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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa058.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-removes-pride-black-lives-matter-crosswalks-40656554/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-removes-pride-black-lives-matter-crosswalks-40656554/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/dallas-removes-pride-black-lives-matter-crosswalks-40656554\/","crawl_time":1776310431,"first_indexed_time":1774380415,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,dallasobserver!www,\/news\/dallas-removes-pride-black-lives-matter-crosswalks-40656554\/ s443","src_root_hash":"15301977671367376058","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Dallas Begins Removing Pride, BLM Crosswalks","meta_descriptions":["Crews began scraping and power washing streets with Pride rainbows and Black Lives Matter designs on Monday, March 23."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Crews began scraping and power washing crosswalks with Pride rainbows and Black Lives Matter designs on Monday. The removal will go on through April.\nThis rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs Road in Dallas will soon be removed.\nPatrick Williams\nAudio By Carbonatix\nKeep Dallas Observer Free\nWe’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print.\nProgress to goal\n$10,000\nCrews in Dallas began\nremoving decorative crosswalks\nto comply with\nan order from Gov. Greg Abbott\nand the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Among the first crosswalks affected were the rainbow Pride designs located in the city’s more prominent LGBTQ neighborhood. \nHours later a man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor graffiti after attempting to re-paint a crosswalk near Cedar Springs Road and Knight Street. According to Fox 4,\nwho caught the attempted re-painting on video\n, police found the man around 3:30 a.m. with a bag of paint and chalk and had already outlined the crosswalk that had its rainbow design removed earlier. As of Tuesday afternoon, the suspect remains in custody and the police have not released the man’s name. \nAlexandre’s, a restaurant and bar on Cedar Springs Road,\nsaid on Facebook on Tuesday\n“If anyone has information about the arrest this morning, please DM, we’ll cover bail and legal expenses.” \nIn October, following Abbott’s order, Dallas leaders sought clarification before deciding to move forward with the decorative crosswalk removal. According to Abbott, crosswalks with “political messages” were dangerous and out of line with state law. The governor backed up his directive with a threat. \nDallas Wants to Hear From Abbott Before Removing Rainbow Crosswalks\n3 Worst Dallas Intersections Ranked, According to Readers\nSlow Your Roll, Dallas: Study Finds Traffic Islands Could Calm Speeders\n“Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways,” Abbott said in an October statement. “Any city that refuses to comply with the federal road standards will face consequences, including the withholding or denial of state and federal road funding and suspension of agreements with TxDOT.”  \nThere are reportedly around 30 decorative crosswalks in Dallas, including designs with Black Lives Matter themes in South Dallas. On Tuesday afternoon, around 1:45 p.m., crews were seen removing BLM-themed crosswalks on Lipscomb Avenue, though some of the red-and-black-painted crosswalks remained. \nA Black Lives Matter crosswalk in South Dallas.\nPatrick Williams\nThe removal project is expected to last until near the end of April. As is the case with the BLM crosswalks, not all of the rainbow designs have been removed as of Tuesday afternoon, with at least one smack dab in the middle of road construction at the intersection of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs Road near the Melrose Hotel still visible. \nWith Rainbow Crosswalks Gone, Dallas Considers New Symbols of Pride\nOak Lawn United Methodist Church is perhaps the most visible example of how local groups are fighting back against the rainbow removal. Days after Abbott’s order, the church painted the steps to its front entrance with a rainbow pattern. Other local groups plan on having their voices heard too, regardless of what the city and state do to the crosswalks. \n“To the state officials who made this decision: you may remove our colors, but you cannot remove our Pride. You cannot sanitize our history or dim our light,”\nreads a statement\nfrom the Cedar Springs Merchant Association. “This attempt to silence our visibility only amplifies our voice.”\nNo one covers Dallas like we do.\nIf you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of essential stories and to investigate issues that matter.\nSign up for the News newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox\nKelly Dearmore\nis news editor of the\nDallas Observer\n. He’s held the position since November 2022. Since joining the team, Kelly has covered topics such as state and local politics, crime and public safety, education and immigration. A native Texan, Kelly has contributed to other publications including\nTexas Monthly\n,\nDallas Morning News\n,\nSuccess Magazine\nand\nCowboys & Indians Magazine\n.