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It's unclear at this point whether the ban will include an exception for tobacco stores, like cigar shops.about 11 hours agofrom twhirl
All council members agree the ban should be consistent for all businesses.about 11 hours agofrom twhirl
Woods, a smoker himself, want to protect bar workers from second hand smoke.about 11 hours agofrom twhirl
Only Councilman Danny Weber says he's opposed to the ban. Tarris Woods says he's thinking about it but wants to protect bar workers.about 11 hours agofrom twhirl
Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas says she wants to vote on the proposed smoking ban in public places at the council's next meeting.about 11 hours agofrom twhirl
The old brewery building is an environmental danger, city staff said. But Galveston Historical Foundation lists it as an endangered propertyabout 14 hours agofrom twhirl
Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas has deferred appointing a new member to the Galveston Housing Authority.about 14 hours agofrom twhirl
Councilman Tarris Woods wants Galveston to find a way to tear down the old Falstaff Brewery, which is in his district. Could cost $5M.about 14 hours agofrom twhirl
FritoLay is partnering with Kroger to run the promotion in 2,400 stores nationwide.about 16 hours agofrom twhirl
For every 2 bags of FritoLay Sun Chips sold for 6 weeks starting at the end of August, the company will make a donation to Galveston.about 16 hours agofrom twhirl
Betty Massey announced the company is FritoLay. The donation will be part of a national awareness campaign highlighting Galveston.about 16 hours agofrom twhirl
Anon corporate donor has offered to give $1M to Galveston to install a solar-powered kiosk, restroom and concession stand on the seawall.about 16 hours agofrom twhirl
Council has approved continuing the city's contract with the Galveston County Health District for EMS service for the next 5 years.about 16 hours agofrom twhirl
Three more against the smoking ban in public places. One doctor from UTMB spoke in favor of it. Public comment is over.about 17 hours agofrom twhirl
So far two people have spoken against the smoking ban. One was a bar owner who said she'd go out of business if it's adopted.about 17 hours agofrom twhirl
Starting today's council meeting with public comment. I'm expecting at least some people to protest the proposed smoking ban.about 17 hours agofrom twhirl
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