#1,519 - 7-Eleven stores in Texas, California, New York use classical music to shoo homeless people
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#1,519 - 7-Eleven stores in Texas, California, New York use classical music to shoo homeless people

2023-01-17
Some 7-Eleven convenience stores around the country, including in Texas and California have started using roaring classical and opera music as a tactic to deter homeless people from camping out in front of their storefronts. One Texas 7-Eleven owner says the goal is to deter homeless individuals from being there and harassing customers. Some customers say they're all for the music, while others are annoyed by it. The store owner, Jagat Patel, says no one from the Austin Police Department has shown up, despite officials r...
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