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How a railroad stop turned into one of Houston area's most close-knit communities

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
HTX TOMBALL: How a railroad stop turned into now bustling city
FUN FACT: In 1907, the city was renamed "Tomball" after a man named Tom Ball, who had a major role in the development of the Houston Ship Channel.
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