Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives
Attendees paint a new mural on 4th Street on June 20, 2026, to commemorate the spot where the rainbow crosswalk will soon be removed in Austin, TX.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson gives a speech on what the city means to the public during the mural installation on 4th Street on June 20, 2026, in downtown Austin, TX.
Attendees stand and hear speeches on why the rainbow crosswalk is being removed during the installed mural event on 4th Street on June 20, 2026, in downtown Austin, TX. Brigitte Bandit explained why it is important to take action and protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Drag queen Brigitte Bandit explains why it is important to take action and protect the LGBT community during the installed mural event on 4th Street on June 20, 2026, in downtown Austin, TX.
An attendee takes a photo on the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street on June 20, 2026, in downtown Austin, TX.
The new mural sits on 4th Street on June 20, 2026, to commemorate the spot where the rainbow crosswalk will soon be removed in Austin, TX.