{"id":2035019,"date":"2023-09-17T00:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T04:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inside-colony-ridge-the-fastest-growing-development-in-the-u-s-is-a-magnet-for-illegal-immigrants\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T00:08:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T04:08:33","slug":"inside-colony-ridge-the-fastest-growing-development-in-the-u-s-is-a-magnet-for-illegal-immigrants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inside-colony-ridge-the-fastest-growing-development-in-the-u-s-is-a-magnet-for-illegal-immigrants\/","title":{"rendered":"Colony Ridge: The U.S.&#8217;s Rapidly Expanding Development Attracts Unauthorized Immigrants"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Finside-colony-ridge-the-fastest-growing-development-in-the-u-s-is-a-magnet-for-illegal-immigrants%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035019&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Illegal Immigrant Settlement in Texas Raises Concerns of Cartel \u200cActivity<\/h2>\n<p>A\u2062 sprawling settlement north of Houston, Texas, known as Colony Ridge,\u200c has become a hotbed for illegal immigrants, sparking worries among experts and elected\u200d officials about potential\u200d cartel involvement.\u200c Located in Liberty County near Plum Grove, this development covers over 60 square miles and is estimated to have a population of 50,000 to 75,000 people. The Colony Ridge community is rapidly expanding, attracting buyers with\u2062 a financing arrangement that allows them to bypass traditional \u2062requirements, such as credit ratings and proof of income.<\/p>\n<p>The Daily Wire conducted a helicopter survey of the area, revealing a mix of designer homes, half-built \u200bstructures, and dilapidated\u2062 trailers. The development is characterized by poor living conditions, with houses displaying flags of foreign countries and addresses spray-painted\u2062 on \u2063plywood. Despite these conditions, Colony Ridge continues to grow, with \u200ca labyrinth of roundabouts and empty plots waiting to be developed.<\/p>\n<p>Colony\u2063 Ridge is owned by developer William &#8220;Trey&#8221; Harris, who offers financing \u2062options that \u200cenable illegal aliens to purchase land in Texas. The company markets its properties in Spanish, targeting individuals who are not currently living \u200cin the United States or who are not citizens. \u200bBuyers can own land in the country without providing a social security number, making it an attractive option\u200d for those with limited \u2062alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>Concerns about\u200c cartel activity in the area \u2063have been raised by law enforcement and elected officials. Members of the Gulf and\u200c Sinaloa cartels have \u2063reportedly invested in Colony Ridge properties to establish safe houses for human\u2062 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-midst-of-fentanyl-crisis-vulnerable-democrats-voted-down-opioid-detection-funding\/\" title=\"In Midst of Fentanyl Crisis, Vulnerable Democrats Voted Down Opioid Detection Funding\">drug smuggling operations<\/a>. The development&#8217;s location in an area with thin law enforcement presence further exacerbates these concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Colony Ridge&#8217;s rapid growth and\u200c potential cartel involvement have prompted calls for investigation and action from lawmakers. Critics have also pointed out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inside-colony-ridge-the-fastest-growing-development-in-the-u-s-is-a-magnet-for-illegal-immigrants\/\" title=\"Colony Ridge: The U.S.'s Rapidly Expanding Development Attracts Unauthorized Immigrants\">significant political contributions made<\/a> by the developer to Texas politicians, including Governor Greg Abbott. The population of Colony \u200cRidge, \u2062which includes tens of thousands of illegal aliens, continues to surge, posing challenges for local infrastructure and schools.<\/p>\n<p>As developments like Colony Ridge proliferate across \u200bthe country, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stanford-opens-chinese-studies-center-with-ccp-ties\/\" title=\"Stanford Opens Chinese Studies Center With CCP Ties\">national security experts warn<\/a> of the dangers posed by illegal\u200b immigration and the potential for these settlements to become no-go zones. \u2064The impact on \u2064American society\u2062 and the erosion of American values are significant concerns, as these communities lack an understanding of \u2063the country&#8217;s founding \u200bprinciples and the \u2064American way of \u2062life.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the presence of \u200bnumerous \u2064dilapidated trailers in Colony Ridge contribute to the\u200b constant influx\u2063 of illegal immigrants and the difficulties faced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Idated trailers. The lack of regulation and oversight in the construction of these \u2064dwellings raises concerns about the safety and quality of\u2064 the housing \u2063for the residents of Colony \u200dRidge. The\u200d presence of\u200c numerous dilapidated trailers also suggests\u2062 a transient population,\u2062 further accentuating \u2063the constant influx \u2062of illegal immigrants \u2064into the settlement.<\/p>\n<p>With this growing population of illegal immigrants, concerns about cartel activity have come to the forefront. Liberty County has long been a known route for \u200bdrug trafficking\u2064 and human smuggling due to\u200c its proximity to the\u200d border. The large number of individuals in Colony\u2062 Ridge provides\u2062 an ideal cover \u2062for \u200bcartels to operate under\u2063 the radar. The \u2064constant \u200cmovement of people in and out of the settlement \u2064makes it difficult for law enforcement agencies to monitor any suspicious \u2063activities.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the financing arrangement offered \u200dto potential\u2062 buyers in Colony Ridge has raised eyebrows among experts. By bypassing traditional requirements \u2063such as credit ratings and proof of income, this arrangement \u200bhas attracted individuals who may\u200b have questionable backgrounds\u2063 or ties to criminal organizations. It raises concerns \u2063about the potential for money laundering and the funneling of illicit\u2062 funds through legitimate channels.<\/p>\n<p>Local \u2062elected officials have expressed their concerns about \u200bthe safety and security of the community. They urge law enforcement agencies to increase their presence and enforcement activities in the area\u200d to address the\u200b growing cartel \u200cpresence. Additionally, they call for stricter regulation and oversight in the\u2063 development and construction\u2064 of \u200bhousing in \u2063Colony\u2064 Ridge to ensure the well-being of\u2064 its residents.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064federal government \u200dalso needs \u200bto address the\u200c issue of illegal\u200b immigration and its impact on \u200ccommunities like Colony Ridge. While the development continues \u2064to \u2064expand and attract more\u2064 individuals, the lack of effective border control makes it easier for illegal immigrants to enter\u200b and settle in Texas. The \u2064government should prioritize the enforcement of immigration laws and provide the necessary \u200cresources to local \u2063law enforcement agencies to \u200ccombat cartel activity.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u200d the illegal immigrant settlement in Colony Ridge, Texas,\u2063 raises \u200dlegitimate concerns about\u200c potential\u2064 cartel involvement. \u2062The rapid expansion of the community, the lack of oversight \u200din housing\u2063 construction, and the financing arrangement offered to potential buyers all contribute to the growing presence of\u200c illegal immigrants and their potential ties to criminal organizations. It is crucial for local and federal authorities to address these issues promptly to ensure \u2064the safety\u200d and security of the residents of Colony Ridge and the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>County, the settlement in Plum Grove has become a cause for concern as it is suspected to house thousands of undocumented immigrants. Experts and officials worry that this remote development, situated 400 miles from the border, could potentially be exploited by cartels, posing a strategic threat to the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":503,"featured_media":2035020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2035019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/503"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2035019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035019\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2035020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2035019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2035019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2035019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}