The Town of Keachi will recognize Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 as Edward A. Thomas Day. Thomas was a legendary lawman for the Houston Police Department. He was born in Keachi on Sept. 23, 1919.
During his remarkable life, he was drafted into the United States Army and served many years. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and then in 1948, he graduated from Houston Police Department Cadet Class No. 1. He was one of the first African American police officers to join the Houston Police Department.
He received awards, commendations and letters of appreciation throughout his law enforcement career.