 3115 112 Houalon Ave...... P.O. 999/78209 . . 733-6475 ... 366-6799 WEATHERFORDIPARKER CO. ORGAN. (AC: 817) JR's 808 Pacific 521·2519 Gay Men's Chcrus . P.O. 541004m254-1004 ...... 77009 869-4420 RSI Coart of the Alamo Empire. . . P.O. 120123178212 Mining Company 409 N. Hancoelt 580-6161 Parker Coanty HIV/AIDS Support Group , . .... P.O. 1863 Gay Man's Nelwsexual Alliance at U of H IGLOBAlJ .. . (Neal TannahillJ 526-6718 Cnsis Hotine (24 hours). . . .227-4357 (AC:915) WICHITA FALLS CHURCH (AC: 817) Montrose Mirung Co 805 Pacific 529-7488 Safer Sex HOIlse Parties (AFH) . . . 623-6796 ...... P.O. 314177204-3650 743-5180 Free and Clean Lambda AA IOdessa) . .569-7328 Deloxflcetion Cenler .. 622 OoJorose. . . . . 225-5481 MCC.. ..1014Wichija...... 322-4100 Outpo~.. .. 2818 Richmond 520-8448 Gay, Lesbian & !>sexual Velerans of AmericaJHOtJslon . Scuthea~ Texas Legal Clinic ..... (HIVnerm. ilt.legaI c1in~) Drug Abuse MHMR .. 3721A S. Presa 533-9156 South Plains AIDS Resource Ctr...... 3641 N. Dixie WICHITA FALLS CLUB (AC: 817) Pac.c Sireet 710 Pacffic. . .523-0213 ...... P.O. 66708177286-6706 951·9925 ...... 3400 Monlrose, Su~e 203177006 .. 523-7852 Friends of IhlIiarcls League (PJ) 863-6482 HACER IHispanic AIDS Comm~ee for Ed. & Resources ...... 648·9340 Wesl Texas Gay Alliance. . 1500 E. Murphy/Odessa AIDS Support Cenler...... 405 Galveslon, Suije 10 Grey Party.. .. P.O. 130773177219 ...... 1017 N. Main, Suite 208 ..... 227·2204 Ripcord 715 Fai";ew 521·2792 Speclrum '95 526-2853 ...... 569-7328 .. 322·9122 .. 611 Club 611 Hyde Park 526-7070 Gu~ Coast Transgender Community. . P.O. 66643177266 St. Michael's AIDS Support Group. . 1801 Sage PORT ARANSAS ACCOMMODATIONS lAC: 512) Happy Foundalion .... 411 Benham.. .. . 227·6451 Diversity Igaynesb. ~udenls al Midwe~ern Slate Univ.. Sleam. .. 402Loven...... 521-1450 ...... 780-4282 ...... 621-4370 Sea Horse Inn 1423111h SI.. 749-5221 Helpline (Drug Abuse Canlral) 225-4066 .. 3410 Taff BIvdJI2806 . .692-4968 Uplown Downlown 3232 Main 526-6917 Hale Cnmes Hotiine . . P.O. 66469m286-6469 Sleven's House. . 522·5757 RIO GRANDE VALLEY ORGANIZATIONS Hispanic AIDS Comm~ee... .. 132 W. Grayson SI178212 Venture-N 2923 S. Main 522-0000 ...... 529-9615 Slone Soup (AFH) . .. 623-6796 au HOUSTON COUNSELING (AC: 713) HeaHh Dept. AIDS Hotline . . 794-9020 Team HotJSIon .. P.O. 6640sm286-8405 935-1060 = •• Edd, Nich

PAGE 96 TWT DECEMBER 291995 - JANUARY 4 1996 IGGEST INGI

I "TELLIE ABOUTyon FIBsrtilE" FOR LOCAL NAMES AND NUMBERS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, CALL: 1-900-CUTE BOYS S2lMIN.

i K i l 91i : ii:Af E ['iiq/Alf},',,;S - 5298 per m r n tB,lled [0 your Me I VISA I Connect Card as

