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San Antonio Removes Pride Crosswalk Amid Activist Backlash

1/13/2026

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The City of San Antonio is removing the rainbow crosswalk at Main Avenue and Evergreen Street.
The crosswalk has symbolized the Pride Cultural Heritage District since 2018.
City workers began removal on January 12, 2025, drilling to extract street samples for preservation.
Activists including Matilda Miller criticize the move as undermining local governance under Texas law, and note that a rally is planned for January 13.

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Story summary

The City of San Antonio is removing the rainbow crosswalk at Main Avenue and Evergreen Street.
The crosswalk has symbolized the Pride Cultural Heritage District since 2018.
City workers began removal on January 12, 2025, drilling to extract street samples for preservation.
Activists including Matilda Miller criticize the move as undermining local governance under Texas law, and note that a rally is planned for January 13.