Mayor Whitmire looking for options after city ordered to paint over rainbow crosswalks

A battle over a rainbow crosswalk in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood has placed the city in a challenging position. Mayor John Whitmire says federal funding is at risk if the city fails to remove the colorful road markings, and he now seeks a way to preserve both the city’s budget and community pride.

Mayor Whitmire looking for options after city ordered to paint over rainbow crosswalks