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10:09a, 10/10/25
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https://www.fox26houston.com/news/texas-cities-political-agendas-roads-could-now-be-stripped-funding

Garbage like this should have never been allowed in the first place. Glad Abbott is forcing it to be removed.
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10:24a, 10/10/25
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10:35a, 10/10/25
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One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 10:50a, 10/10/25
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Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.

They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers. There are plenty of other places to make political statements. Abbott is right to put a stop to it.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 10:53a, 10/10/25
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One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.
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In reply to Ag87H2O • 10:54a, 10/10/25
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They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers.

Statistics say otherwise. There have been zero reported crashes of any type at this intersection since the crosswalk was installed 8 years ago.

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Query/app/query-builder
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/1fa762632db9400d8dce1c9cc8c2e76a

But we all know this isn't about safety and never was.
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In reply to MelvinUdall • 10:54a, 10/10/25
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MelvinUdall said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.

If Greg Abbot doesn't want to be called a bigot, he should stop being a bigot.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 10:56a, 10/10/25
Ryan the Temp said:
MelvinUdall said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.

If Greg Abbot doesn't want to be called a bigot, he should stop being a bigot.


So removing this off crosswalks is bigoted?
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10:58a, 10/10/25
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Abbott is really good at copying DeSantis's HW. Colorful crosswalks have been around for over a decade in various spots in town. Houston drivers are just fine crashing into things on their own without it being the crosswalk's fault.
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In reply to Ag87H2O • 10:59a, 10/10/25
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Ag87H2O said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.

They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers. There are plenty of other places to make political statements. Abbott is right to put a stop to it.

But forcing 10 commandments in classrooms is an acceptable political statement?
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 11:08a, 10/10/25
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Ryan the Temp said:
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They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers.

Statistics say otherwise. There have been zero reported crashes of any type at this intersection since the crosswalk was installed 8 years ago.

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Query/app/query-builder
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/1fa762632db9400d8dce1c9cc8c2e76a

But we all know this isn't about safety and never was.

I do believe it could be a distraction, especially for people passing through that don't normally drive in that area, and it is completely unnecessary.

By your stance, I'm sure you wouldn't mind if there was a big red MAGA crosswalk across Montrose either.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 11:09a, 10/10/25
Ryan the Temp said:
MelvinUdall said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.

If Greg Abbot doesn't want to be called a bigot, he should stop being a bigot.


Where are the crosswalks that celebrate straight people

When is Straight Pride Month?

It doesn't really work to say "we just want to be treated the same as everybody else and be given the same opportunities" while also taking every available chance to say "LOOK AT ME! NOTICE ME! I AM SPECIAL AND DIFFERENT!!!"
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In reply to Ag87H2O • 11:10a, 10/10/25
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Ag87H2O said:
Ryan the Temp said:
Quote:
They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers.

Statistics say otherwise. There have been zero reported crashes of any type at this intersection since the crosswalk was installed 8 years ago.

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Query/app/query-builder
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/1fa762632db9400d8dce1c9cc8c2e76a

But we all know this isn't about safety and never was.

I do believe it could be a distraction, especially for people passing through that don't normally drive in that area, and it is completely unnecessary.

By your stance, I'm sure you wouldn't mind if there was a big red MAGA crosswalk across Montrose either.

Based on the statistics, it would probably also result in a reduction in the number of crashes.
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In reply to MelvinUdall • 11:12a, 10/10/25
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MelvinUdall said:
I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.
Paint the road, you bigot!
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In reply to Ag87H2O • 11:12a, 10/10/25
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Ag87H2O said:
Ryan the Temp said:
Quote:
They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers.

Statistics say otherwise. There have been zero reported crashes of any type at this intersection since the crosswalk was installed 8 years ago.

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Query/app/query-builder
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/1fa762632db9400d8dce1c9cc8c2e76a

But we all know this isn't about safety and never was.

I do believe it could be a distraction, especially for people passing through that don't normally drive in that area, and it is completely unnecessary.

By your stance, I'm sure you wouldn't mind if there was a big red MAGA crosswalk across Montrose either.


if you're distracted by crosswalk paint you shouldn't be driving
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In reply to sts7049 • 11:14a, 10/10/25
sts7049 said:
Ag87H2O said:
Ryan the Temp said:
Quote:
They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers.