\nLatest\nTrending","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/dallas-removes-pride-black-lives-matter-crosswalks-40656554\/#primary)\n\nadvertisement\n\n- [facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DallasObserver)\n- [instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dallasobserver\/)\n- [x](https:\/\/twitter.com\/dallas_observer)\n- [tiktok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dallas_observer)\n- [bsky](https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/dallasobserver.com)\n- [threads](https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@dallasobserver)\n\n[![Site Logo](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Logos_Dallas.svg)](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/)\n\n[Support Us](https:\/\/dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org\/support\/?campaign=701V500000ZxhMYIAZ)\n\n[User Menu]()\n\n- [Sign Up\/Sign In](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/newsletters\/)\n- [Contribute](https:\/\/dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org\/support\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/about\/contact)\n\n[Search]()\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/)\n  - 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The removal will go on through April.\n\nBy [Kelly Dearmore](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/author\/kelly-dearmore\/) and [Patrick Williams](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/author\/patrick-williams\/)March 24, 2026\n\n![Rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs in Dallas](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/Rainbow_Pride_LGBTQ_Crosswalk_PatrickWilliams-e1774379121972.jpg)\n\nThis rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs Road in Dallas will soon be removed.\n\nPatrick Williams\n\n[Add the Observer as a preferred source on Google](https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=dallasobserver.com)\n\nTags:\n\n- [Activism](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/tag\/activism\/)\n- [City Hall](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/tag\/city-hall\/)\n- [LGBTQ+](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/tag\/lgbtq\/)\n- [Social Justice](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/tag\/social-justice\/)\n\n![Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader](https:\/\/gamalpha.com\/images\/tts-pre-loader.gif)\n\nAudio By Carbonatix\n\n## ****Keep Dallas Observer Free****\nWe’re aiming to raise \\$10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print.\n\n[SUPPORT US TODAY](https:\/\/dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org\/support\/?campaign=701V500000ZwwafIAB)\n\nProgress to goal\n\n\\$4,900\n\n\\$10,000\n\nCrews in Dallas began [removing decorative crosswalks](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/dallas-needs-abbott-order-before-removing-rainbow-crosswalks-40603956\/) to comply with [an order from Gov. Greg Abbott](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/opinion\/texas-governor-thinks-rainbow-crosswalks-are-dangerous-40604374\/) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Among the first crosswalks affected were the rainbow Pride designs located in the city’s more prominent LGBTQ neighborhood.\n\nHours later a man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor graffiti after attempting to re-paint a crosswalk near Cedar Springs Road and Knight Street. According to Fox 4, [who caught the attempted re-painting on video](https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/news\/man-caught-painting-dallas-crosswalks-oak-lawn-political-removal), police found the man around 3:30 a.m. with a bag of paint and chalk and had already outlined the crosswalk that had its rainbow design removed earlier. As of Tuesday afternoon, the suspect remains in custody and the police have not released the man’s name.\n\nAlexandre’s, a restaurant and bar on Cedar Springs Road, [said on Facebook on Tuesday](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlexandresBar\/posts\/pfbid01EJFKHaaS41Ai4FS3f9upsmcTSQvMEq8s3gZy75jKhndTJx6pkCf1UkY49RC5xT6l) “If anyone has information about the arrest this morning, please DM, we’ll cover bail and legal expenses.”\n\nIn October, following Abbott’s order, Dallas leaders sought clarification before deciding to move forward with the decorative crosswalk removal. According to Abbott, crosswalks with “political messages” were dangerous and out of line with state law. The governor backed up his directive with a threat.