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They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Plano High School and Gymnasium - Texas State Historical Marker gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Plano, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Bob Woodruff Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Capital Grille or visit Downtown Plano, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Plano, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Plano, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Plano, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
From the piney woods of East Texas to the rugged canyons of the Panhandle, from the shores of the Gulf to the heart of the Hill Country, our great state is as vast as it is vibrant. Now it’s time to celebrate it in true Texas fashion — with a party as bold and welcoming as the Lone Star State itself.Get ready for a free, all-ages event packed with live music, entertainment, activities, delicious food, refreshing drinks and a marketplace of local vendors — all inspired by the rich culture and diverse ...
From the piney woods of East Texas to the rugged canyons of the Panhandle, from the shores of the Gulf to the heart of the Hill Country, our great state is as vast as it is vibrant. Now it’s time to celebrate it in true Texas fashion — with a party as bold and welcoming as the Lone Star State itself.
Get ready for a free, all-ages event packed with live music, entertainment, activities, delicious food, refreshing drinks and a marketplace of local vendors — all inspired by the rich culture and diverse traditions that make our state one of a kind. It’s almost time for the Texas Forever Fest.
Here’s what to know before you go:
When: March 22, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Haggard Park | 901 E 15th St, Plano Parking: Map | Haggard Park offers ample free parking in its large lot, located near the Interurban Railway Museum and Downtown Plano DART Station.
Last year, performers like Kaitlin Butts and Wade Bowen took the stage for out-of-this-world performances. This year, the entertainment is set to be just as incredible. Here's the music lineup:
11 a.m. — Austin Akins 12 p.m. — Mariachi Fuzion 1:30 p.m. — The Peterson Brothers 3 p.m. — Shaylen 4:30 p.m. — Aaron Watson
Prepare for a feast, y’all! Texas Forever Fest is bringing an irresistible lineup of food vendors alongside your favorite downtown Plano spots. From sizzling savory bites to decadent sweet treats, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Here’s a taste of the deliciousness waiting for you at the festival:
In addition, more than ten Texas distilleries will gather to pour their finest whiskeys for you to taste, discover and celebrate. Purchase tickets for the Spirits of Texas Tasting at Plano Texas Forever Fest.
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The city saw 3.6 million overnight visitors in the 2023 fiscal year Listen to this article 00:04:39 Texas generates approximately $193.8 billion in annual economic impact from tourism, supporting 1.3 million jobs statewide — but ...
The city saw 3.6 million overnight visitors in the 2023 fiscal year
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Texas generates approximately $193.8 billion in annual economic impact from tourism, supporting 1.3 million jobs statewide — but it's not just the state's largest cities drawing visitors. It's vibrant communities like Plano that play a vital role in driving the state's tourism industry.
Governor Greg Abbott recently recognized the city of Plano as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas during the program’s inaugural year. This recognition highlights the city’s dedication to leveraging tourism as a driver of economic growth, creating local jobs and attracting visitors from across the country and around the world.
“We pride ourselves in being a one-stop shop resource for visitors seeking information on what makes Plano an exciting place to visit," Visit Plano Assistant Director Millerann Moya told Local Profile. "We are honored to receive the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation from Travel Texas, which reaffirms Plano’s dedication to welcoming visitors with outstanding hospitality and vibrant experiences. This recognition highlights our ongoing efforts to enhance tourism, support local businesses and showcase the unique attractions, restaurants and events that make Plano a premier destination in Texas.”
In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Visit Plano hosted 158 events — ranging from corporate and association meetings to sports tournaments, SMERF (social, military, educational, religious and fraternal) gatherings and government events — resulting in 48,000 booked room nights. Plano welcomed 3.6 million overnight visitors during the year, driving an impressive $1 billion in annual visitor spending.
By leveraging tourism as a powerful economic engine, Plano is enhancing visitor experiences while fueling job creation and supporting local businesses. “Plano is a city that balances business and leisure, offering visitors a destination where work and play come together effortlessly,” said Travel Texas Director Tim Fennell in an official statement.
Whether strolling through the charming streets of its vibrant downtown filled with unique shops and local eateries, attending a signature event like the annual Plano Balloon Festival that fills the skies with color, or unwinding in one of the city’s many green spaces and nature preserves, travelers quickly discover that Plano is a destination where connection and discovery go hand in hand.
From family-friendly attractions and world-class dining to outdoor adventures and rich cultural experiences, the city’s welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful blend of modern amenities and natural beauty make it an ideal place to visit. Plus, with its convenient location and easy access to neighboring cities like Frisco and Dallas, Plano serves as an ideal home base for travelers looking to explore the best of North Texas.
“Plano is proud to receive the Tourism Friendly Texas Community certification from Travel Texas,” said Mayor John Muns. “This recognition highlights our city’s commitment to providing an exceptional experience for visitors and showcasing all that makes Plano a vibrant destination. From our diverse dining scene and cultural attractions to our world-class events, we remain dedicated to welcoming travelers and creating unforgettable memories for all who visit.”
The Tourism Friendly Texas Community program invites local governments and non-profit organizations leading tourism promotion and development efforts to earn a prestigious certification. This designation unlocks valuable opportunities for communities to strengthen partnerships vital to tourism growth, educate local leaders on the industry’s economic impact, prioritize customized strategies and tap into a wealth of resources offered by Travel Texas and other state programs designed to fuel both community and industry success.
