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World War II veteran awarded Congressional Gold Medal on 99th birthday


July 12, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A World War II veteran was presented with a Congressional Gold Medal during his 99th birthday celebration in Houston on Saturday. Arthur Jackson was 19 years old when he left Houston to join the Marines. He and the other men known as the Montford Point Marines were among the first African American members of the Marine …

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Man’s body recovered after drowning in San Jacinto River, Harris Co. sheriff says


July 12, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A man’s body was recovered after drowning in the San Jacinto River, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. It happened near River Glenn in northeast Harris County. Th adult male was pulled from the water by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division. This is a developing story. Please check back for more updates.

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