Mansion-Men

Dedicated to the memory of Ron Jenkins, Pat Turner and Yvonne Gill. They were responsible for the group that later became known as the Mansion Men.

Bringing you stories of the average Queer American. 

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A Bronze Memory That Time Could Never Erase

By R. Lee Ingalls This small bronze sculpture came into my life during the height of the AIDS epidemic. My boyfriend at the time had tested positive for HIV earlier that...

Thirty-Five Years Later: Remembering Paul Broussard

By R. Lee Ingalls On July 5, 1991, 27-year-old Paul Broussard lost his life after a brutal anti-gay attack that began the night before in Houston’s Montrose...

When Did Our Humanity Become a Casualty?

By R. Lee Ingalls So, this is where we are as a country? This morning I watched the interview between George Stephanopoulos and Pete Buttigieg on Good Morning America...

Last Day of Pride Month, 2026

By R. Lee Ingalls Today marks the final day of Pride Month. Last week, several important anniversaries passed that deserved recognition. Each one merits an article of its...

Life can be bittersweet – 1998

By R. Lee Ingalls Recently, I came across an old VHS tape with nothing more than “Lee & Bob Dancing” written on the label. Having no idea what it...

The Scars We Carry: Living Through the AIDS Crisis

By R. Lee Ingalls I would be remiss if I did not write something about the AIDS crisis during Pride Month. After all, preserving our history and telling our stories has...

Who Are the Mansion-Men?

How It All Began — Part One By R. Lee Ingalls People often ask where the name Mansion-Men came from. The answer is simple, but the story behind it is much more...

Houston Real Estate Market Update: 77019 & 77027 – May 2026

By Atif Hariz Real estate is about far more than numbers on a page. It reflects the life, growth, and momentum of a community. Every home sold, every new listing, and...

Happy Pride: Why Pride Is Still Needed

“Is Pride still needed?” When I hear that question, one word immediately comes to mind: duality. Duality is at the heart of why Pride continues to matter. In fact, the...