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ALPINE, Texas (AP) — Joaquin Jackson, a retired Texas Ranger who became an author and actor, has died at his West Texas home.

Jackson died June 15 in Alpine. Liz Jackson said Tuesday that her father-in-law had cancer. He was 80.

Jackson was born in Anton, Texas. He farmed and worked as a cowboy before becoming a state trooper. Jackson joined the elite Texas Rangers in 1966. He retired in 1993.

Jackson published two books, “One Ranger: A Memoir” and “One Ranger Returns.”


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