\n\n### Editor's Picks\n- [Dallas Wants to Hear From Abbott Before Removing Rainbow Crosswalks](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/dallas-needs-abbott-order-before-removing-rainbow-crosswalks-40603956\/)\n- [3 Worst Dallas Intersections Ranked, According to Readers](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/worst-dallas-intersections-ranked-according-to-readers-40600167\/)\n- [Slow Your Roll, Dallas: Study Finds Traffic Islands Could Calm Speeders](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/chad-west-traffic-island-study-findings-fewer-speeders-in-winnetka-heights-edgefield-avenue-16413754\/)\n\n“Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways,” Abbott said in an October statement. “Any city that refuses to comply with the federal road standards will face consequences, including the withholding or denial of state and federal road funding and suspension of agreements with TxDOT.”\n\nThere are reportedly around 30 decorative crosswalks in Dallas, including designs with Black Lives Matter themes in South Dallas. On Tuesday afternoon, around 1:45 p.m., crews were seen removing BLM-themed crosswalks on Lipscomb Avenue, though some of the red-and-black-painted crosswalks remained.\n\n![Black Lives Matter crosswalk in Dallas](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/BLM_BlackLivesMatter_Crosswalk_Dallas_PatrickWilliams-e1774379241936.jpg?w=1024)\n\nA Black Lives Matter crosswalk in South Dallas.\n\nPatrick Williams\n\nThe removal project is expected to last until near the end of April. As is the case with the BLM crosswalks, not all of the rainbow designs have been removed as of Tuesday afternoon, with at least one smack dab in the middle of road construction at the intersection of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs Road near the Melrose Hotel still visible.\n\n### Related\n- [With Rainbow Crosswalks Gone, Dallas Considers New Symbols of Pride](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/dallas-seeks-rainbow-crosswalk-replacement-40662476\/)\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nOak Lawn United Methodist Church is perhaps the most visible example of how local groups are fighting back against the rainbow removal. Days after Abbott’s order, the church painted the steps to its front entrance with a rainbow pattern. Other local groups plan on having their voices heard too, regardless of what the city and state do to the crosswalks.\n\n“To the state officials who made this decision: you may remove our colors, but you cannot remove our Pride. You cannot sanitize our history or dim our light,” [reads a statement](https:\/\/dallasvoice.com\/csma-issues-statement-on-removal-of-rainbow-crosswalks\/) from the Cedar Springs Merchant Association. “This attempt to silence our visibility only amplifies our voice.”\n\nadvertisement\n\n### No one covers Dallas like we do.\nIf you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of essential stories and to investigate issues that matter.\n\n[Support Us Today](https:\/\/dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org\/support\/?campaign=701V500000dLxxuIAC)\n\n## GET MORE COVERAGE LIKE THIS\nSign up for the News newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox\n\n### THANK YOU\\!\nYou're all set.\n\nCLOSE\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/DOheadshot_KellyDearmore_CarlyGravley.jpg)](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/author\/kelly-dearmore\/)\n\n**Kelly Dearmore** is news editor of the *Dallas Observer*. 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The removal will go on through April.\n\n![Rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs in Dallas](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/Rainbow_Pride_LGBTQ_Crosswalk_PatrickWilliams-e1774379121972.jpg)\n\nThis rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs Road in Dallas will soon be removed. Patrick Williams\n\n![Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader](https:\/\/gamalpha.com\/images\/tts-pre-loader.gif)\n\nAudio By Carbonatix\n\n## ****Keep Dallas Observer Free****\nWe’re aiming to raise \\$10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print.\n\nProgress to goal\n\n\\$10,000\n\nCrews in Dallas began [removing decorative crosswalks](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/dallas-needs-abbott-order-before-removing-rainbow-crosswalks-40603956\/) to comply with [an order from Gov. Greg Abbott](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/opinion\/texas-governor-thinks-rainbow-crosswalks-are-dangerous-40604374\/) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Among the first crosswalks affected were the rainbow Pride designs located in the city’s more prominent LGBTQ neighborhood.\n\nHours later a man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor graffiti after attempting to re-paint a crosswalk near Cedar Springs Road and Knight Street. According to Fox 4, [who caught the attempted re-painting on video](https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/news\/man-caught-painting-dallas-crosswalks-oak-lawn-political-removal), police found the man around 3:30 a.m. with a bag of paint and chalk and had already outlined the crosswalk that had its rainbow design removed earlier. As of Tuesday afternoon, the suspect remains in custody and the police have not released the man’s name.