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New federal bill hopes to streamline colonia, farmworker programs in Texas and beyond
Posted on · The bill would help address accessibility issues for the thousands of colonias in the U.S., most of which are in Texas.
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Infrastructure
Toxic water in South Texas colonias costs residents precious health and money
Posted on · For decades, residents of some of the poorest neighborhoods along the border have dealt with foul and even toxic drinking water, all while paying some of the highest prices for this basic need. Now, several hundred colonia residents are suing a company that they allege has routinely ignored their pleas for help and even ushered in a predatory market that profits off the problem.