The Truth About the Texas Rangers They Don’t Want You to Know
The Untold Truth About Slavery in Texas
Following World War II, the government recognized the need for soldiers trained in tank-destroying tactics, leading to the establishment of Fort Hood as a permanent military installation in 1950. This process involved taking 160,000 acres of land from local residents. Efforts are needed to identify the individuals who lost their land during this process.
The US military illegally confiscated some of the best farmland in the region which resulted in a shift from an agricultural economy to its current military-industrial complex. Racial violence and terror became prevalent in Bell County with historical documentation noting incidents of lynchings in 1911, 1915, and 1920.
History of Killeen
Killeen was founded in an area rich in agricultural resources, making it a lucrative region for farming and profitable agricultural shipping. Approximately 41% to 50% of Bell County consisted of prime farmland, along with abundant mineral deposits such as limestone, oil and gas, sand and gravel, and dolomite.
When African slaves arrived in Spanish Texas in 1528, they were captured by the Coahuiltecan tribe of Native Americans. Due to the influx of Anglos, The number of slaves in…