\n\nAlexandre’s, a restaurant and bar on Cedar Springs Road, [said on Facebook on Tuesday](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlexandresBar\/posts\/pfbid01EJFKHaaS41Ai4FS3f9upsmcTSQvMEq8s3gZy75jKhndTJx6pkCf1UkY49RC5xT6l) “If anyone has information about the arrest this morning, please DM, we’ll cover bail and legal expenses.”\n\nIn October, following Abbott’s order, Dallas leaders sought clarification before deciding to move forward with the decorative crosswalk removal. According to Abbott, crosswalks with “political messages” were dangerous and out of line with state law. The governor backed up his directive with a threat.\n\n- [Dallas Wants to Hear From Abbott Before Removing Rainbow Crosswalks](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/dallas-needs-abbott-order-before-removing-rainbow-crosswalks-40603956\/)\n- [3 Worst Dallas Intersections Ranked, According to Readers](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/worst-dallas-intersections-ranked-according-to-readers-40600167\/)\n- [Slow Your Roll, Dallas: Study Finds Traffic Islands Could Calm Speeders](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/chad-west-traffic-island-study-findings-fewer-speeders-in-winnetka-heights-edgefield-avenue-16413754\/)\n\n“Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways,” Abbott said in an October statement. “Any city that refuses to comply with the federal road standards will face consequences, including the withholding or denial of state and federal road funding and suspension of agreements with TxDOT.”\n\nThere are reportedly around 30 decorative crosswalks in Dallas, including designs with Black Lives Matter themes in South Dallas. On Tuesday afternoon, around 1:45 p.m., crews were seen removing BLM-themed crosswalks on Lipscomb Avenue, though some of the red-and-black-painted crosswalks remained.\n\n![Black Lives Matter crosswalk in Dallas](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/BLM_BlackLivesMatter_Crosswalk_Dallas_PatrickWilliams-e1774379241936.jpg?w=1024)\n\nA Black Lives Matter crosswalk in South Dallas.\n\nPatrick Williams\n\nThe removal project is expected to last until near the end of April. As is the case with the BLM crosswalks, not all of the rainbow designs have been removed as of Tuesday afternoon, with at least one smack dab in the middle of road construction at the intersection of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs Road near the Melrose Hotel still visible.\n\n- [With Rainbow Crosswalks Gone, Dallas Considers New Symbols of Pride](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/news\/dallas-seeks-rainbow-crosswalk-replacement-40662476\/)\n\nOak Lawn United Methodist Church is perhaps the most visible example of how local groups are fighting back against the rainbow removal. Days after Abbott’s order, the church painted the steps to its front entrance with a rainbow pattern. Other local groups plan on having their voices heard too, regardless of what the city and state do to the crosswalks.\n\n“To the state officials who made this decision: you may remove our colors, but you cannot remove our Pride. You cannot sanitize our history or dim our light,” [reads a statement](https:\/\/dallasvoice.com\/csma-issues-statement-on-removal-of-rainbow-crosswalks\/) from the Cedar Springs Merchant Association. “This attempt to silence our visibility only amplifies our voice.”\n\n### No one covers Dallas like we do.\nIf you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of essential stories and to investigate issues that matter.\n\nSign up for the News newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/DOheadshot_KellyDearmore_CarlyGravley.jpg)](https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/author\/kelly-dearmore\/)\n\n**Kelly Dearmore** is news editor of the *Dallas Observer*. He’s held the position since November 2022. Since joining the team, Kelly has covered topics such as state and local politics, crime and public safety, education and immigration. 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Boilerpipe Text	Crews began scraping and power washing crosswalks with Pride rainbows and Black Lives Matter designs on Monday. The removal will go on through April. This rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs Road in Dallas will soon be removed. Patrick Williams Audio By Carbonatix Keep Dallas Observer Free We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Progress to goal $10,000 Crews in Dallas began removing decorative crosswalks to comply with an order from Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Among the first crosswalks affected were the rainbow Pride designs located in the city’s more prominent LGBTQ neighborhood. Hours later a man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor graffiti after attempting to re-paint a crosswalk near Cedar Springs Road and Knight Street. According to Fox 4, who caught the attempted re-painting on video , police found the man around 3:30 a.m. with a bag of paint and chalk and had already outlined