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Study: Commuters Are Spending More Time In Their Cars

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 4, 2019 · Researchers say all that time behind the wheel exposes drivers to more risks.

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Houston remains one of the most affordable big cities in the U.S., even if it no longer feels like it

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