PAGE 98 lWT DECEMBER '29 1995 - JANUARY 4 1996 IN A-fEA-fORIAA-f

A. Tony Abrego • Mayves Elane Abshire • Robert Hardy Acrey Jr.• Henry E.

Adank • Frank Dominic Agrusa> Mendy Melchor Almaguer > Antonio Amico > ~ Ellis Anderson > Jerry Lynn Anderson • Steven S. Anderson > J. Robert Araya > David Franklin Armstrong • Randolph J. Arredondo> Ronny D. Atkins> Robert ... And I miss you. Paul Awanessian • Shawn Bailey • Bruce Kevin Bak • James "Jimi" Keith December 31, 1994 Ballenger • Mark Stevens Banks • David Alan Baraby • Nelson Dale Barge > Lynn, Jeffrey E. Barkhurst> Steven Mark Bamett > Lynn L. (Red) Barry • Stephane R. We had just begun our Baugh. Gary L. Baumgartner • Robert Lee "Bob" Baxter> Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Beard • Jerry Beasley • Dennis (Spot) Bedingfield • Austin A.R. lifelong journey together Beecher • Frankie M. Belgard> Franklin James "J." Bennett • Harold Berlin when so suddenly it all came (aka Big Girl) • Brittany Taryn Bertrand (aka Tandi Andrews) • Keith "Keiter" undone. Biggs. L. "Dayton" Bishop> Donald Michael Blackburn Jr. • Jeanne B. We had just started to grow, Blakeway • Manuel Blanco • Timothy Wayne Blessing • David Blythe • Charles to laugh, to cry, our hearts F. Boyd • Jerry Boyd • Brian Douglas Bradley> Anthony Ladd Brannen > David became as one. Lee Breeden> Harry H. Brewer> Rick A. Brewer • Raymond Thomas Brewin • Bunch King Brittain= Cecilia G. Brown • Niles Kelly Brown > William T. "Bil" I began to understand, to Buchanan • Jeffrey Alan Bunnell> David L. Bums • John W. Bush (aka Johnny respect, to depend on you T) • Raymond "Ray" Earl Butler > Thomas Taylor Byers> William (Willie) H. and now, you're like the Cagle III. Randy Joe Cameron> Thomas (Tom) Campbell (aka Tonya Seville) • stars, the moon, the sun. Daniel Campos> Rex W. Cargill > Sam K. Carpenter> Robert H. Case> James Now it's a year without your Thomas Cater > Ronald J. Cathcart> Donald Cellum s Michael David Chambers smile, your touch, your kiss. • Larry Chenitski • Lee Christensen • Keith Chumley> Edward Paul Cisneros> Robbie K. Clark> Frank Arthur Clay II • John Mark Cloud> Keith A. Cobden • Going on without you still Craig A. Coleman (aka Crayola Magenta Crayon) • Leroy Coleman (aka Cindy seems like it can't be done. Birdsong) • Michael Coll > Mark Steven Collins > Jim Coronado • Robert Leslie Our time together will never Cox • Gary-John Crary> William E. Crawford= John B. Cress Jr.• Lewis fade. Once in a lifetime do "Boss" M. Crump Jr. • Charles (Chuck) Anthony Curneal • John A. Currie > you find a true love, and you, David Wayne Curry • Randal Lee Curry • Kevin Czarniki • Cecil Anthony Lynn, were the one. Davila (aka Erica Tequila) • Tom Davis • Lawrence F. Dayball > Kirk Melvin Dellar > Jack W. DeLoach· Kirk Marcus Denison= Keith Bradley Dickerson> Each day without you seems Clay Donnelly. Mark-Steven Matthew Doremus > Charles Ray Downey· Ricky like an eternity, but through J. Eaves • Gerald "Wade" Elliot Jr.• James R. (Jim) English • John David our lifetimes our love will Engman. Nickie Ronn Eudy· Jack Evans > Scott Everhart> Albert (Alex) grow, so when we meet again Farley. William Roy "Skip" Felkner Jr.• Larry (Donald) Ferguson> Marc we'll finish what we've Everett Ferry • Robert William Fillis • Jonathan W. Fleming • Richard Franz > begun. Walter Wayne Freeman (aka Crawfish Annie) • William "Bill" G. Gaddy Jr. • I will always love you. Grant