the crosswalk that had its rainbow design removed earlier. As of Tuesday afternoon, the suspect remains in custody and the police have not released the man’s name. Alexandre’s, a restaurant and bar on Cedar Springs Road, said on Facebook on Tuesday “If anyone has information about the arrest this morning, please DM, we’ll cover bail and legal expenses.” In October, following Abbott’s order, Dallas leaders sought clarification before deciding to move forward with the decorative crosswalk removal. According to Abbott, crosswalks with “political messages” were dangerous and out of line with state law. The governor backed up his directive with a threat. Dallas Wants to Hear From Abbott Before Removing Rainbow Crosswalks 3 Worst Dallas Intersections Ranked, According to Readers Slow Your Roll, Dallas: Study Finds Traffic Islands Could Calm Speeders “Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways,” Abbott said in an October statement. “Any city that refuses to comply with the federal road standards will face consequences, including the withholding or denial of state and federal road funding and suspension of agreements with TxDOT.” There are reportedly around 30 decorative crosswalks in Dallas, including designs with Black Lives Matter themes in South Dallas. On Tuesday afternoon, around 1:45 p.m., crews were seen removing BLM-themed crosswalks on Lipscomb Avenue, though some of the red-and-black-painted crosswalks remained. A Black Lives Matter crosswalk in South Dallas. Patrick Williams The removal project is expected to last until near the end of April. As is the case with the BLM crosswalks, not all of the rainbow designs have been removed as of Tuesday afternoon, with at least one smack dab in the middle of road construction at the intersection of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs Road near the Melrose Hotel still visible. With Rainbow Crosswalks Gone, Dallas Considers New Symbols of Pride Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is perhaps the most visible example of how local groups are fighting back against the rainbow removal. Days after Abbott’s order, the church painted the steps to its front entrance with a rainbow pattern. Other local groups plan on having their voices heard too, regardless of what the city and state do to the crosswalks. “To the state officials who made this decision: you may remove our colors, but you cannot remove our Pride. You cannot sanitize our history or dim our light,” reads a statement from the Cedar Springs Merchant Association. “This attempt to silence our visibility only amplifies our voice.” No one covers Dallas like we do. If you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of essential stories and to investigate issues that matter. Sign up for the News newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox Kelly Dearmore is news editor of the Dallas Observer . He’s held the position since November 2022. Since joining the team, Kelly has covered topics such as state and local politics, crime and public safety, education and immigration. A native Texan, Kelly has contributed to other publications including Texas Monthly , Dallas Morning News , Success Magazine and Cowboys & Indians Magazine . Latest Trending
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The removal will go on through April. By [Kelly Dearmore](https://www.dallasobserver.com/author/kelly-dearmore/) and [Patrick Williams](https://www.dallasobserver.com/author/patrick-williams/)March 24, 2026 ![Rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs in Dallas](https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Rainbow_Pride_LGBTQ_Crosswalk_PatrickWilliams-e1774379121972.jpg) This rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs Road in Dallas will soon be removed. 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[SUPPORT US TODAY](https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000ZwwafIAB) Progress to goal \$4,900 \$10,000 Crews in Dallas began [removing decorative crosswalks](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-needs-abbott-order-before-removing-rainbow-crosswalks-40603956/) to comply with [an order from Gov. Greg Abbott](https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-governor-thinks-rainbow-crosswalks-are-dangerous-40604374/) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Among the first crosswalks affected were the rainbow Pride designs located in the city’s more prominent LGBTQ neighborhood. Hours later a man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor graffiti after attempting to re-paint a crosswalk near Cedar Springs Road and Knight Street. According to Fox 4, [who caught the attempted re-painting on video](https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-caught-painting-dallas-crosswalks-oak-lawn-political-removal), police found the man around 3:30 a.m. with a bag of paint and chalk and had already outlined the crosswalk that had its rainbow design removed earlier. As of Tuesday afternoon, the suspect remains in custody and the police have not