HOUSTON — Early Sunday, a video posted on Instagram by the user “LurkingHouston” showed two people atop the I-45 Union Pacific bridge with buckets of paint, restoring the iconic “Be Someone” mural. The video, showing the painters working overnight, gained traction online.
Many Houstonians eagerly shared the video, asking, “What took so long?” — referencing the two-month wait to restore the mural since it was defaced in April.
While driving through the north side of downtown, you may expect to catch a glimpse of the bridge with the phrase “Be Someone.” The motivating message brings people joy during their daily commute…