The Brief
- The controversial rainbow crosswalk at Montrose and Westheimer in Houston will be removed on Monday, October 20.
- The city’s transit authority (METRO) confirmed the removal after community members spotted heavy equipment arriving at the intersection on Sunday night.
- City officials and local LGBTQ+ allies protested the decision, which follows Governor Greg Abbott’s threat to withhold funding from cities with political street art.
HOUSTON – Over the last week there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the rainbow crosswalk in Montrose at the intersection of Taft and Westheimer.
Removal confirmed for Monday morning
What we know:
Just a few hours ago, community members came out to see this construction equipment that they say was not there during the protest earlier.
There was also pride chalk on the sidewalk happening this evening, but those folks and others who came back from the protest this morning, and city councilmember, Abbie Kamin, learned the crosswalk will be removed on Monday morning, October 20.
“Does not reflect transparency”
What they’re saying:…