by Rafi Mittlefehldt

I’m From Clear Lake, TX – Featured Artist

FEATURED ARTIST – Brian Ness STORY by Rafi Mittlefehldt I’m 5 years old and surrounded by hundreds of kids my age, all of us soaked with chlorine water and dopamine and sunsh...

by Meah

I’m From The Woodlands, TX.

One of the most important events to occur in my short, largely meaningless life is starting a Gay-Straight Alliance at my high school. We’d all suffered enough under the school�...

by Antonio Cerna

I’m From Dallas, TX – Video Story

Note: Antonio Cerna is the founder and editor of Homo-Neurotic, The Gentleman’s Guide to Art, Fashion, Culture & Nightlife. It’s a great blog, so be sure to check it out....

by "Sammy the K"

I’m From Dallas, TX.

“I know someone you might want to meet. He’s a fireman.” My friend Dan told me as we were talking over lunch. I had been unhappy in my nearly one year relationship with a re...

by J.D. Moss

I’m From Belton, TX.

Gravity slams my shoulder into the rusting frame of the bus seat. The silent impact spins my body sideways, gravity finishing its job, pulling me to the hard rubber aisle–my bac...

by Anthony

I’m From Crosbyton, TX.

I returned to Crosbyton from Dallas with my family when I was seven years old. Crosbyton is the typical West Texas town: Southern Baptist, football, and casserole ruled. In second...

by "Sammy the K"

I’m From Dallas, TX.

Twelve years old. That’s how old I was when I had a dream that absolutely changed my life. One night when I went to sleep, I went into my typical dreamscape, but this one was di...

by Patrick Hanley

I’m From Galveston, TX.

The bell rang, and my government teacher closed the door and walked along the front of the classroom. “Mister Hanley,” he said.  His salutation was followed by an ellipsis,...

by Colin Gaul

I’m From Harlingen, TX.

Age 11: My parents had just bought a new house. It was in a fancy neighborhood. It was on a big corner lot and all the neighbors were doctors or business owners, even the mayor li...