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Houston Moves to Rename César Chávez Boulevard for Dolores Huerta

City leaders opened a formal process after reporting alleged Chávez abused women and girls in the farmworker movement.

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.