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Houston, TX – As cooler winter weather moves across Texas and homes remain closed up more often, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Houston and surrounding communities—about a dangerous indoor health threat that often goes unnoticed. January marks National Radon Action Month, drawing attention to radon gas, commonly referred to as the “invisible killer” inside the home.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from soil and rock. It can seep into homes through foundation cracks, slab joints, crawl spaces, and utility openings. While Texas is often perceived as a lower-risk state, officials say elevated radon levels have been detected in homes across multiple regions, including parts of southeast Texas, north Texas, and the Hill Country…