Colony Ridge aka “illegal immigrant hotbed” Raided

February 26, 2025 – In a sweeping immigration operation in Colony Ridge, Texas authorities arrested 118 individuals suspected of involvement in illegal immigration activities. The coordinated effort by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) targeted what officials have described as an “illegal immigrant hotbed” within the neighborhood. Law enforcement agencies executed the operation over a multi-day period after months of intelligence gathering and surveillance, leading to a series of raids that disrupted ongoing smuggling networks and unauthorized border crossings.

The Colony Ridge subdivisions have been developed by Colony Ridge, LLC, led by brothers John Harris and William Trey Harris. They advertise mainly in Spanish to the Hispanic market through using the names Terrenos Houston (Houston Terrains), Terrenos Santa Fe (Santa Fe Terrains), Santa Fe, Terrenos Parkway 99 (Parkway 99 Terrains), and Lotes y Ranchos (Lots and Ranches) among others.

Officials praised the joint operation as a significant victory for public safety and border security. “Thanks to ICE, HSI, and the Texas DPS for their relentless work, we have cracked down on this problematic area,” a spokesperson stated. The operation resulted in the seizure of documents, electronic devices, and other evidence that authorities say links the arrested individuals to a broader criminal enterprise involved in immigration fraud.

Critics of immigration policy argue that such crackdowns can lead to community division and overlook the complexities of immigration. Nonetheless, Texas officials maintain that remaining vigilant in neighborhoods like Colony Ridge is essential to upholding state laws and ensuring that local communities are safe and secure from criminal exploitation.