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Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune at San Antonio Current
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Forced to remove rainbow crosswalks under a state edict to erase “political” messages from their streets, some Texas cities are finding new and colorful ways to celebrate Pride and their LGBTQ+ communities. In El Paso, street lamps have been wrapped in Pride flags. Dallas recently unveiled public...
Key takeaway In El Paso, street lamps have been wrapped in Pride flags.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
As Texas cities find creative ways to celebrate Pride, Alamo Heights residents may wonder how their own community will respond to the state's directive. The removal of rainbow crosswalks has sparked a wave of innovative expressions of support for LGBTQ+ individuals, from wrapped street lamps to multicolored library steps. In the San Antonio area, where Alamo Heights is located, the push for inclusive and vibrant public spaces is likely to continue. Local businesses and community groups may take cues from cities like El Paso and Dallas, exploring alternative ways to showcase their commitment to diversity and equality. The question now is whether Alamo Heights will join the ranks of cities finding new and colorful ways to celebrate Pride, and what form that celebration might take in this unique community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
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What is this story about? Forced to remove rainbow crosswalks under a state edict to erase “political” messages from their streets, some Texas cities are finding new and colorful ways to celebrate Pride and their LGBTQ+ communities. In El Paso, street lamps have been wrapped in Pride flags. Dallas recently unveiled public...
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