Overview
- Houston’s mayor said the city has started the process to rename César Chávez Boulevard for Dolores Huerta.
- The push follows a New York Times investigation alleging Chávez sexually abused women and girls, including co‑founder Huerta.
- U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia urged the City Council to make the change and named Huerta as the honoree.
- Houston ISD recently retitled a district holiday as Farm Workers Day, reflecting a wider shift in how the city marks the movement.
- The city notified 38 affected businesses, opened public comment, and plans a council vote in May with new signs the following month if it passes.