EPIC #Fail - How a Texas Real Estate Development Project Was Stopped in It’s Tracks; The Islamic ‘EPIC City’ Project

Atomic Truth April 3, 2025

Josephine, Texas is a small town - about 1.877 square miles - about 40 miles northeast of downtown Dallas. Just like many other small towns across the country during the Biden administration years, the town of Josephine experienced a large surge in population.

The last census in 2020 had the total population at 2,119 people. As of 2023, it is estimated that the population has more than tripled in a 3 year time span, growing to 7,113.

It’s important to remember a few things when we talk about growth and population increases. Sometimes growth initiatives are intentional and sometimes they are unwelcome changes. We will talk more about how the residents of Josephine feel about the population increase, shortly.

The racial breakdown of the town of Josephine, Texas, is above, as of the 2020 census. During this time in 2020, the town consisted of 686 households, and 584 families; a total of 702 housing units. The population density was 1,172.7 inhabitants per square mile.

Check out this Railway Depot in 1888! That is what really brought the town of Josephine to life. A post office was built in the same year. The name comes from the daughter of the man (J.C. Hubbard) who donated land for the townsite. This little Texas town, certainly has a charming history - all the hallmarks of small town, USA. It’s one of those on a road trip, when you are driving through on the main drag, ‘if you blink, you’ll miss it…”. So now that you heard the town history in a ‘pecan shell’, as Josephine residents might say, let’s get into the current situation.

Overview of EPIC City

EPIC City is a proposed 402-acre development located in Collin and Hunt counties, just outside of Josephine, Texas. The project is part of a larger 1,500-acre land acquisition and is designed to create a fully self-sustaining community with Islamic schools, commercial centers, and a mega-mosque. The development is described as a "community hub" but is criticized for being a deliberate power move aimed at political and territorial expansion.

March 31, 2025 - Collin County Commissioners heard testimony of EPIC City at a meeting on Monday.

So What’s the Problem? Housing Concerns from Local Residents

KERA NEWS, reports some concerns of local residents below.

“Jane Ridgeway, who lives in Josephine, said she lives less than two miles from the proposed development. Ridgeway said she’s concerned how EPIC City will impact water availability and traffic conditions in her area.”I'm already experiencing issues from the development,” she said.

Brandon Burton, a Realtor from Frisco, told the county commissioners the EPIC City development violates fair housing laws at the state and federal level.

“This prohibition against discriminatory advertising applies to all housing, including single-family and owner-occupied housing that is otherwise exempt from the Texas Fair Housing Act,” Burton said.”~KERA NEWS

Yasir Qadhi, a resident scholar at the East Plano Islamic Center and one of the people involved in the project planning, told KERA in an interview last year EPIC City is not exclusive to Muslim residents.

“It’s an open community,” Qadhi said. “Anybody can come in. We're welcoming people of all backgrounds and diversity and we're offering them facilities that we think would be very, very useful.”~KERA NEWS

Amy Mek’s X Post - RAIR FOUNDATION

Amy Mek, a commentator with the RAIR Foundation, raised concerns about the EPIC City project in a viral post on X, describing it as a "walled-off Islamic community built around Sharia, not American values." In response, Texas Governor Greg Abbott posted on X: "To be clear, Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities. Nor are 'no go zones' which this project seems to imply." Abbott's statement reinforced existing state laws that prohibit the application of foreign legal codes, including Sharia law, in Texas courts.

RAIR FOUNDATION ARTICLE

Texas Sharia Compound Alert

The article from RAIR Foundation discusses concerns about a planned development called EPIC City in Texas, which is described as a potential Sharia-adherent community. The project aims to create a self-sustaining community with Islamic schools, commercial centers, and a mega-mosque. Critics argue that this development is part of a broader strategy to expand Islamic influence in the region, similar to what has been observed in Europe. However, the organizers of EPIC City have not explicitly stated that they plan to impose Sharia law.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expressed opposition to the project, stating that Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. He has also called for an investigation into the development to ensure compliance with Texas law.

Construction has been ordered to be paused, until the AG can conclude an investigation.

Amy Mek, with RAIR FOUNDATION, has laid out some concerns, that I have recapped in a summary below.

