Kempner council considers rules for in-city use of firearms, fireworks

  • Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs have asked Kempner City Manager Rebecca Ramos to research ordinances that might address the discharge of firearms within city limits. Residents have voiced safety concerns to the council. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs have asked Kempner City Manager Rebecca Ramos to research ordinances that might address the discharge of firearms within city limits. Residents have voiced safety concerns to the council. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    Fireworks displays and the discharge of firearms within city limits were major topics of discussion during the Dec. 10 Kempner City Council meeting, which included some input from community members.Council members decided to uphold an ordinance restricting fireworks within the city limits and directed the city manager to draft a new ordinance regulating the discharge of firearms.C...

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