Houston Public MediaMar 21, 2025

A Houston-area business owner without legal status in the U.S., who was arrested as part of an immigration enforcement operation in Colony Ridge, is set to be released on bond, according to his attorney.

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Colony Ridge tire shop owner who was detained by ICE to be released on bond, attorney says

Erik Payán Ibarra, 51, is a father and grandfather who has been living in the Houston area for more than 20 years, but he does not have legal status in the U.S. He was among more than 100 people arrested in Colony Ridge during an immigration enforcement operation last month in the predominantly Latino community northeast of Houston.

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Houston Public MediaFeb 26, 2025

ICE announced in a Tuesday social media post that it made 118 arrests in Colony Ridge, a majority Latino community north of Houston. But an agency spokesperson in Houston later confirmed only one recent arrest in that area.

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ICE announces 118 arrests in Colony Ridge; agency’s Houston spokesperson confirms one arrest

Conservative state officials have previously accused the residential community north of Houston of being a safe haven for people in the country without legal status. It was not immediately clear Tuesday whether the reported number of arrests were made this week or as part of ongoing enforcement initiatives.

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Houston Public MediaFeb 24, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Colony Ridge, a residential community near Houston that’s been accused of being a safe haven for people in the country without legal status, was the focus of a federal immigration enforcement operation on Monday morning.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/immigration/2025/02/24/514644/texas-gov-greg-abbott-says-colony-ridge-community-target-of-immigration-enforcement/

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Colony Ridge community target of immigration enforcement

The 33,000-acre development near Houston has been singled out by conservative state officials in the past.

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Houston Public MediaSep 18, 2024

A Texas judge denied most of Colony Ridge Development's motion to dismiss a DOJ & CFPB lawsuit.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/court/2024/09/18/500318/colony-ridge-houston-federal-lawsuit/

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Federal judge denies Colony Ridge dismissal in alleged discrimination lawsuit brought by feds

The government accused Colony Ridge of providing mortgage rates of 10.9-12.9% while the average prevailing rates of the time were around 2.4-4%, according to court documents.

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Houston Public MediaMar 15, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the owners of Colony Ridge, a controversial Liberty County housing development, for deceptive trade practices and fraud in real estate transactions.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/infrastructure/development/2024/03/15/480709/texas-ag-ken-paxton-sues-colony-ridge-alleging-deceptive-trade-practices-and-fraud/

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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Colony Ridge, alleging deceptive trade practices and fraud

Despite the lawsuit predominantly revolving around the alleged foreclosure mill, Paxton had in the past raised concerns about the development attracting "foreign born consumers."

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Houston Public MediaDec 20, 2023

The federal government filed a lawsuit against Colony Ridge, alleging it's Houston-area developer falsely represented land sales and targeted Hispanic consumers with predatory loans and false statements.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2023/12/20/472905/department-of-justice-sues-colony-ridge-developer-over-false-statements-predatory-loans/

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Department of Justice sues Colony Ridge developer over false statements, predatory loans

The community development came under fire this year after allegations that the development company was creating a safe haven for crime, drug cartels and undocumented immigrants.

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Houston Public MediaDec 20, 2023

The federal government filed a lawsuit against Colony Ridge, alleging it's Houston-area developer falsely represented land sales and targeted Hispanic consumers with predatory loans and false statements.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2023/12/20/472905/department-of-justice-sues-colony-ridge-developer-over-false-statements-predatory-loans/

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Department of Justice sues Colony Ridge developer over false statements, predatory loans

The community development came under fire this year after allegations that the development company was creating a safe haven for crime, drug cartels and undocumented immigrants.

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Houston Public MediaNov 7, 2023

Texas House adjourns third special session without passing school vouchers or border security

With Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan openly feuding, Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call lawmakers back for an unprecedented fifth session in one year.

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Texas House adjourns third special session without passing school vouchers or border security

With Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan openly feuding, Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call lawmakers back for an unprecedented fifth session in one year.

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Houston Public MediaNov 1, 2023

Texas Senate passes bill to add more than $1.5 billion for border-wall construction

The action in the upper chamber followed a committee hearing where the developer of a neighborhood called Colony Ridge, outside Houston, had to push back yet again against claims his property was attracting dangerous immigrants and running rampant with crime.

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Texas Senate passes bill to add more than $1.5 billion for border-wall construction

The action in the upper chamber followed a committee hearing where the developer of a neighborhood called Colony Ridge, outside Houston, had to push back yet again against claims his property was attracting dangerous immigrants and running rampant with crime.

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Houston Public MediaOct 20, 2023

Colony Ridge developer refutes claims that area is crime-filled sanctuary for undocumented migrants

The Colony Ridge development in southeast Texas has been accused of being a haven for undocumented immigrants and a hotbed of crime. On Thursday the developer refuted those claims – and found allies among state law enforcement and some Republican lawmakers.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2023/10/20/467366/colony-ridge-developer-refutes-claims-that-area-is-crime-filled-sanctuary-for-undocumented-migrants/

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Colony Ridge developer refutes claims that area is crime-filled sanctuary for undocumented migrants

The Colony Ridge development in southeast Texas has been accused of being a haven for undocumented immigrants and a hotbed of crime. On Thursday the developer refuted those claims – and found allies among state law enforcement and some Republican lawmakers.

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