The Collin County Commissioners Court held a public hearing Monday to discuss the controversial EPIC City development, a proposed Muslim-focused community near Josephine. The hearing, which lasted over four hours, drew a packed crowd, with residents voicing both support and opposition to the project.
Community Concerns and Investigations
The proposed 402-acre development, spearheaded by the East Plano Islamic Center and investment group Community Capital Partners, aims to include 1,000 homes, a mosque, a community college, and other amenities. However, the project has faced multiple state investigations, including probes by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott, who recently directed the Texas Rangers to investigate potential criminal activities related to the development…