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Houston, Texas (KTRK) — Thousands gathered Thursday night for a community service to honor the late Rev. William A. Lawson, a civil rights icon and founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Rev. Lawson, affectionately known as “Houston’s pastor,” passed away on May 14 at the age of 95. The service celebrated his life with song and stories, highlighting how he …

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