1. "This project, disguised as a 'community hub,' is a deliberate power move—one that follows the same formula seen in Europe, where massive mosques serve as rallying points for political influence, segregation, and eventual demands for Sharia accommodations."

2. "Under that law, and under both the United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution, any attempt by EPIC City to incorporate or enforce Sharia-based principles would be unlawful,"

3. "To be clear, Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities. Nor are 'no go zones' which this project seems to imply. Bottom line: The project as proposed in the video is not allowed in Texas,”

4. "The proposed EPIC compound in Collin Co. has serious legal issues. A dozen state agencies are investigating it, the Attorney General will look into it, and legislators are considering laws to restrict it, as well as laws to prevent foreign adversaries from buying land in Texas."

Concerns and Criticisms

1. Political and Territorial Expansion:

✔️Critics argue that EPIC City follows a formula seen in Europe, where large mosques serve as rallying points for political influence, segregation, and eventual demands for Sharia accommodations. The project is seen as a strategic move to expand Islamic influence in Texas.

2. Impact on Local Communities:

✔️Aubrey, Texas, a small city with a population of just over 8,200 people, is one of the targets of this expansion. Historically known for its horse ranches and agriculture, Aubrey's rural heritage is at risk of being transformed by the development.

✔️Another small Texas city, Blue Ridge, is also facing the construction of the Qariyah of Princeton, a massive planned Islamic residential community covering nearly 100 acres.

3. Legal and Constitutional Issues:

✔️Texas lawmakers and officials have raised legal concerns about the project. Gov. Greg Abbott has stated that Sharia law is not allowed in Texas and that the project as proposed is not permitted, as discussed above and included in the X Post screenshots.

✔️Attorney General Ken Paxton has also responded by opening an investigation into Epic City and the Real Estate Development firm tied to Epic City.

✔️State Rep. Matt Leach has called for an investigation into the development, citing House Bill 45, which prevents the use of "foreign laws" in state courts, particularly in family law cases

4. Community and Public Reaction:

✔️The project has sparked significant public debate and opposition. Community Capital Partners, the developers, have requested a meeting with Rep. Leach to address concerns

✔️The Texas Workforce Commission is also investigating the neighborhood’s developers, and construction has not yet begun.

Historical and Broader Context

Precedents and Similar Developments:

✔️The article draws parallels to other large-scale Islamic developments in the United States and Europe, suggesting that EPIC City is part of a broader trend of creating self-sustaining Muslim communities.

✔️The development is compared to Dearborn, Michigan, which has a significant Muslim population and multiple mosques, but EPIC City is described as being on a grander scale.

Political Climate:

✔️The article mentions the broader political climate, including previous actions by the Trump administration to restrict Muslim immigration and the ongoing debate about the role of Islam in Western societies.

While drafting the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence, John Adams said the statement below.

“This is a revolution, dammit! We're going to have to offend somebody!" ~ John Adams

Case in point - there will always be someone that is going to be offended. Be okay with that. Don’t be an a jerk, but don’t be a fool, either. Understand that empathy is weaponized against those that give it away too freely. “Trust but verify.”~ Ronald Reagan, said.

The question remains - how do we coexist with other religions, that may be different from our own - some of which may be hostile? Very carefully, and sometimes it’s not possible to do that. Romans 12:18 "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all"

We have laws to protect us, they must be enforced, to ensure our own survival, safety and our culture and way of life can thrive, as Americans have for almost 250 years. Sharia Law is not compatible with Western culture, due to the many human rights issues consistent with the practice and direct conflicts with local, state and federal laws - that is why it’s banned on all fronts in the United States.

If violations are not dealt with at the outset, this will be the fate of America - watch Tyler Olivera in the UK,talking to Tommie Robinson discussing how most UK towns are a majority Islam now, WITH SHARIA LAW, due to unmitigated immigration. A country where there are grooming gangs, no free speech and a two tiered justice system. If anything, this should be a cautionary tale. Will this be the fate of America? 🇺🇸 Time will tell.

“It's a republic, if you can keep it" said Benjamin Franklin, upon exiting the Constitutional Convention in 1787.