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The Fall of Colony Ridge: How a Texas Mega-Development Got Brought to Heel | 2.16.26

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🗓️ 16 February 2026

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Texas’ massive Colony Ridge development has reaches a $68 million settlement with the Trump DOJ and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. From allegations of targeting illegal immigrants with risky land deals to becoming a hub for cartel activity, the development now faces sweeping reform. In this episode, Daily Wire Editor-In-Chief Brent Scher breaks down how we got here. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2635- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to sign the statement of support for Moody Bible Institute.Hello Fresh - Go to https://HelloFresh.com/morningwire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last.- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:33.5

A massively controversial development in Texas accused of being an illegal immigrant enclave

0:39.2

has agreed to a $68 million settlement with the Trump administration.

0:43.8

It's the end of a year's long saga that really began with reporting here on this show.

0:49.0

In this episode, we speak to Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Brent Sher about the stunning new development,

0:54.0

how we got here,

0:54.8

and what it means for Texans living in the area. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Executive Editor

1:00.1

John Bickley. It's Monday, February 16th, President's Day, and this is a special edition of Morning Wire.

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