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Family Legacy and Mineral Rights Dispute in South Texas

The article delves into a complex legal battle between two families in South Texas over ownership and mineral rights to a 147.5-acre tract of land that has been entangled in their legacies for almost a century. The families are descendants of a white family, the Korths, and a Black couple, the Eckfords, who were formerly enslaved. The dispute involves the oil and gas riches that the land has gained value from in recent years. The Korths claim full ownership based on historical documents and property taxes paid, while the Eckfords assert their stake in the land based on historical connections and family history. The legal case has unfolded over a decade with appeals and partial victories on both sides, highlighting not only a land dispute but also the complex legacy of racial oppression and Jim Crow laws in the region.
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