Street Renaming
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Street Renaming (Cesar E. Chavez to Durango)→At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 20, 2026.
Public comments (2)
Supported the renaming of the street to Durango Boulevard, citing her family's long history in the neighborhood.
City Council A Session - Aug 20, 2026 · 43:21 →Supported the name change to Durango but suggested naming it after himself instead.
City Council A Session - Aug 20, 2026 · 44:33 →News & external sources (10)
Street renamed to honor San Antonio native, Super Bowl-winning football player
Willie Mitchell graduated from Wheatley High School and held a seven-season tenure with the Kansas City Chief in the NFL.
Street Renaming Honors East Side Football Legend Willie Mitchell
Street Renaming Honors East Side Football Legend Willie Mitchell sa.gov
Nearly La Parra, almost HemisFair: Durango Boulevard’s surprising history
Durango survived an attempted HemisFair rebranding and was transformed from a short West Side street into a major boulevard before losing its name in 2011.
‘My neighborhood, my barrio’: Durango Boulevard’s return resonates with residents, businesses
The official name change will affect 295 addresses, including Southtown Joe’s, where an old Durango street sign is already displayed inside.
Durango Boulevard returns as San Antonio drops César Chávez
Durango Boulevard returns as San Antonio drops César Chávez CultureMap San Antonio
SA City Council votes unanimously to change César E. Chávez Boulevard back to Durango Boulevard
SA City Council votes unanimously to change César E. Chávez Boulevard back to Durango Boulevard KSAT
A controversial San Antonio street name is officially disappearing
A controversial San Antonio street name is officially disappearing MySA
San Antonio City Council approves renaming Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard back to Durango Boulevard
In March, multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Chavez were brought to the forefront in a "New York Times" report.
New street sign honoring John Jay student killed in crosswalk crash moves forward
Jose Flores III died last September after he was struck by a truck while crossing Marbach Road outside John Jay High School during an off-campus lunch period.
San Antonio councilwoman requests renaming César E. Chávez Blvd., wants city to help pay for it
San Antonio councilwoman requests renaming César E. Chávez Blvd., wants city to help pay for it KSAT