Month: December 2006

Tops in 2006

Dec 28, 2006 at 8:15 pm | 0

By Tammye Nash Senior EditorA recap of the top LGBT news stories from the past 12 months recalls the highs, lows the community faced LGBT newsmakers in 2006 included, clockwise from top left, Gary Fitzsimmons, Jim Foster, Ang...

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Hernandez announces candidacy for City Council

Dec 28, 2006 at 8:12 pm | 0

By Staff ReportsGay Oak Cliff resident to seek District 3 Council seat Joseph Hernandez A gay Oak Cliff resident became the first candidate to announce his intention to run in the 2007 Dallas City Council election this week when...

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2 gay elected officials to be sworn-in

Dec 28, 2006 at 8:11 pm | 0

Two gay elected officials will be among those sworn in at a bipartisan ceremony and brunch on Monday, Jan. 1 for all newly elected officials in Dallas County. Jim Foster will be sworn in as county judge and Gary Fitzsimmons will...

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Deaths

Dec 28, 2006 at 7:38 pm | 0

Joe Weldon Cloud, 66, died of cancer on Dec. 12 at Legacy Founders Cottage in Dallas. Cloud was born in Brownfield, Texas. He attended Peacock Military Academy high school in San Antonio, and had lived in the Dallas area for the...

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National Briefs

Dec 28, 2006 at 6:13 pm | 0

By Staff and Wire ReportsPenis-shaped cartoon characters effective in getting men to get tested for syphilis SAN FRANCISCO An advertising campaign featuring cartoon characters shaped like male genitalia encouraged more men to...

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