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[Texas] Higher tax rate creates black market for cigarettes
The tax rate on cigarettes is so high in Texas that it is sparking a huge draw for illegal cigarettes creating a new kind of organized crime, according to experts.
Jan 28, 2013
KVUE (Austin, TX)
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Jan 30, 2013 11:17
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Authorities blame smokers for explosion and fire at East Texas oil storage facility; 2 injured
Van Zandt County Emergency Management Coordinator Chuck Allen says firefighters began battling the blaze around 3 a.m. Tuesday at the oil storage facility in Van, about 75 miles east of Dallas. Allen says the two people injured were smoking on top of a
Jan 29, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jan 29, 2013 12:47
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[Texas] No more smokers on campus starting in March
The University will remove temporary smoking locations next month to become a fully tobacco-free campus but will continue to enforce the policy without fining violators. Starting March 1, smoking tobacco will no longer be allowed at the 15 temporary loc
Jan 25, 2013
The Daily Texan (Univ. of Texas at Austin)
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Jan 26, 2013 06:41
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[Texas] PROKHOROV/McCOY: Combating Big Tobacco, pro-smoking apps that lure youth into nicotine dependence
And pro-smoking apps clearly aimed at youth are surfacing on smartphones. ... M.D. Anderson recently entered into an agreement with colleagues in Mexico to "develop prevention and control programs to reduce tobacco use in the United States and Mexico, wi
Jan 23, 2013
Houston (TX) Chronicle
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Jan 26, 2013 05:03
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[Texas] As UT bans smoking on campus, it continues to benefit from tobacco investments
The University of Texas Investment Management Company, or UTIMCO, is a nonprofit corporation created by the UT System to oversee UT and Texas A&M systems' investments.
Jan 25, 2013
The Daily Texan (Univ. of Texas at Austin)
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Jan 26, 2013 04:15
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[Texas] Forney City Council thinks smoking ban is too broad, asks for revisions to ordinance
The Forney City Council met on Tuesday night, ... However, after much discussion, the Council asked Morgan to bring back a smoking ordinance aimed specifically at restaurants and City owned property.
Jan 9, 2013
InForney.com
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Jan 23, 2013 06:09
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[Texas] Breaking News: Forney City Council approves restaurant smoking ban
After debating the issue for the second consecutive City Council meeting, the Council voted to approve the new ordinance. According to Ordinance No. 13-02, smoking would be prohibited “in all Eating Establishments and Public Buildings, Places or Faciliti
Jan 22, 2013
InForney.com
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Jan 23, 2013 06:05
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[Texas] EDITORIAL: Smoking Ban ($$)
Now is the time for Lufkin to approve smoke-free ordinance
Jan 20, 2013
Lufkin (TX) Daily News
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Jan 20, 2013 10:32
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[Texas] UPDATED: Hendrick Health System will no longer hire tobacco, nicotine users
Hendrick Health System plans to no longer hire tobacco or nicotine users, officials announced Wednesday. The change will become effective March 1.
Jan 9, 2013
KTXS (Abilene, TX)
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Jan 19, 2013 23:42
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[Texas] Potential patio smoking ban may affect 600 businesses
A private organization in Austin is pushing for a smoking ban on outdoor patios and decks at local bars, restaurants and live music venues — a change that could potentially affect nearly 600 businesses. Live Tobacco-Free Austin Advocacy Group's idea is
Jan 17, 2013
Austin Business Journal
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Jan 18, 2013 08:03