~ IN AfEAfORIAAf IN AfEAfORIAAf

Raymond "Ray" Gaik • Edward James "Jim" Gallier Jr.• Jack Gamblin. Jacob Ornelas • Michael I. Ozuna > Isreal Padilla Jr. (aka Sophia Black) • Troy Palmer

"Jake" Garcia> Alfred Garza > Rubin J. Garza> Gary William George. James • Tracy Wade Parks • Holly Patterson • Dirk Carrol Perry • James Don Perry > Stuart Gettings • Dan Currie Gilbert Jr. • James Giles> Kevin Bruce Gillespie. Ross A. Perry> Christopher R. Pierce • William Lee Piercefield= Roger Alan

George W. Glenn • Darrell D. Godfrey • Richard Jon Godoy. Joe Gonzales. Pitzer > Ricardo "Dick" Puentes > Larry Eugene Pugh (aka Laura Marshal) •

Eduardo Antonio Gonzalez • Robert Franklin Gore > Kirby Shane Goulden. James Pullam (aka Jennifer Star) • Kevin Patrick Purser > Lennie Quebodeaux •

Robert Charles Greaves> Frederick R. Green • Roland Frederick Green. Thomas K. Raines > Victor Ramirez • Clynton Wayne Rawlins II· Dennis E. William Anthony Grilli > Peter (Pete) Grizzafi • Andrew (Andy) J. Grouse III • Ray· John "Robell" Reberiego • Tom R. Reveley • Jeffery Wade Ridings • Steven Duane Gryder > Michael D. Guin • Gerald Dean Gunn > Javier Gutierrez Marvin E. Robberson • Timothy "Tim" Roberson • John C. Rockmore Jr.•

• Robert Gutierrez > Carlous H. Halfhill > Robert "Bobby" Hall. Jeffery David David A. Rodriguez (aka Barbra) • Jose Lester Rodriguez > Jeffrey Steven

Hallauer > John Wiley Hammock s Hughes Hardy. Larry Don Harp. Joe Dan Rogers> Roy Dale Rogers • Pedro (Peter) B. Rojas • Alan Ross > Robert Harper > James Kevin Harris > Thomas David Harris • William Henry "Bill" (Bobby) Rowley· Charles Rushing (aka Loretta Charles) • George J. Sanchez Hebert • David Leroy Joseph Hemmer > Martin Perman Henderson. Jr.• Hector Javier Sanchez> Don Sanders • Jerry Edd Sanders> Jeffrey Clark

Christopher Herbermann • Edward M. Hernandez· Francisco (Cisco) Javier Sansaver > Steve Sahmaunt > Wes Saucier > Michael D. Saylors (aka Michele Herrera • Larry Gene Hewitt> Robert "Bob" Hodge. Brian Scott Hollifield. Michaels) • Billy Wayne Scarborough • Peter Schwarten • William A. "Bill"

Jackie Hollinghead > Don H. Hollis > Rudy Hunsaker. Larry Inman. William Scott > Steven Mark Self> Robert W. Seymour • Charles Michael "Mike"

Andrew (Billy) Jackson > Thomas M. Jacoby· J.R. Jenkins > Jesse Velasco Seyster • Dylan Derrick Sharp > Joseph E. Shevlin III • Michelle Shields (aka

Jimenez Jr. • Glennon Dewain Johnson Jr.• Ted Mitchell Johnson. R. Meyer Rhapsody) • Montell W. Shinn= Glen D. Shires > Scott Allen Shumway>

Johnston= Maurice (Mo) Jones, Ph.D. • Casey June (Casey Starr) • David Clarence A. Slocomb • Ernest Sly (aka Krystal St. James) • David Smith s Junkin > Eric Steven Kador > Ian Mark Kaplan > Eugene Kaufman. John Martin Thomas Smith • Patrick Smith (aka Latina McIntyre) • Terry Mac Smith

