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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 Terrell Hills News
Terrell Hills residents may be watching the creative responses of other Texas cities with interest, given the San Antonio area's own history of celebrating diversity. The removal of rainbow crosswalks under state order has prompted cities like El Paso and Dallas to find alternative ways to show support for their LGBTQ+ communities, such as wrapping street lamps in Pride flags or adorning public library steps in multicolor displays. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills may consider similar initiatives to promote inclusivity and celebrate Pride, potentially through partnerships with local businesses or community groups. The city's own approach to supporting its LGBTQ+ residents will be worth watching, particularly in light of the area's growing reputation as a welcoming and diverse place to live.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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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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