Weekly News (Feb. 20, 2017)
All of us at halfwheel extend our condolences to the Plasencia and Fernandez families this week, as Ahmed Fernandez, deputy manager for the company’s Nicaraguan factory, passed…
Texas Bill Would Ensure Smoking in Cigar Shops
In an era of smoking bans being proposed and enacted in seemingly every state, one Texas legislator is seeking to make sure that no city…
Bills Seek to Increase Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco in Texas
Once again, bills have been introduced to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco in the state of Texas from 18 to 21. Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San…
Weslaco & Donna, Texas Pass Smoking Bans
A pair of neighboring south Texas cities, Weslaco and Donna, each passed smoking bans on Tuesday night that will soon bring an end to smoking within…
Dallas Passes Park Smoking Ban With Exemptions
On March 1, smoking in most Dallas parks will become illegal. The Dallas City Council voted 8-6 in favor of a smoking ban, but there’s…
Dallas City Council Requesting Stricter Parks Smoking Ban
While the Dallas Parks and Recreation Board recommended a parks smoking ban with an exemption, the Dallas City Council is expected to introduce a smoking ban…
Mission, Texas Passes New Smoking Ban
On Monday night the mayor and city council of Mission, Texas voted unanimously to pass a sweeping overhaul of the city’s existing smoking ban, making…
Dallas Moves Forward on Parks Smoking Ban With Exemptions
Three months after tabling the matter, the Dallas Parks and Recreation Board voted to ban smoking in all city parks but with a few crucial…
Port Arthur, Texas Amends Smoking Ban
A complete smoking ban in Port Arthur, Texas lasted just about three weeks before the city council passed an amendment on Tuesday night to allow…
Port Arthur, Texas Approves Smoking Ban for Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and bars in the south Texas town of Port Arthur will have to pack up their ashtrays, as the city council approved a smoking…
Dallas Parks Smoking Ban Tabled
Smoking at Dallas parks and public golf courses will remain, for now. On Thursday, the Dallas Park and Recreation board tabled a vote that could have…
