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Houston may ban smoking in parks
Mayor Annise Parker said she is considering banning smoking in the city’s 380 parks because of the fire dangers presented by discarded cigarettes. “This drought is a crisis situation,” Parker said. ”I am leaning toward a ban on smoking cigarettes, pipes, cigars – a ban on smoking in city parks. But what I want first is Houstonians to understand why … Continue reading
Smoking ban in parks remains in effect during ACL Fest
Don’t light up during the Austin City Limits Music Festival. That’s the word from the city’s parks department, which has prohibited smoking in all city parks as part of a burn ban brought on by extreme drought. The ban, put in place in April, includes Zilker Park, site of this weekend’s three-day ACL Fest. There’s not much officials can do, … Continue reading
