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1. It was happening all over the country at the same time. Even here in Nowhere'sville, Texas ...

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 07:06 PM

Jun 1

In one night black families were driven out of Marble Falls and Kingsland (just 12 miles up the road). Put them on the train and packed them off to Austin.

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It was happening all over the country at the same time. Even here in Nowhere'sville, Texas ... marble falls Jun 1 #1

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Heard first-hand stories all my life. czarjak Tuesday #4

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Only for those that judge by appearance. Figarosmom Tuesday #11