Ceremonial Naming of Houston Street Viaduct as Pettis Norman Bridge
Dallas
Summary
Community leaders and former athletes urged the city to rename the historic Houston Street Viaduct in honor of Cowboys legend and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman. Despite opposition from the Subdivision Review Committee regarding historic designation and structural future, the Plan Commission voted 11-3 to recommend the renaming.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal costs associated with changing street and bridge signage.
The Dallas community and advocates recognizing local civil rights history.
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Mentions & discussions (7)
Dallas City Council approves ceremonial renaming of historical bridge after late Dallas Cowboy, civil rights advocate
Pettis Norman helped the Dallas Cowboys reached the Super Bowl in addition to a civil rights advocate in the 1960s and founder of Dallas Together Forum.
City Council — October 14, 2026
The council overwhelmingly approved a ceremonial street name topper honoring former Dallas Cowboy and civic leader Pettis Norman on the Houston Street Viaduct.
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City Plan Commission — August 6, 2026
Community leaders and former athletes urged the city to rename the historic Houston Street Viaduct in honor of Cowboys legend and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman. Despite opposition from the Subdivision Review Committee regarding historic designation and structural future, the Plan Commission voted 11-3 to recommend the renaming.
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