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HOUSTON, Texas \u2013 Several Houstonians started their Monday morning protesting the removal of a rainbow crosswalk in the Montrose neighborhood. <\/p>\n

Last week, we reported on a news conference held by several community leaders who disagreed with Gov. Greg Abbott\u2019s recent order directing cities across Texas to remove rainbow crosswalks, including the one in Montrose. <\/p>\n

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+<\/a>community.<\/p>\n

Protestors believe Abbott\u2019s order is an \u201cattack on local communities\u201d and undermines decades of progress toward visibility and acceptance.<\/p>\n

The Texas Department of Transportation<\/a> supports the order, citing federal guidelines that require standardized traffic markings. But local leaders argue the rainbow design does not pose a safety risk and carries cultural and historical significance.<\/p>\n

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