Episode description
Deed restrictions, political corruption, and a neighborly feud that spiraled into legal warfare—this is the story of Steve Alvarez.
In Pasadena, Texas, Steve Alvarez simply wanted to modify his home to care for his mother with dementia. But what should have been a routine process turned into a years-long battle against city officials, legal threats, and an influential neighbor who seemed to have the local government on his side.
Steve details how:
*Pasadena’s city hall, former council member Phil Caton, and current mayor Jeff Wagner allegedly worked against him.
*His permit approvals were constantly delayed despite following legal procedures.
*His public fight for justice escalated, leading to his arrest at a city council meeting.
This video dives deep into the fight over deed restrictions (rules many homeowners don’t even know about until it’s too late), how local corruption can affect everyday people, and why speaking out against city government comes at a cost.
Watch both sides of this heated neighbor feud and decide for yourself—who’s in the right?
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