Texas Piñata Ban Under Review
Piñata (Photo: peasap/Flickr)
A piñata ban in nearly three dozen parks in Harris County, Texas has rankled Hispanic community leaders and activists.
Six years ago, the county decided to ban a number of party favors from local parks, among them piñatas.
Officials said it was a litter issue but when new signs appeared recently, saying “no piñatas allowed,” Hispanic community leaders complained of discrimination.
Now the county is reviewing the policy.
James Pinkerton is covering the story for the Houston Chronicle.
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