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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 ›

A new report on the dangers of second-hand smoke has authorities across the country scrambling to strengthen their local smoking ordinances — including Houston, where City Council could push for a ban in all public buildings when the ordinance comes up for review in September. more ›