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Trump Directive Forces Lubbock to Remove Political Crosswalks

11/16/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued a directive removing political messages from public roadways, prompting Lubbock to remove the Buddy Holly crosswalk.
The directive threatens funding if Lubbock does not comply.
Similar actions occurred in Laredo and Florida, where murals and crosswalks with political themes were removed.
Mayor Mark McBrayer says the city must comply, with removal planned during regular maintenance next year after Governor Abbott's directive to improve roadway safety.

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued a directive removing political messages from public roadways, prompting Lubbock to remove the Buddy Holly crosswalk.
The directive threatens funding if Lubbock does not comply.
Similar actions occurred in Laredo and Florida, where murals and crosswalks with political themes were removed.
Mayor Mark McBrayer says the city must comply, with removal planned during regular maintenance next year after Governor Abbott's directive to improve roadway safety.