Christy Keller > Rick Kellogg > William "Kandi" Kennison. Dwight Leon • William "Sam" Smith • Benjamin "Stan" Snead > James Sonnier > Michael

Kilgore> David Martin Kimbro> Roger Stephen Kinzer > Kenneth Michael Kirk Spray> Keith Steinmetz • Scott Tye Steinmeyer > Gary W. Stephens • Michael • Erick Franklin Knapp> Michael Gene Knisley • Benjamin "Ben" Koehn. Wayne Stephens • T. Charles (Chuck) Steward> Scott Michael Stewart> Paul

David Krause (aka Helen von Krause) • Kenneth E. Kress • William (Will) Otto Billy Stinnett • Sanford A. (Stach) Stricker > Kenyon B. "Kenny" Strickland Jr.• Kremling • Paul Edward Lancaster > Ronald Wayne Lance. Andrew J. Tom Strom • Alan Tracy Struck> Andrew (Drew) Sutton> Duane Taggart>

Lapczynski • Jerry Lee La Plante s Steven Paul Laudenschlager • John Charles Charles Latham Talalay • John Timothy Tate > Buford Terry Tatum> Kevin

Lawrence> Billy Darrel Lawson= Paul Douglas Ledet> Joe Legner. Thomas Joseph Taylor> Paulette DeLynn Taylor > William Donald Teachworth III· John Le Maire • David S. Lewis> H.W. "Woody" Lindsey II • David Kendall Bruce Arnold (Busby) Terry· Robert Wayne Terry • Keith Andrew Thomas> Lipp • James Robert Lisenbee • Timothy Richard Lisle > Christopher Listi • Ricky E. Thompson= William Eugene Tidwell> Timothy Wayne Todd • Shawn

Thomas LoCastro s Stuart Logan • Jerry G. Lopez> David Thomas Lyon. Towler> Johnny C. Trevino> Michael Kelly Trippard· Stina Troxler > David

Rowan MacRae • Rolando Maldonado> Darin V. Manning= Louis Marcello Givens Turner> Daniel L. Ueckert> Phillip Ulman > Martin James Underwood= (aka Ramona Leger) • Stephan "Frank" Mardock > Kelly Nichole Martin. Mike Valdez> Rick Bradley Van Deventer • Lisa Nicole Vanzant ("Flame") • Gabriel Martinez > Richard "Ricky" Sosa Martinez • Robert James Matlock. Ted Vargas III • Carlos Alberto Vazquez • David Wayne Venske ("Punkin") • Lawrence D. Matthews > Ronald E. Mayfield> Torin L. Mct.'Iure » Danny Ray Randall Houston Vickers> Todd S. Vincent> Gregory Marcus Voight> John S.

(Dan) Mclver > Arthur McKinney· Robert "Mac" McKinney » Ricky Leon Wagner> Dennis Wayne Walden > Glen Walgren • Michael Ray Wall • Tom McKnight· Jim McMahan· Robert Kent Meredith. Dale A. Mesker. Wallace • Rusty J. Walters • George Christopher Warwick> Thomas Carl

Christopher France Meyers • Rick Miller • Robert "Scott" Miller. Mark Allen Watson > William L. (Bud) Watts • Steven Waugh> Greg C. Weaver > Robert Minshew= Philip E. Mock • Clark D' Arcy Moore > Doug N. Moore. William Roy Weaver> George Ellis Weber Jr.• Monte C. Welch> Michael Eugene (Bill) Moore > John Morales, RN • Cal Moran > Arthur David Moreno. Ben J. (Merek) Wells • H. Edward Wendt> Richard David Wesley • Michael Ray White Morrison> Joe D. Morton > Hal Ashley Moss > James Nicholls Mullen. • Frank R. Whitten> Gerald Wickham ("Maggie") • Paul Wiedmaier • Donald

