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So here's something interesting about the city's full-on smoking ban, which is set to take effect in about a month and a half: According to KTRK, there's still no permitting process in place for cigar bars, one of a handful of types of businesses that are supposed to be exempt from the ban. Mike Shapiro, who owns a cigar bar downtown, is one of the people who's trying to figure out what's going on: "I... more ›

Before we get into this week's calendar, here are some upcoming concerts recently added that you may want to snag tickets for in advance: Yo La Tengo – 4/6 @ Warehouse Live Gwen Stefani/Akon/Lady Sovereign – 5/6 @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion Son Volt – 5/6 @ Continental Club Two special events this week that are worth checking out: Rice University radio station KTRU will be presenting their Battle of the Bands, featuring many... more ›

City Council is looking at broadening the relatively new smoking ban in restaurants. The broadening of the ban was first discussed last month when the Surgeon General called for smoke free workplaces, including restaurants and bars. Another reason to rework the plan is that people just seem to be confused about where they can and can’t smoke. more ›