State orders removal of San Antonio rainbow crosswalk; advocates vow to keep fighting

SAN ANTONIO — The future of San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk remains uncertain after the state ordered the pride symbol removed from city streets, but local advocates say their fight for representation is far from over.

Pride San Antonio says it continues to maintain the rainbow crosswalk near Evergreen Street and Main Avenue, even as the city prepares to comply with the state’s order. Crews will be cleaning the crosswalk Tuesday morning, part of what the organization says is a routine effort every few weeks.

The dispute began after Greg Abbott directed Texas Department of Transportation to remove what he described as political ideology from Texas roadways. The City of San Antonio appealed the directive, but that appeal was ultimately denied…

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