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Mary’s… Naturally was more than a bar — it was the heart and soul of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood and a lifeline for generations of LGBTQ Texans

and an ever-rotating crowd of Village nightlife personalities

More than a competition

and even a makeover courtesy of Tabatha Takes Over — Ripples remained a testament to queer resilience and community

and performance art in one breath

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