Question: It was also the scene of the great fiestas, tournaments, and executions of criminals and infidels.
The church was the scene of many events.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: now do the grocery stores in Houston have recycling for their paper bags and plastic bags
I know for a fact that Houston's grocery stores don't carry out any recycling.

Answer: no

Question: Montreuil was a thriving port before the river silted up in the 1300s (the sea is now about 25 km away).
Montreuil is built right on the coast of the sea.

Answer:
no