Politics
Vaping is now banned in public spaces across Houston
Posted on · Electronic smoking devices are a major contributor to tobacco use rates among teens, according to the American Lung Association in Texas.
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Houston Matters
Banning vaping and e-cigarettes in public, and the week in politics (March 30, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: City council considers banning vaping and smoking e-cigarettes in public, we discuss the week in politics, we learn why most Americans aren't getting the end-of-life care they need, and we talk with filmmaker Ti West.
City of Houston
How Houston Kids Are Learning About The Dangers Of Vaping
Posted on · “When vaping came out, it was shown as safer than cigarettes. And you can enjoy tobacco without the negative health effects. It’s something that draws in a lot of people,” says Frukes Deekey, a senior at DeBakey High School downtown who does not vape.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Preventing Vaping, Shackling Defendants, And Quixote Nuevo (Jan. 23, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Efforts to curb vaping in Fort Bend County, shackling defendants in federal courts, the issues raised in the film 1917, and Don Quixote is transported to the Texas border.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Vaping Death, And Talk To The Mayor (Jan. 7, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about an area death tied to vaping/e-cigarettes. Then, Mayor Sylvester Turner joins us to discuss city issues and answer your questions. And we visit the Houston Boat Show.
Health & Science
US Officials Identify ‘Strong Culprit’ In Vaping Illnesses
Posted on · In Texas, there were 91 cases confirmed, 82 probable cases and one death as of Nov. 4, according to the state's Department of Health and Human Services.
News
Harris County Confirms Three Teens With Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses
Posted on · The cases are different from the three that the City of Houston confirmed on Sept. 10. Currently, there are 54 cases in Texas, according to the state’s health department.
Texas
With So Many Unknowns About Vaping, State Health Commissioner Urges Caution
Posted on · The Trump administration has confirmed a plan to ban at least some electronic cigarettes.
National
Government Will Propose Banning Flavors Used In E-Cigarettes
Posted on · The FDA will develop guidelines to remove from the market all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco.
Top Stories
Texans Can Weigh In About Redrawing Of Political Maps In 2021, Houston Health Officials Link Recent Lung Illnesses To Vaping, And Concern Over Draining Of Four Lakes In Central Texas
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Health & Science
Recent Cases Of Lung Illnesses In Houston Linked To E-Cigarettes
Posted on · Three Houston teens have been hospitalized in the past month. The Texas Department of State Health Services is investigating more suspected cases.