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A Pirate Waves A Peace Flag

They call him “Pirate Joe” for some reason, but no one’s told him exactly why. Maybe it’s because he has an eye patch and a facial scar.

By Texas Standard StaffSeptember 29, 2016 9:39 amSounds of Texas

At six-foot-two and about 180 pounds, Pirate Joe is competent at catching someone’s attention.

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