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Texas Cities Reclaim Pride Amid State Pressure | Texas News
Texas cities are turning creative to keep LGBTQ+ pride alive after state orders forced removal of rainbow crosswalks—wrapping street lamps, painting library steps, and adding hearts to murals as defiant acts of solidarity. Governor Abbott’s directive, framed as anti-political, sparked backlash and led to the erasure of other symbols like a “Black Artists Matter” mural. Communities responded with bold, budget-friendly gestures: Dallas painted a historic church’s steps, Austin plans a historical marker, and San Antonio spent $170K on new rainbow sidewalks. From rainbow bike racks in Dallas to…
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