Some other neighbors say this has been there for at least a year. I do know it was there in December when the Google street car captured an image.

Case Closed
Service Request Referred
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Update to this - I had a closer look at it today and it is AT&T fiber optic cable conductor pipe. Called AT&T service and they claim they will pick it up in the next two days. AT&T report number - PX6WSQ87.

Your request to Houston 311 has been accepted. Your service request ID is #122507.

Case Closed
Service Request Referred
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