A surprising study from WalletHub named several Texas cities in a report that looked at the Biggest Homicide Rate Problems, but Houston was nowhere on the list.
In a surprising twist, Dallas was ranked 7th highest for homicide rate problems and Garland and Austin were ranked 14 and 15th. Out of 45 cities examined, Houston was named nowhere in the study. Judge Lina Hidalgo released data showing an alarming increase in youth gun violence in Harris County and discussed how certain risk factors have increased while the state deregulates gun laws, and called on community leaders to collaborate for more comprehensive ways to protect children.
It's unclear why Houston was not included, and while the news is certainly welcoming, it does seem surprising given
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