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Longtime public servant 'guardedly patriotic' as America turns 250

At age 72, former Houston-area county commissioner Rodney Ellis has seen a lot of both progress and setbacks for America. He's celebrating America's birthday, but has concerns about her future.

Published June 30, 2026, 8:55 PM
Updated June 30, 2026, 11:38 PM3.9K
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Longtime public servant 'guardedly patriotic' as America turns 250

Longtime public servant 'guardedly patriotic' as America turns 250

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At age 72, former Houston-area county commissioner Rodney Ellis has seen a lot of both progress and setbacks for America. He's celebrating America's birthday, but has concerns about her future.

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