released the man’s name. Alexandre’s, a restaurant and bar on Cedar Springs Road, [said on Facebook on Tuesday](https://www.facebook.com/AlexandresBar/posts/pfbid01EJFKHaaS41Ai4FS3f9upsmcTSQvMEq8s3gZy75jKhndTJx6pkCf1UkY49RC5xT6l) “If anyone has information about the arrest this morning, please DM, we’ll cover bail and legal expenses.” In October, following Abbott’s order, Dallas leaders sought clarification before deciding to move forward with the decorative crosswalk removal. According to Abbott, crosswalks with “political messages” were dangerous and out of line with state law. The governor backed up his directive with a threat. ### Editor's Picks - [Dallas Wants to Hear From Abbott Before Removing Rainbow Crosswalks](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-needs-abbott-order-before-removing-rainbow-crosswalks-40603956/) - [3 Worst Dallas Intersections Ranked, According to Readers](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/worst-dallas-intersections-ranked-according-to-readers-40600167/) - [Slow Your Roll, Dallas: Study Finds Traffic Islands Could Calm Speeders](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/chad-west-traffic-island-study-findings-fewer-speeders-in-winnetka-heights-edgefield-avenue-16413754/) “Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways,” Abbott said in an October statement. “Any city that refuses to comply with the federal road standards will face consequences, including the withholding or denial of state and federal road funding and suspension of agreements with TxDOT.” There are reportedly around 30 decorative crosswalks in Dallas, including designs with Black Lives Matter themes in South Dallas. On Tuesday afternoon, around 1:45 p.m., crews were seen removing BLM-themed crosswalks on Lipscomb Avenue, though some of the red-and-black-painted crosswalks remained. ![Black Lives Matter crosswalk in Dallas](https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BLM_BlackLivesMatter_Crosswalk_Dallas_PatrickWilliams-e1774379241936.jpg?w=1024) A Black Lives Matter crosswalk in South Dallas. Patrick Williams The removal project is expected to last until near the end of April. As is the case with the BLM crosswalks, not all of the rainbow designs have been removed as of Tuesday afternoon, with at least one smack dab in the middle of road construction at the intersection of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs Road near the Melrose Hotel still visible. ### Related - [With Rainbow Crosswalks Gone, Dallas Considers New Symbols of Pride](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-seeks-rainbow-crosswalk-replacement-40662476/) advertisement advertisement Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is perhaps the most visible example of how local groups are fighting back against the rainbow removal. Days after Abbott’s order, the church painted the steps to its front entrance with a rainbow pattern. Other local groups plan on having their voices heard too, regardless of what the city and state do to the crosswalks. “To the state officials who made this decision: you may remove our colors, but you cannot remove our Pride. You cannot sanitize our history or dim our light,” [reads a statement](https://dallasvoice.com/csma-issues-statement-on-removal-of-rainbow-crosswalks/) from the Cedar Springs Merchant Association. “This attempt to silence our visibility only amplifies our voice.” advertisement ### No one covers Dallas like we do. If you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of essential stories and to investigate issues that matter. [Support Us Today](https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000dLxxuIAC) ## GET MORE COVERAGE LIKE THIS Sign up for the News newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox ### THANK YOU\! You're all set. CLOSE [![](https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/DOheadshot_KellyDearmore_CarlyGravley.jpg)](https://www.dallasobserver.com/author/kelly-dearmore/) Kelly Dearmore** is news editor of the Dallas Observer. 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Readable Markdown	Crews began scraping and power washing crosswalks with Pride rainbows and Black Lives Matter designs on Monday. The removal will go on through April. ![Rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs in Dallas](https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Rainbow_Pride_LGBTQ_Crosswalk_PatrickWilliams-e1774379121972.jpg) This rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs Road in Dallas will soon be removed. Patrick Williams ![Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader](https://gamalpha.com/images/tts-pre-loader.gif) Audio By Carbonatix ## **Keep Dallas Observer Free We’re aiming to raise \$10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Progress to goal \$10,000 Crews in Dallas began [removing decorative crosswalks](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-needs-abbott-order-before-removing-rainbow-crosswalks-40603956/) to comply with [an order from Gov. Greg