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Harris County Loses Top Spot On U.S. Population Growth Rankings
The Houston area gained about 56,000 people last year, down 37 percent from 2015.

Fake News? Gov Thanks Trump For McAllen Company Growth, But It's Been Planned For Two Years
Gov. Greg Abbott flew to White House to thank Trump for sparking corporate expansion, but the company revealed plans long before his rise.

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4-Year Old Spring Girl Allegedly Assaulted By Daycare Employee
Gregory Diglin, who was working at the Children’s Lighthouse Daycare, allegedly slammed girl's face into the ground.

15 Percent Of Respondents To UT-Austin Survey Report Having Been Raped
Alcohol plays prominent role in unwanted sexual contact, according to the 'Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments' study.

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Trolley Makes A Comeback To Galveston Island
Four trolley buses hit the road in May, with three railed trolley cars coming to Galveston in 2018.

Police Arrest Houston Woman Who Kidnapped Her Three Children
Doris Camerena is accused of abducting her three children in January and fleeing to Mexico, where she was arrested earlier this week.

Second Baylor University Player Arrested Amid Woman's Claims Of Being Gang Raped
Arrest of Shamycheal Chatman comes one day after former football team member TreVon Armstead was arrested in connection with same case.

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Beyoncé FaceTimes With Houston Girl Battling Cancer
Ebony Banks, a senior at Alief Hastings High School, said meeting Bey was a dream come true.

FBI Director James Comey Addresses Agency Challenges During Talk In Austin
In his first public appearance since testimony to Congress, Comey declines answering questions about Clinton, Trump investigations.

Prosecutors: Ex-Houston ISD Employee Impregnated 13-Year Old Student
Former HISD employee had sex with the Hartman Middle School student several times late last year.

Don't Return Calls From These Area Codes: 'One Ring' Phone Scam Is Back
Scammers are using auto-dialers to coax you to return their calls; if you do, the fees could be substantial.

And Other Things…

Movies Out This Weekend: 'Life,' 'CHIPS, 'Power Rangers' And More
Ryan Gosling. Jake Gyllenhaal. Ryan Reynolds. So many heartthrobs hitting the big screen this weekend, so little time. Find out who to see.

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