HOUSTON, Texas – Several Houstonians started their Monday morning protesting the removal of a rainbow crosswalk in the Montrose neighborhood.

Last week, we reported on a news conference held by several community leaders who disagreed with Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent order directing cities across Texas to remove rainbow crosswalks, including the one in Montrose.

INITIAL REPORT: Abbott orders removal of Montrose rainbow crosswalks, calls it ‘distracting’, citing federal safety concerns

On Monday, dozens of protesters gathered at the intersection of Westheimer and Taft, where the colorful crosswalks have become a symbol of pride and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community.

Protestors believe Abbott’s order is an “attack on local communities” and undermines decades of progress toward visibil

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