Abbott](https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-governor-thinks-rainbow-crosswalks-are-dangerous-40604374/) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Among the first crosswalks affected were the rainbow Pride designs located in the city’s more prominent LGBTQ neighborhood. Hours later a man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor graffiti after attempting to re-paint a crosswalk near Cedar Springs Road and Knight Street. According to Fox 4, [who caught the attempted re-painting on video](https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-caught-painting-dallas-crosswalks-oak-lawn-political-removal), police found the man around 3:30 a.m. with a bag of paint and chalk and had already outlined the crosswalk that had its rainbow design removed earlier. As of Tuesday afternoon, the suspect remains in custody and the police have not released the man’s name. Alexandre’s, a restaurant and bar on Cedar Springs Road, [said on Facebook on Tuesday](https://www.facebook.com/AlexandresBar/posts/pfbid01EJFKHaaS41Ai4FS3f9upsmcTSQvMEq8s3gZy75jKhndTJx6pkCf1UkY49RC5xT6l) “If anyone has information about the arrest this morning, please DM, we’ll cover bail and legal expenses.” In October, following Abbott’s order, Dallas leaders sought clarification before deciding to move forward with the decorative crosswalk removal. According to Abbott, crosswalks with “political messages” were dangerous and out of line with state law. The governor backed up his directive with a threat. - [Dallas Wants to Hear From Abbott Before Removing Rainbow Crosswalks](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-needs-abbott-order-before-removing-rainbow-crosswalks-40603956/) - [3 Worst Dallas Intersections Ranked, According to Readers](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/worst-dallas-intersections-ranked-according-to-readers-40600167/) - [Slow Your Roll, Dallas: Study Finds Traffic Islands Could Calm Speeders](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/chad-west-traffic-island-study-findings-fewer-speeders-in-winnetka-heights-edgefield-avenue-16413754/) “Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways,” Abbott said in an October statement. “Any city that refuses to comply with the federal road standards will face consequences, including the withholding or denial of state and federal road funding and suspension of agreements with TxDOT.” There are reportedly around 30 decorative crosswalks in Dallas, including designs with Black Lives Matter themes in South Dallas. On Tuesday afternoon, around 1:45 p.m., crews were seen removing BLM-themed crosswalks on Lipscomb Avenue, though some of the red-and-black-painted crosswalks remained. ![Black Lives Matter crosswalk in Dallas](https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BLM_BlackLivesMatter_Crosswalk_Dallas_PatrickWilliams-e1774379241936.jpg?w=1024) A Black Lives Matter crosswalk in South Dallas. Patrick Williams The removal project is expected to last until near the end of April. As is the case with the BLM crosswalks, not all of the rainbow designs have been removed as of Tuesday afternoon, with at least one smack dab in the middle of road construction at the intersection of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs Road near the Melrose Hotel still visible. - [With Rainbow Crosswalks Gone, Dallas Considers New Symbols of Pride](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-seeks-rainbow-crosswalk-replacement-40662476/) Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is perhaps the most visible example of how local groups are fighting back against the rainbow removal. Days after Abbott’s order, the church painted the steps to its front entrance with a rainbow pattern. Other local groups plan on having their voices heard too, regardless of what the city and state do to the crosswalks. “To the state officials who made this decision: you may remove our colors, but you cannot remove our Pride. You cannot sanitize our history or dim our light,” [reads a statement](https://dallasvoice.com/csma-issues-statement-on-removal-of-rainbow-crosswalks/) from the Cedar Springs Merchant Association. “This attempt to silence our visibility only amplifies our voice.” ### No one covers Dallas like we do. If you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of essential stories and to investigate issues that matter. Sign up for the News newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox [![](https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/DOheadshot_KellyDearmore_CarlyGravley.jpg)](https://www.dallasobserver.com/author/kelly-dearmore/) Kelly Dearmore** is news editor of the Dallas Observer. He’s held the position since November 2022. Since joining the team, Kelly has covered topics such as state and local politics, crime and public safety, education and immigration. A native Texan, Kelly has contributed to other publications including Texas Monthly, Dallas Morning News, Success Magazine and Cowboys & Indians Magazine. Latest Trending
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