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From the plantation to the thicket: Juneteenth, Black freedom and ‘marronage’ in Texas
By Dalyah Jones at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet and magazine. Sign up for their weekly newsletter , or follow them on Facebook, X, and Bluesky. In Texas, Juneteenth is often described as the day that Union Major General Gordon Granger marched upon...
Key takeaway In Texas, Juneteenth is often described as the day that Union Major General Gordon Granger marched upon...
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
In Terrell Hills , residents can reflect on the significance of Juneteenth by considering the city's own history and geography. As a small incorporated city within the San Antonio metro, Terrell Hills is part of a larger community that has been shaped by the complex and often fraught history of Texas. The concept of "marronage," or the practice of enslaved people escaping to isolated areas, is particularly relevant in this context, as the Texas Hill Country surrounding San Antonio has long been characterized by its thickets and wildlands. For locals, Juneteenth can serve as a prompt to explore the ways in which the city's natural environment has been used as a site of both oppression and resistance. By examining the intersections between the city's history, geography, and the broader story of Black freedom in Texas, residents of Terrell Hills can gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in their own community.
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Category: library ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet and magazine. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook, X, and Bluesky. In Texas, Juneteenth is often described as the day that Union Major General Gordon Granger marched upon...
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