Houston Mayor Marries Same-Sex Partner

Houston Mayor Annise Parker married her life partner of 23 years, Kathy Hubbard, in California, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Said Parker: “This is a very happy day for us. We have had to wait a very long time to formalize our commitment to each other. Kathy has been by my side for more than two decades, helping to raise a family, nurture my political career and all of the other ups and down and life events that come with a committed relationship.”