Statistics say otherwise. There have been zero reported crashes of any type at this intersection since the crosswalk was installed 8 years ago.

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Query/app/query-builder
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/1fa762632db9400d8dce1c9cc8c2e76a

But we all know this isn't about safety and never was.

I do believe it could be a distraction, especially for people passing through that don't normally drive in that area, and it is completely unnecessary.

By your stance, I'm sure you wouldn't mind if there was a big red MAGA crosswalk across Montrose either.


if you're distracted by crosswalk paint you shouldn't be driving


What if the O Henry candy bar heiress is walking along the sidewalk wearing a bra as a top? Can I be distracted by that?
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 11:15a, 10/10/25
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maroon barchetta said:
Ryan the Temp said:
MelvinUdall said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.

If Greg Abbot doesn't want to be called a bigot, he should stop being a bigot.


Where are the crosswalks that celebrate straight people

When is Straight Pride Month?

It doesn't really work to say "we just want to be treated the same as everybody else and be given the same opportunities" while also taking every available chance to say "LOOK AT ME! NOTICE ME! I AM SPECIAL AND DIFFERENT!!!"

When were people beaten or prevented from having a romantic partner publicly because they were straight?
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In reply to Ag87H2O • 11:16a, 10/10/25
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Ag87H2O said:
Ryan the Temp said:
Quote:
They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers.

Statistics say otherwise. There have been zero reported crashes of any type at this intersection since the crosswalk was installed 8 years ago.

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Query/app/query-builder
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/1fa762632db9400d8dce1c9cc8c2e76a

But we all know this isn't about safety and never was.

I do believe it could be a distraction, especially for people passing through that don't normally drive in that area, and it is completely unnecessary.

By your stance, I'm sure you wouldn't mind if there was a big red MAGA crosswalk across Montrose either.

But there are people on the political right and left who are gay. Having rainbow anything SHOULDN'T be seen as political.
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11:18a, 10/10/25
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Personally, I would like the other 6 deadly sins celebrated with government funded cross walks also.
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In reply to cajunaggie08 • 11:20a, 10/10/25
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cajunaggie08 said:
Ag87H2O said:
Ryan the Temp said:
Quote:
They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers.

Statistics say otherwise. There have been zero reported crashes of any type at this intersection since the crosswalk was installed 8 years ago.

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Query/app/query-builder
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/1fa762632db9400d8dce1c9cc8c2e76a

But we all know this isn't about safety and never was.

I do believe it could be a distraction, especially for people passing through that don't normally drive in that area, and it is completely unnecessary.

By your stance, I'm sure you wouldn't mind if there was a big red MAGA crosswalk across Montrose either.

But there are people on the political right and left who are gay. Having rainbow anything SHOULDN'T be seen as political.

And no one cared about this crosswalk for eight years until Libs of Tik Tok and Brian Harrison started complaining about it this week. Suddenly Greg Abbott thinks it's a ****ing safety emergency.
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In reply to cajunaggie08 • 11:24a, 10/10/25
cajunaggie08 said:
maroon barchetta said:
Ryan the Temp said:
MelvinUdall said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.

If Greg Abbot doesn't want to be called a bigot, he should stop being a bigot.


Where are the crosswalks that celebrate straight people

When is Straight Pride Month?

It doesn't really work to say "we just want to be treated the same as everybody else and be given the same opportunities" while also taking every available chance to say "LOOK AT ME! NOTICE ME! I AM SPECIAL AND DIFFERENT!!!"

When were people beaten or prevented from having a romantic partner publicly because they were straight?


Not what I asked.

Keep moving the goalpost
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In reply to jac4 • 11:26a, 10/10/25
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jac4 said:
Personally, I would like the other 6 deadly sins celebrated with government funded cross walks also.

The government has been funding all of the corn syrup to be gluttonous for cheaper for decades
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In reply to cajunaggie08 • 11:30a, 10/10/25
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cajunaggie08 said:
Ag87H2O said:
Ryan the Temp said:
Quote:
They are a needless safety hazard and a distraction to drivers.

Statistics say otherwise. There have been zero reported crashes of any type at this intersection since the crosswalk was installed 8 years ago.

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Query/app/query-builder
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/1fa762632db9400d8dce1c9cc8c2e76a

But we all know this isn't about safety and never was.

