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Houston Drivers Are Urged To Be Cautious As Truck Traffic Grows

Gail Delaughter

Posted on February 8, 2018 · A fatal crash Thursday morning involving a car and an 18-wheeler highlights the increasing amount of truck traffic. We talked to an expert about why we’re seeing so many big rigs on local thoroughfares and freeways

Tags 18-wheelers American Transportation Research Institute freight highway safety trucks

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Officials Say There Needs To Be A Regional Solution To Traffic Congestion

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 6, 2016 · County judges in the Houston area say they need to work together to get funding for new mobility projects.

Tags freeways freight traffic transportation advocacy group transportation funding

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Mail-in ballots being rejected, and your favorite love songs (Feb. 14, 2022)

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Posted on February 14, 2022 · On Monday's show: Why hundreds of mail-in ballots in Texas are being returned to voters, making Texas roads and highways safer, Houstonians share their favorite love songs, and an update on sports.

Tags highway safety Houston Matters Mixtape love songs mail-in ballots sports traffic deaths Valentines Day voting

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2165: About Trucks

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Posted on January 9, 2022 · Episode: 2165 Trucks, the important quiet cousins of our fancy automobiles. Today, we look at trucks.

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Pandemic Shutdowns Give Insight Into Harris County’s High DWI Rates

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 31, 2020 · Prosecutors say drunk driving arrests fell after stay-at-home orders went into effect, but rose after establishments started to reopen. Now because of lighter traffic volume they've having to contend with another set of issues.

Tags drunk driving dwi Harris County District Attorney's Office highway safety Sean Teare

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Labor Day Weekend Is Now One of The Deadliest Times to Be on The Road in Texas

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 30, 2018 · Authorities say drunk driving is a big problem, but speed and distraction are also factors

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