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San Antonio City Council will vote Thursday on renaming César E. Chávez Boulevard
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Chávez Boulevard, but the proposal would change its name back to Durango Boulevard. This vote comes after allegations were reported about the late Latino labor leader César E.
A city council vote is scheduled for Thursday on a proposal to rename a downtown thoroughfare. The street in question is currently named César E. Chávez Boulevard, but the proposal would change its name back to Durango Boulevard. This vote comes after allegations were reported about the late Latino labor leader César E. Chávez.
Further details about the proposal and the allegations are available. The city council's agenda includes the renaming proposal, which will be decided on Thursday.
The outcome of the vote will determine whether the street signs will be taken down and replaced with new ones bearing the old name.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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