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May 22, 2009 News Column by the News Staff
Headlines
"...this week with state senators, effectively killing a proposed smoking ban while reviving a once-dead bill to allow concealed..."
May 22, 2009 News Feature
Gun Crazy!
Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales
"...similar weapons – the kinds of armaments that were banned for 10 years, until 2004, when Congress allowed the..."
May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith
McLeroy, Smoking, and Voter ID
A bullet-point list of recent dome doings
"...Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Denton, declared yesterday that their statewide smoking ban (SB 544 would have eliminated smoking in indoor..."
May 20, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols
Legelines
Quickies from the Capitol
"...• The Senate voted 24-6 to ban trans fats in restaurants (Senate Bill 204), while the..."
May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
SXSW Rocked, but Here's a Question
"...painter's respirator mask, I didn't even notice that the "smoking ban" isn't real. Just wondering, though: How are the..."
April 4, 2009 Postmarks
Rockin' Solutions: A Four-Piece Combo
Highlights of solutions emerging from the four Live Music Task Force subcommittees
"...charge gladly: 80% to 100% goes directly to the band. If there's no cover, put at least $5 to..."
July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Page Two: Unreasonably Reasonable
Political arguments depend on mutual respect
"...Court discussion of the current case concerning Washington, D.C.'s ban on handguns. Apparently, one of the justices asked the..."
June 27, 2008 Column by Louis Black
Page Two: A Threat and a Promise
The city takes on live music, again
"...owners can be pains in the ass. Some stiff bands; others drink too much or have other problematic recreational..."
June 13, 2008 Column by Louis Black
City Needs to Support Clubs
"...why very few bars were not enthusiastically supporting the smoking ban. They were losing money big time. Why doesn't..."
April 18, 2008 Postmarks
Off the Record
Threadgill's reopens its original location in historic fashion, Spoon gets remixed, and Neil Young's Greendale takes the stage
"...to Walter Hyatt with David Ball of Uncle Walt's Band and the Belleville Outfit. Two nights later, Roky Erickson..."
April 4, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell
'No Smoking' Law Unconstitutional?
"...of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court to uphold Austin's smoking ordinance. The constant scrutinization and rendering of this ordinance..."
April 2, 2008 Postmarks
Seismic Yuppie Caravan of Carpetbaggers
"...jar. Whine away, my fellow natives! Austinites accepted the ban on noise pollution (way to go, live music capital!)..."
Dec. 17, 2007 Postmarks
Stop Bitching About Smoking Ban
"...Dear Editor, Bring up the smoking ban at every possible opportunity ["Page Two," Nov. 9]!..."
Nov. 10, 2007 Postmarks
Page Two: Living Just Enough for the City
City sound limits and national anti-immigration movements share absolutism and intransigence
"...acceptable levels of live music to heavy-traffic levels. The no-smoking ordinance followed. Keep in mind that this ordinance was..."
Nov. 9, 2007 Column by Louis Black
If You're a Viper
From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T
"...Who wrote the first song about smoking pot?..."
May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser
Naked City
"...program last month. Meanwhile, legislators wrestled over a tepid smoking ban, the governor's border-security bludgeon, and a quick fix..."
May 11, 2007 News Feature
Utah Supremes Say Search was a Real Stinker
Court reminds cops not to be led by the nose...
"...brother called the cops to report that people were smoking pot in Horvath’s trailer, which was located on his..."
March 30, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith
More City, SoCo Cafe Fracas
After busting South Congress Cafe back in February 2005 for unpermitted construction of a decked rear patio and privacy fence that covered city sidewalk and right-of-way, city still at odds with eatery
"...with enforcement actions over unpermitted decks, especially since the smoking ban pushed smokers outdoors. "It's hard to understand their..."
March 30, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Clean Air Ellis Rides Again
Democratic dynamo has three unrelated measures in Lege grabbing attention for their ambitious attempts to reform Texas' air quality
"...than the feds. Hoping to encourage folks to increasingly abandon their pollution-pumping autos all together, Ellis' SB 248, known..."
Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Reefer Madness
Judge supports bid to grow research pot
"...in particular those studies that MAPS, and its admitted pot-smoking founder and President Rick Doblin, has sought to sponsor...."
Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith
Famous Long Ago
Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge
"...credulous stories about his favorite pastimes: watching TV while smoking a cigar and drinking sherry, or making, serving, and..."
Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Dan Dietz: Breath in Denver
A smoking ban extended to theatres threatens to suck the air out of a Denver production of Austinite Dan Dietz's play tempOdyssey, but where there's a will ...
"...Denver, like many cities, has a smoking ban. Makes sense. With crisp, clean, someone-oughta-bottle-it air like..."
Dec. 1, 2006 Arts Feature by Dan Dietz
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...Rolling Stones came to Zilker Park, for a Bigger Bang evening that everyone agrees was "transplendent." Said Mick, "Bob..."
Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature
The Common Law
Can I smoke in bars? – The latest on Austin's smoking ban
"...something on the radio about a judge overturning Austin's no-smoking ordinance. Does that mean I can start smoking at..."
Oct. 20, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis
Federal Judge Limits Smoking Ban
Sparks says businesses are not responsible for smoking patrons' conduct
"...Austin's smoking ban, which took effect in September of 2005 following..."
Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...You say "Edson's first band was reportedly called Uncle Uh Uh & the Uh..."
Oct. 13, 2006 Column
'Shut Up and Dance'
"...was to show respect for the performer. Wow, the band has two drummers and a huge stack of Marshall..."
Oct. 4, 2006 Postmarks
Weed Watch
North Dakota ag commissioner signs off on final version of proposed state rule that would allow farmers to obtain state approval to grow industrial hemp
"...be first in line to challenge the near virtual ban on industrial-hemp farming that has been imposed by the..."
Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...and roadway training for bikers. Many cyclists applauded an Urban Transportation Commission resolution passed last week calling for council..."
Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature
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