Michael Robert Murphy> Michael Nader Jr.• Theodore (Ted) L. Nei • Thomas Layne Wilder > Michael G. Williamson • Jan Lea Willingham > Wesley Sam (Tad) Donald Nelson > Dana Nesmith= Buckley Newsom. Bobby L. Nichols. Wilmot> Randy Winder= Stephen Holloway Windsor III • Charles Luke Scott L. Nichols • Timothy Lynn Nichols> Darrell (Chief) Niedo • Richard Woodrum • C. Scott Worley> David E. Wright> Steven C. Wright> Kenny (Dick) Nolan > Paul Norris • James Byrn Norwood • Michael W. Nuzzolilli • Yelvington • Todd Yerger> (J.R.) Leeland George Youngblood Jr.• David Craig Mark D. Odom • Eloy Olivarez > Gary Paul Olson > Charles O'Quinn • George Zacharevitz • Jayson V. Zanetti A WEEKLY CITY-BY-CITY LISTING OF TWY-S SUPPORTERS AND ADVERTISERS ACROSS TEXAS

TEXAS ORGANIZATIONS The Texoma Connection...... 817-569-3439 AUSTIN CLUBS (AC: 512) Ace Sodal Group of Mineral Wells . . .. (817)325-0325 The Watenog H~e . .7t3-895-8356 'Bout Time...... 9601 N.I-35 . . 832-5339 Chain Drive ...... 504 Willow...... 480-9017 Independent Byzantine Catholic Church ...... Order 01St. Nicholas (210)520-8213 ABILENE CHURCHES (AC: 9t5) Charlie's...... 1301 Lavaca. . . . .474-6481 Lesbian/Gay Journalists Assoc .. 1-800-324-5999, ext. 6707 Covenant of Hope Community Church ... DJ's.. ...611 Red River. .. .. 476-3611 Onon Servo Gay Pen Pals. . . .. Cluster Box 4509 .1342 N. 4th St...... 677-7955 5th Street Station.. .505 E. 5th.. .. . 478-6065 .. Port lsebel, TX 78578 Exodus·MCC. . ... P.O. 2473119604. . .672-7922 Kansas...... 213 W. 4th...... 480- TOTO State TGRA Info. . . P.O. 1801731Austin ABILENE CLUB (AC: 9t5) Nexus.. . 306 W. 5th.. . 472-5268 ...... 78718-0173. .. (512)835-5314 Just Fnends . . 20t S. 14th. . . .672-9318 Oilcan Harry's...... 211 W. 4th...... 320-6823 Proteus.. . 611 E. 6th.. . 472-8922 THRF AIDS Legal Resource Pr~ect ... ABILENE ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 915) ..... 815 Brazos 1801n8701. 1-800-828-6417 Big Country AIDS Support Group. . . 673-6800 AUSTIN ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES (AC: 512) Viatical Assistance Corp. . . .. 1-800-892-1282 AIDS Hotline... . (M-F, 4-10p)...... 667-AIDS AA Austin (Live and Let Live) . TEXAS GROUPS BASED I~ aUSTIN lAC: 512) IC.H.D. STD/AIDS Clinic. . . .. 317 Pecan St...... 2700 W. Anderson Ln #412178757 .. 327-3688 .. 676-7825 Amty Int'l Mbrs for UG Concerns. Adventuring Outdoors. . . . . P.O. 2332i78768 ··- •• ",_.TTV .•• 4S9-DEAF B.O.A.I . . . . . P.O. 135m: ~ect ... 815 Brazos 11000118701 Gay Service NetworkiRoommate i ... 479-6473 ...... P.O. 258617 . P.O. 4874n8765 Lesbian/Gay Rights LObby ...... 451-2273 Concerns ... 837 -159611ax 836-9715 Log Cabin Republ leans 01TX .. mcal Caucus [ALGPC) .... p.o. 822 .474-{)750 Posit•• Threads Newsletter .. o'b(\S Gay Organ. [ALLGO).. ..472-2001 Texas AIDS Net.. . P.O. 2395. 458-AIDS Texas Human Rights Foundatior .442-6415 .. P.O. 6641 01nB768-41 01 TEXAS GROUPS BASEl . P.O. 14n8767 .. .386-3094 AIDS Mastery P.O. 3612 .s...... (voice mail)703-8952 Lambda Amateur Radio Club. o-~~~ mber 01 Commerce. . .707-3794 ... 