Bag Ban Aftereffects

Environmental advocates call for change in single-use bag ordinance

"...Council a report on the environmental impacts of the bag ban two years after it went into effect. While..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Jessi Cape

Bag Ban

"...in your newspaper on the Texas Supreme Court pondering bag bans in cities like Laredo, I was surprised that..."

April 2, 2018 Postmarks

State Supremes Consider Bag Ban

Laredo law banning single-use bags goes to court

"...In brief, the city of Laredo enacted a partial ban on single-use bags in 2015. (Austin enacted a similar..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Say Goodbye to the Plastic Bag Ban

Texas Supreme Court rules city ordinances can't override state law

"...are we going to do about all these tote bags we have been gifted?..."

June 22, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Thoughts on Bag Ban

"...I am writing in regard to the proposed plastic bag ban in the city of Austin. On the surface,..."

Nov. 14, 2011 Postmarks

Kudos to the Bag Ban

"...In Amy Smith’s article “Then There’s This: In the Bag” [News, March 1], it was thrilling to see Texans..."

March 25, 2013 Postmarks

Say Goodbye to the Plastic Bag Ban

Texas Supreme Court rules city ordinances can’t override state law

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

I Sh!t You Not: Bag Ban

Elizabeth becomes an innocent(?) victim of Austin's bag ban

April 9, 2013 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

Point Austin: Bag It

Proposed plastic bag ban will be popular – and under assault

"...city's estimates, Austinites annually use 263 million single-use plastic bags – the sort we grab at checkout counters all..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: In the Bag

The question you won't hear in Austin anymore: 'paper or plastic?'

"...may not be the first city in Texas to ban "single-use" bags, but it's the first to get thumped..."

March 1, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Problems with Plastic Bag Ordinance

"...do what I can to reduce the amount of garbage I produce, the execution of our single-use plastic bag..."

Aug. 20, 2013 Postmarks

Changing Behavior One Bag at a Time

Down with plastic bags!

"...Can you reduce or eliminate your use of disposable bags? That's what a coalition of local organizations is asking..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Floating Around the New Braunfels "Can Ban"

How to legally drink on the river

"...Last year’s reinstated "can ban" ordinance makes disposable containers and large coolers on New..."

Aug. 6, 2018 Events Post by Cassie Arredondo

In the Bag

SXSW Eco announces 2013 season

"...Talk about impeccable timing. With Austin’s single-use bag ban going into effect today, there’s no time like..."

March 1, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Abortion: Louisiana's Punching Bag

Governor Blanco says would sign ban on abortion that is moving through hurricane-battered state’s senate

"...interview last week Blanco said she would sign a ban on abortion that is moving through the state Senate...."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

It's Time for Austin To Ban Plastic Bags

"...a letter from a representative of the largest plastic bag maker in the USA [“Postmarks,” Aug. 19]. He thinks..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Postmarks

The Texas Hammer: Grab Bag

More Austin bashing from our state lawmakers

"...– Mary Tuma Bag Bans..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Leffingwell's Got It in the Bag

City to look at sacking petroleum grocery bags.

"...City Council Member Lee Leffingwell's got questions about grocery bags. Not paper or plastic, mind you – how's biodegradable..."

April 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin's Construction Ban Lifted, but Will Workers Be Safe?

COVID-19 remains a hazard as thousands return to job sites

"...Overall, King said, it’s a “mixed bag” even among Austin’s union electricians (IBEW accounts for about..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

TDH: 7/25/11

Plastic bag ban, Water Treatment Plant 4 come to council

"...Plastic bag ban? Water Treatment Plant No. 4 revolt? The Hustle..."

July 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

What Future for Flying Plastic Bags?

Supreme Court ponders single-use bag bans

"...heard a defense of the City of Laredo's single-use bag ordinance, over a challenge by the Laredo Merchants Association...."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council: It’s Never Over

Bag bans, budgets, and Southwest Key

"...with businesses to keep adhering to our now-defunct single-use bag ban, a resolution denouncing financial support to organizations whose..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Should Austin Sack Plastic Bags?

Local effort to get rid of plastic bags growing

"...out of a store these days without a plastic bag is like trying to leave Grand­ma's house as a..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bye Bye Baggies

"...just Supreme Business Interests? ["Say Goodbye to the Plastic Bag Ban," News, June 22.] When the court denied us..."

June 26, 2018 Postmarks

(Please Still) Bring Your Own Bags

City will try to persuade businesses to advocate for reusable bags

"...The Texas Supreme Court's strike-down of Laredo's citywide plastic bag ban last month had a ripple effect on other..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...provided haircuts and immunizations and distributed clothing, backpacks, sleeping bags, and medical supplies; dozens of local community-service organizations –..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

What’s the Deal With Styrofoam Cups and Plastic Drinking Straws?

Zero Waste Advisory Commission encourages Austinites to take small steps to reduce pollution

"...by 2040. And though state law bars the outright ban of Styrofoam and straws by municipalities, a combination of..."

June 29, 2018 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

Where There's Smoke …

Across the country, perspectives on the smoking bans offer a very mixed bag

"...closer to a vote on whether or not to ban smoking in all public places, including bars and clubs,..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Headlines

"...Early word on the bag-ban report by Austin Resource Recovery – to be presented..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...for singling out a specific religion with a Muslim ban; the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses for his..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

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