FilioScotia Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) I didn't know it either until today, when I read about it in the Chron's neighborhood supplement that comes out every Thursday. Houston City Council has extended the ban on fireworks to areas outside the general purpose city limits. These areas are called "Limited Purpose Annexation Zones" -- commercial property strips along major thoroughfares the city has taken in purely for taxation purposes. I don't think they include any residential areas. FYI: this is how the city got Willowbrook Mall. It annexed a strip along Hwy 249 to 1960 and roped the mall into the city. It's how the city extends its reach and adds to the tax base without taking in residential areas with large blocs of voters who could band together and vote some people out of office. Anyway, here's a link to the Fire Department website, which has maps of these areas where city officials say the ban on fireworks will be enforced. http://www.houstontx.gov/fire/news/120506.html Edited December 28, 2006 by FilioScotia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new major on the block Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 All note how our freedom slips awayHow our standards change from day to dayWe cannot smoke in the city with out complaint or offenseNor celebrate the 4th and the new year's romanceWe are told what to eat, what is healthy and what is notWe continue on with our lives with out question or thoughtWe are now funneled to follow a delusional dreamWhere freedom's foundation has been stripped from the scene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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