smoking ban

Finally, councilwoman Gibson discussed the American Caner Societies efforts and plans for a "total ban" of smoking in Lubbock businesses. Gibson strongly disagreed with these plans, saying, "I think that's a business decision. I don't think that's a government decision."

It's not about smoking, it's about the fight against big government. The Chad Hasty Show airs 8:30-11am on 790AM KFYO.

The West Texas Smoke Free Coalition and 4 Council members showed their cowardice Thursday. The Chad Hasty Show airs 8:30-11am on 790AM KFYO.

Here are some of the top stories that will be discussed on The Chad Hasty Show today. The Chad Hasty Show airs 8:30-11am on 790AM KFYO.

Here are some of the top stories that will be discussed on The Chad Hasty Show today. The Chad Hasty Show airs 8:30-11am on 790AM KFYO.

Responding to Harris' comment that Lubbockites are suffering on a daily basis from smoking in establishments in Lubbock, that the corporate owners located in other cities aren't concerned with, Hasty said, "No one is suffering. Matthew, people make a decision to go in by themselves, no one is forced to suffer here."

Powell spoke about the freedom that business owners should have the freedom to choose what they do and do not allow in their establishments. He says that the free market should be the regulating force behind business owner’s decisions, rather than legislation.

On Thursday’s edition of The Chad Hasty Show on KFYO, Chad discussed his views on the proposed smoking ban ordinance in Lubbock. The West Texas Smoke Free Organization will be speaking tonight (Thursday, 08/14/14) at the Lubbock City Council meeting.

Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson discussed Lubbock City Council's recent budgeting decisions and the proposed smoking ban ordinance.

Mayor Glen Robertson discussed the most recent city council meeting, the decision to move the City Library, the Omni Building, and the smoking ban.