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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 (alt-weekly)
· 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 The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own Pride celebrations will likely be watched closely in light of these developments, as local leaders and residents consider how to express support for the LGBTQ+ community in the face of state restrictions. The city's vibrant arts and culture scene may provide a foundation for creative workarounds, similar to those seen in El Paso and Dallas. As San Antonio navigates its own response to the state edict, the actions of other Texas cities will be worth noting, particularly if they spark a broader conversation about the role of public art and expression in celebrating diversity. The fact that cities are finding ways to circumvent the restrictions and still show their support for the LGBTQ+ community suggests that the spirit of Pride will persist, even if the symbols themselves must change. This could lead to new and innovative forms of public art and community engagement in San Antonio.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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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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