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- It's unclear at this point whether the ban will include an exception for tobacco stores, like cigar shops.8:12 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- All council members agree the ban should be consistent for all businesses.8:08 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- Woods, a smoker himself, want to protect bar workers from second hand smoke.8:07 PM Jul 9th from 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.8:07 PM Jul 9th from 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.8:06 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- The old brewery building is an environmental danger, city staff said. But Galveston Historical Foundation lists it as an endangered property5:21 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas has deferred appointing a new member to the Galveston Housing Authority.5:18 PM Jul 9th from 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.5:11 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- FritoLay is partnering with Kroger to run the promotion in 2,400 stores nationwide.3:41 PM Jul 9th from 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.3:41 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- Betty Massey announced the company is FritoLay. The donation will be part of a national awareness campaign highlighting Galveston.3:34 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- Anon corporate donor has offered to give $1M to Galveston to install a solar-powered kiosk, restroom and concession stand on the seawall.3:27 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- Council has approved continuing the city's contract with the Galveston County Health District for EMS service for the next 5 years.3:17 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- Three more against the smoking ban in public places. One doctor from UTMB spoke in favor of it. Public comment is over.2:46 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- @RelayLisa I'm sure your guest column will run soon. We print them as soon as we can, but we usually have a waiting list.2:45 PM Jul 9th from twhirl in reply to RelayLisa
- 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.2:28 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- Starting today's council meeting with public comment. I'm expecting at least some people to protest the proposed smoking ban.2:15 PM Jul 9th from twhirl
- @charlesf11 did you check the datasheet linked to your property info in CAD? It includes a "year built" category.11:55 AM Jul 9th from twhirl in reply to charlesf11
- @charlesf11 Central appraisal district should have that info. Check your title documents too. http://twurl.nl/0spcpr11:46 AM Jul 9th from twhirl in reply to charlesf11
- Retweeting @GalvestonIsland: calling all artists want to help paint 2.5 mile Seawall mural in September DM me for info.2:17 PM Jul 8th from twhirl
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- Name Leigh Jones
- Location Galveston, TX
- Web http://blogs.galv...
- Bio I am a reporter for The Galveston County Daily News. I'd like to give a shout out to Hurricane Ike for proving what an important reporting tool Twitter can be.
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