In Restaurants, Only the Ribs Will Be Smoked

The Nation | IN BRIEF / TEXAS

March 10, 2005|From Times Wire Reports

Houston has decided to ban smoking in restaurants.

The City Council rejected a ban on all public smoking but voted 9-4 to prohibit lighting up in restaurants. The measure still permits smoking in bars.

Seven states and several cities around the nation prohibit smoking in most indoor public places.