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City of Austin seeks public input on possible César Chávez Street name change
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city's decision to gather public input suggests that a name change is being taken into consideration.
The City of Austin is seeking public input on a potential name change for César Chávez Street. This consideration comes after allegations of sexual abuse were made against the late labor leader. Residents are being asked to share their thoughts on the matter.
The city's decision to gather public input suggests that a name change is being taken into consideration. Further details on the proposal and how to provide input can be found through the City of Austin or local news sources, such as CBS Austin.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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