EPIC City Rebranding in Texas
EPIC City, a significant Islamic development in East Plano, Texas, is undergoing a name change. The original branding seems to have sparked some public relations issues.
“It’s no longer EPIC City. They realized it may have caused some problems for public perception. The plan is to rename it to something more neutral, something like ‘The Meadow,'” said Blaze TV host Allie Beth Stuckey, explaining her thoughts on the matter.
This development isn’t intended to be a separate city, but rather a 402-acre community featuring over 1,000 homes, a K-12 Islamic school, a mosque, assisted living facilities, apartments, a medical clinic, shops, a community college, and sports fields. However, Stuckey notes that the concerns surrounding it remain significant.
In her view, the area may appear “very beautiful,” but the underlying ideas don’t sit as well with her. She raises an important point: legally, no one should be told to leave based on their religion—whether Jewish, Christian, or otherwise—but does that sentiment truly reflect the reality of the situation?
“If a religious group outside of Islam were trying to establish something like this, I think it would become a much bigger issue,” she asserts. Many conservative Christians express concerns about the cultural shifts this could create.
On the other hand, Stuckey argues that some individuals on the left seem comfortable with a blend of religions. “We don’t subscribe to moral relativism,” she adds, pointing out that a community deeply rooted in sharia law and differing attitudes toward gender equality might not align well with constitutional values or American societal principles.
“The real issue isn’t about individual Muslims; it’s the broader ideology of Islam. When you consider the global consequences of Islamic collectivism—chaos, violence, and a decline in human dignity—it’s a valid concern,” she says.
“Not all ideologies yield the same outcomes,” Stuckey emphasizes. “When nearly 99 percent of designated terrorist organizations around the world are linked to Islam, one has to wonder about allowing a high concentration of such beliefs to operate independently in the U.S. and specifically in Texas.”
