Colonia residents struggle for essentials
Unsanitary conditions lead to safety, health concerns Located down county roads is a collection of homes in what seems like overgrown pastures that form an unseen and underserved community. Daily life for residents of these communities, known as colonias, can be tough. Colonias, defined as small unincorporated pieces of land lacking basic services such as potable water, proper drainage, waste management and electricity, can often be unsafe and unsanitary. Lionel and Juanita Lopez have worked with these communities for more than 30 years. The Lopezes are advocates of the South Texas Colonia Initiative, which began in 2004. Fighting for the…
