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May 12, 2026
San Antonio Restores Pride Symbol with Rainbow Sidewalks
- San Antonio city council approved painting sidewalks in Pride colors after a rainbow crosswalk was ordered removed.
- Governor Greg Abbott's directive aimed to eliminate political symbols from public streets, impacting several Texas cities.
- Community members advocated for the rainbow sidewalks as a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals, despite legal challenges from conservative groups.
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- Texas Rainbow Crosswalk Ban Leads San Antonio to Paint Sidewalks InsteadMay 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM · NYT
- Texas banned rainbow-painted crosswalks – but locals found a workaround to restore the LGBTQ Pride symbolMay 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Independent