I do believe it could be a distraction, especially for people passing through that don't normally drive in that area, and it is completely unnecessary.

By your stance, I'm sure you wouldn't mind if there was a big red MAGA crosswalk across Montrose either.

But there are people on the political right and left who are gay. Having rainbow anything SHOULDN'T be seen as political.

You can't be that naive. Of course it's political.
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11:33a, 10/10/25
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Compelling and critical issue. For both sides.

Good luck out there warriors.


Today's winner for the General Board Burrito Lottery is:

Tex117
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In reply to cajunaggie08 • 11:38a, 10/10/25
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cajunaggie08 said:
maroon barchetta said:
Ryan the Temp said:
MelvinUdall said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.

If Greg Abbot doesn't want to be called a bigot, he should stop being a bigot.


Where are the crosswalks that celebrate straight people

When is Straight Pride Month?

It doesn't really work to say "we just want to be treated the same as everybody else and be given the same opportunities" while also taking every available chance to say "LOOK AT ME! NOTICE ME! I AM SPECIAL AND DIFFERENT!!!"

When were people beaten or prevented from having a romantic partner publicly because they were straight?

Paul Broussard '87 was murdered in a gay bashing just 5 blocks from this intersection.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 11:39a, 10/10/25
Ryan the Temp said:
cajunaggie08 said:
maroon barchetta said:
Ryan the Temp said:
MelvinUdall said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.

If Greg Abbot doesn't want to be called a bigot, he should stop being a bigot.


Where are the crosswalks that celebrate straight people

When is Straight Pride Month?

It doesn't really work to say "we just want to be treated the same as everybody else and be given the same opportunities" while also taking every available chance to say "LOOK AT ME! NOTICE ME! I AM SPECIAL AND DIFFERENT!!!"

When were people beaten or prevented from having a romantic partner publicly because they were straight?

Paul Broussard '87 was murdered in a gay bashing just 5 blocks from this intersection.


Yep. It was terrible.

The crosswalks are irrelevant to that.
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11:40a, 10/10/25
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Great that our state is governed by people that think they are in a Trump adoration contest.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 11:44a, 10/10/25
Ryan the Temp said:
MelvinUdall said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.

If Greg Abbot doesn't want to be called a bigot, he should stop being a bigot.



Cry more how does having or not having a rainbow painted on the street prove anything
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In reply to jac4 • 11:45a, 10/10/25
jac4 said:
Personally, I would like the other 6 deadly sins celebrated with government funded cross walks also.

Gluttonous individuals are parading around much of Houston's crosswalks FWIW.
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11:48a, 10/10/25
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Seems like it's conservative snowflakes crying in here more than anything
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 11:52a, 10/10/25
Ryan the Temp said:
cajunaggie08 said:
maroon barchetta said:
Ryan the Temp said:
MelvinUdall said:
Ryan the Temp said:
One more win for the bigots.

Texas is governed by anonymous Tik Tok accounts and Ron Desantis.


I personally don't care about this issue, but calling people bigot because they don't want a road crossing painted in the LGBTQ flag colors seems a little over the top.

If Greg Abbot doesn't want to be called a bigot, he should stop being a bigot.


Where are the crosswalks that celebrate straight people

When is Straight Pride Month?

It doesn't really work to say "we just want to be treated the same as everybody else and be given the same opportunities" while also taking every available chance to say "LOOK AT ME! NOTICE ME! I AM SPECIAL AND DIFFERENT!!!"

When were people beaten or prevented from having a romantic partner publicly because they were straight?

Paul Broussard '87 was murdered in a gay bashing just 5 blocks from this intersection.



And Matthew Shepard ! Oh wait
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In reply to Madmarttigan • 11:53a, 10/10/25
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Seems like it's conservative snowflakes crying in here more than anything



Oh I guess you missed the left wing gay calling Abbott talk about crying
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TexAgs1992 said:
jac4 said:
Personally, I would like the other 6 deadly sins celebrated with government funded cross walks also.

Gluttonous individuals are parading around much of Houston's crosswalks FWIW.


Can we paint a cross walk like a Golden Corral buffet?
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That is something I can 100% agree with!
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In reply to schmendeler • 12:15p, 10/10/25
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Great that our state is governed by people that think they are in a Trump adoration contest.

Please tell me why a city should paint a rainbow over a crosswalk. Thanks in advance.
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