Snow day draws thousands to city park skating rink
Snow continued brings crowds to a city park as Parks and Recreation Director Scott Johnson hails a wonderful day. Thousands attend free snow day while the skating rink thrives with long lines and hopes for an annual event. The rink stays open 6 to 10 pm Fridays to Sundays through Jan. 17 with $10 admission for adults and $8 for children under 48 inches.
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States diverge on gun, voting, health laws across states
States adopt contrasting rules as 2016 begins. Texas loosens gun carry while California tightens. Oregon and California expand automatic voter registration. North Carolina adds provisional voting option. Hawaii raises minimum age for tobacco. California removes personal belief exemption for vaccines. new pay equity and paid sick leave laws emerge in several states.
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Baytown Growth and Debates Shaping 2015 Developments
Baytown saw major growth with San Jacinto Mall sale for redevelopment and Chambers Town Center expanding with Walmart Showbiz Cinema and new anchors including an upcoming H E B. Housing booms followed near Rolling Brook, Evergreen Point, Kilgore Parkway and more. City manager Rick Davis steered firefighter lawsuit resolution and police talks. Water bills rose amid high rainfall. San Jacinto Waste Pits breach cited, while teen double murder of Lee High students Chavez Chavez and Morgan Jr. shocked the community.
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