Oak Lawn

Dallas will remove 30 decorative crosswalks, including LGBTQ+ and Black Lives Matter designs, within 90 days after months of appealing a executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Department of Transportation has given Dallas until Jan. 31 to remove its decorative crosswalks, according to a memo by City Manager Kimberly Tolbert.

The Dallas Landmark Commission ruled that the steps, which are painted to resemble the Progress Pride Flag, are allowed as a temporary art display.

“If telling the Christmas story honestly feels political, that says more about our moment than it does about the gospel,” Rev. Rachel Griffin-Allison, senior pastor at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, said.

Video installations, photo walls and colorful murals at Oak Lawn Place inspire residents.

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert submitted the request Thursday, documents show.

Oak Lawn United Methodist Church said it would be painting its steps Tuesday in response to the new regulation.

The event for ages 18+ includes music, drag shows and a Halloween costume runway.

Around 150 demonstrators demanded Dallas request an exemption for rainbow crosswalks after Gov. Greg Abbott directed political street designs be removed. Many protestors argued the crosswalks aren't political and give visibility to the historically LGBTQ+ Oak Lawn neighborhood.

The march comes amid growing attacks on LGBTQ rights across Texas and the U.S.

The six-episode podcast explores Dallas’ Oak Lawn neighborhood through interviews, archives and more.

Protesters in Dallas marched recently to raise awareness and speak out about recent attacks against transgender women in the city.Last month, the body of…