Move to rename Houston Street viaduct for Pettis Norman clears hurdle

A movement to rename the Houston Street Viaduct connecting Downtown Dallas to Oak Cliff cleared a major step this month.

Dallas Cowboys and Civil Rights icon Pettis Norman died in 2025 and many people considered him a human bridge.

His widow, Ivette, spoke before the Dallas Plan Commission about his legacy including his work with four different U.S. Presidents…

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