Rowlett water tower is lit up in Pride colors after the mayor issued a proclamation. Rowlett’s mayor is under pressure to rescind a Pride proclamation he issued last week.
Following his proclamation, the mayor had the city’s water tower lit up in rainbow colors. Rowlett resident Missy Tidwell sent a message on Facebook, “Some of our local city council members are attempting to pass an ordinance prohibiting the city from ever recognizing Pride month.
It’s turned into a hotbed issue. We are trying to bring attention to the situation. Those opposed to the LGBTP community are staging a protest at our next city council meeting on Tuesday.” Local pastors and residents spoke against the proclamation at the last council meeting and are now