Learning from Houston: Pride Corpus Christi Board Members Visit Tony’s Place to Address LGBTQIA+ Youth Homelessness
01 July, 2025After marching with pride through the streets of Houston during the 2025 Pride Parade, Pride Corpus Christi board members Jonathan Swindle, Robert Kymes, and Jerry Cantu extended their visit for a deeper purpose, touring Tony’s Place, a life-saving resource center for LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing...
Why Pride in South Texas Still Matters—And What You Can Do About It
25 June, 2025In a heartfelt, two-and-a-half-minute spotlight from KEDT News, Robert Kymes, Vice President of Pride Corpus Christi and The Mosaic Project of South Texas, paints a candid picture of both the challenges and progress in South Texas’ LGBTQIA+ movement. While June is nationally recognized as Pride...
Lifesaving Crisis Services for LGBTQ+ Youth Closing
21 June, 2025An Important Message from Our Partners at Strengthening Wellness On June 18, 2025, the Trevor Project released a statement confirming notice from the current administration to close the national suicide lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth effective July 17, 2025 operating through the National Suicide...
Misrepresentation Is Not Neutral Reporting
13 June, 2025Dear Corpus Christi Caller-Times Editor, My name is Kitana Sanchez, and I am a 39-year-old Transgender Latina living in Corpus Christi. I serve as a board member for Pride Corpus Christi, Vice President of CCLGBT, co-facilitator for the Coastal Bend Trans Alliance, and currently hold the title...
Performer Spotlight: Carolina Reaper Sets the Scene Ablaze with Glitter, Grit, and DIY Spirit
12 June, 2025From the first cymbal crash to the last glitter bomb, Carolina Reaper brings the kind of performance that defies expectation and demands attention. Equal parts drag queen, drummer, DIY event producer, and punk provocateur, Carolina isn’t just performing in Corpus Christi’s underground...
Planning Your LGBTQIA+ Wedding in Corpus Christi
09 June, 2025Affirming Venues, Vendors, and Community Support to Celebrate Your Love Weddings are among the most personal expressions of love and commitment, and for LGBTQIA+ couples, they’re also powerful affirmations of identity, resilience, and joy. In Corpus Christi, a growing network of inclusive...
Performer Spotlight: Jacqueline Serenity Lane on Love, Legacy, and Living Out Loud
05 June, 2025At the heart of Corpus Christi’s drag scene is a performer whose journey is as rich in experience as it is in purpose. Jacqueline Serenity Lane has spent over 16 years commanding stages, uplifting others, and using drag as both an art form and a platform for change. While many know her from...
Performer Spotlight: Absinthe Blazes a Trail in Queer Fire, Drag, and Clown Arts
04 June, 2025As we continue our Pride Month spotlight series, we’re introducing you to the creative forces that make South Texas’ LGBTQIA+ community not only visible, but unforgettable. While we haven’t yet had the pleasure of working directly with Absinthe, we are incredibly excited to showcase...
Performer Spotlight: Karlyle Tomms and the Power of Storytelling
02 June, 2025As Pride Month unfolds across Corpus Christi, we are spotlighting the diverse voices that make up our vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. With over 40 events on the calendar and a phenomenal turnout at the Hidden Door Kickoff, it’s clear that this celebration isn’t just about parties and...
Performer Spotlight: Blasphemet Brings Undead Glam to Pride Corpus Christi
31 May, 2025In a community rich with creativity, few performers embody the boundary-pushing spirit of Pride Month quite like Blasphemet. A self-described alt drag king with a love for the macabre, Blasphemet is a proud member of both Agents of Chaos and Dumpster Fire Productions, collectives known for...