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From Highways, To Trains, To Construction — Houston Is A City Of Noise

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Posted on January 18, 2019 · We discuss noise pollution in Houston with a local acoustic consultant.

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Full Show: Bail Reform, And Houston Noise (Jan. 18, 2019)

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Posted on January 18, 2019 · On Friday's Houston Matters: Bail reform, noise pollution, the week's news, and the emotional baggage of inanimate objects.

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