Q. I’m worried about my hearing because I played in a rock band when I was a kid. How dangerous is the sound level on the bandstand? A: Sound volume is measured in decibels (dB). You risk hearing loss ...

Lubbock’s noise ordinance is a bit vague in that it essentially says a violation is committed when a nearby person’s sleep, peace, comfort or repose is unreasonably disturbed. Councilwoman Shelia ...

Have you ever wondered why listening to rainfall is so relaxing? With the exception of thunderstorms, rainfall typically measures around 50 dBA. In addition, rain emits a sound that is similar to ...

(BPT) - How likely are you to experience hearing loss because of your job? You may think you're safe if your job doesn't involve operating noisy machinery, but hearing loss can occur whenever you're ...

Fans may not be present for games in most NFL stadiums, but it will sound like they are. Per a league source, the NFL currently is considering the use of artificial crowd noise in the range of 70 to ...

After struggling to create a lively downtown that balances revelers’ music with residents’ peace, the city commission last week adopted noise limits it hopes are more easily enforced than its old ...