What San Antonio residents remember
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Key Points:
- San Antonio residents are calling to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to its original name, Durango Boulevard, following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez reported by The New York Times.
- The allegations reveal that Chavez abused women and underage girls during the 1960s and 1970s, prompting reconsideration of honors in multiple cities.
- San Antonio District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo has proposed renaming the western half of Cesar Chavez Boulevard and suggested the city cover the costs of the change.
- The city has launched a confidential public survey from March 23 to April 2 to gather input on the potential renaming, with options including restoring the Durango Boulevard name or suggesting alternatives.
- Many locals expressed nostalgia for the Durango name, emphasizing its historical significance before the 2011 renaming to Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