15 Waller. . .. 469-2070 Lesbian/Gay Democrats 01Tex . P.O. 8439n8713. . . . . 370-9573 l~' men's S&M support group) .. 473-7104 Texas Republicans for Equali~ \f\,. horus ...... P.O. 50082 ..... P.O.· ... 477-7484 TEXAS GROUPS BASED L 1631 B E.2nd . .. .. 473-CARE Texas Gay Veterans .. aety of Deaf. . .. P.O. 2556n8768 Michael Wayne Stephens [above] .... 3327 Winthrop (Intermediate Care) . . 479-0257 July 25, 1957 - Dec. 1, 1995 TEXAS GROUP BASED r Club. .. P.O. 12563n8711 Texas Gay Rodeo Info.... Ricky E. Thompson [above] Michael Wayne Stephens of Houston, formerly of as . . .. P.O. 684413118768 COMPUTER BULLI Ricky E. Thompson passed away on Dec. 17, 1995 Saint Clair, Missouri, passed quietly into the next life .. 990-0182 The Apolo Zone . Ition . . P.O. 6OBn8767-0608 of AIDS complications. Ricky was born in Ports- on World A[DS Day with his lifemate at his side. At Miswifs End (lesbian BB: .451-9807 mouth, Ohio but spent the last 11 years in Houston. He enjoyed nature, opera, classical music and Bare Facts [lllines/14.4) . Ufe.. .. . 452-WALK He is survived by his mother, father and his lover weight lifting. Michael's gentle, loving nature will be The Bears Den .. .473-8334 Coyote's Den .. of seven years, Honald Hutchinson of Houston. He greatly missed by his family and many friends. Ig) . .. 258-8970 DABBS - HIV/AIDS Info f ustin...... 451-5835 will be missed by his many friends. First Time (42 lines) .. aight Teachers Network [GLSTN) . Gary WiI[iam George First Time (DIfW Metro) ... P.O. 3B03I18764. . . .. 323-2329 Fluorescentl~oo .. Ross A. Perry Dec. 2, 1952 - Oct. 5, 1995 .ears...... P.O. 684391nB768 Gay Matchmaker [chatl2lt Ross A Perry (director/assistant director/choreogra- Gary left this form of his existence due to complica- ...... 707-3737 Houston First Time (16 lines) .... pher) died Thursday, Dec. 14 of complications from tions with myeloma and AIDS in the arms of his Inner City Community (32lineslchatlI4.4) ... 214-350-6656 Uberty Books .. ,. lUl4-tll'4. UtIlIQI ,",,,,, •• JectlSansing Clinic...... 479-6633 AIDS at the age of 31. lover and beset by his close friends. He fought dili- JAXBBS . . . . . 214-823-1579 38th Street Pharmacy. . .. 711 39th Stfl8705 HIV Study Group.. ...450-1866 .. 458-3764 Perry was born in Montreal, Quebec and educat- gently through the years to make sure his illness Lambda World GSN . . ... 210-646·7061 HIV Wellness Ctr.... P.O. 50096178763 . . .. 472-2753 AUSTIN CHURCHES & RELIG. ORGAN. (AC: 512) Informe SIDA (informacOO de AIDS en espaiiol) . 472-2001 ed in Jacksonville, Alabama. Introduced into the the- didn't vanquish him or his spirit. He is no longer here Last Can. .. .•.•. .713-523-8366 lost boys...... ••.• . .713-975-7943 Affirmation (Methodist).. .451-2329 KO.OP Rad~.. .. P.O. 4934on8765. .472-1369 atre at age 11 in Atlanta, Mr. Perry also had exten- physically, but his spirit will live on forever in the Male 2 Male.. .• ...... •. .. .. 512-389-2487 All Saints Ecumen