Travel Texas, part of the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office, works to amplify local economic development by marketing Texas as a top travel destination to out-of-state and international audiences — driving visitor spending, job creation and economic prosperity across the state.
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The Muslim community is still giving us reasons to be concerned about their participation in American culture. A development in Texas has set off an alarm bell for several organizations in East Plano, and I don’t think they are over-reacting: A proposed housing development anchored by a mosque in Josephine, Texas, ha...
The Muslim community is still giving us reasons to be concerned about their participation in American culture. A development in Texas has set off an alarm bell for several organizations in East Plano, and I don’t think they are over-reacting:
A proposed housing development anchored by a mosque in Josephine, Texas, has triggered a wave of political and public backlash, with Governor Greg Abbott and other state officials launching multiple investigations into the project. While backers of the development say it is meant to foster community among all faiths, the involvement of the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) has prompted accusations of religious separatism and even extremist intent — claims its leaders strongly deny, the New York Times reported.
The mosque in the community has assured Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton that their efforts are honorable, but they’ve set off a wave of apprehension. They plan on having faith-based schools (the degree to which Islam will be part of the curriculum is unclear), and although non-Muslims are supposedly welcome, they have made clear that they want a place for Muslims to come to be together. Those who are concerned are told that they are over-reacting, and EPIC leaders say that ignorance and bigotry underlay these attitudes. Here is the reaction of one leader of the EPIC mosque:
‘It should go without saying that our community, like any other in this great state, will follow all local, state and federal laws,’ the post read. ‘We would love for you to see the site and learn about our project over some Hutchins BBQ.’
Is this just some fringe group of isolationists? Not quite:
The EPIC City developments are in unincorporated areas of Josephine, a nearly two-square-mile city between Collin and Hunt counties growing rapidly in recent years. In 2023, the population grew by nearly 5,000 people—a 234% increase in the course of three years.
Those numbers could increase even more with the help of EPIC City – the first 450 plots sold out within days of its announcements on the mosque’s website, [resident scholar Yasir] Qadhi said.
‘The demand to move to our community is so high from across the country that we envision that demand would remain even if we created another parallel community,’ he said.
Muslims who move to this area will be living primarily (or entirely) with other Muslims. That decision will separate them from the greater community, and the non-assimilation will continue. Their adoption of Sharia law for the people will reinforce the Muslim beliefs, rather than build relationships with non-Muslims. They have already stated that Sharia law will be embedded in the community. Whether they intend to drop or ignore the tenets of Sharia law that conflict with Texas or local law is not clear.
Some progressive allies are trying to frame this development in a positive light:
Not everyone in the region supports the governor’s stance. Pastor Andy Odom of a nearby Presbyterian church, who frequently meets with Imam Bashir, defended the Muslim community as ‘great neighbors.’ He admitted to having mixed feelings about the development itself but said the mosque had been a positive force in Plano.
‘We all want the same things,’ Bashir said. ‘Safe neighborhoods. Good schools. Peace.’
Is that how Muslim communities around the world typically look? Safe and peaceful? One look at the Islamist third world would say… no.
There are those who may say that the new community will resemble some Orthodox Jewish communities, so what is the problem? Keep in mind that the Orthodox Jews come together not only to make it easier to maintain their way of life, but they are not in the business of recruiting or converting others to Judaism under the threat of death.
Islam, on the other hand, wishes to create a new caliphate to rule the entire population.
Could that kind of effort be made in this country?
Perhaps we look to the European harbingers to anticipate where this might lead.
A Texas mosque that has sparked controversy over its plans to build a city for Muslims outside of Dallas already has an existing neighborhood, The Daily Mail can reveal.The Islamic community in Plano is already home to hundreds of Allah's followers, and features expensive, two story homes, a shopping center and a clinic.The East Plano Islamic Center or EPIC, intends to break ground on a town for its followers near the City of Josephi...
A Texas mosque that has sparked controversy over its plans to build a city for Muslims outside of Dallas already has an existing neighborhood, The Daily Mail can reveal.
The Islamic community in Plano is already home to hundreds of Allah's followers, and features expensive, two story homes, a shopping center and a clinic.
The East Plano Islamic Center or EPIC, intends to break ground on a town for its followers near the City of Josephine- about 40 minutes away from the existing mosque.
EPIC City, as the project is known, would be anchored by a brand new mosque and include 1,000 homes, green spaces and schools for the people of that faith.
However, the future of the EPIC City is in jeopardy, after hundreds of locals have fiercely spoken out against the mosque's efforts- storming a public meeting where officials were considering whether to grant EPIC building permits.
Additionally, Gov. Greg Abbott has promised the development will 'never see the light of day' while accusing EPIC of breaking the law and practicing Sharia law.
Even though not a single person has been arrested or charged in connection to Abbott's many accusations about what he claims is happening at EPIC, hysteria is at a fever pitch, with mosque-goers getting death threats.
But even before a single brick of the planned city is laid, EPIC already has a sprawling neighborhood around it in Plano.
The green domed house of worship is massive, large enough to accommodate 3,200 worshippers, making it one of the largest mosques in the Lone Star State.
Located in Plano, Texas, the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) anchors an Islamic community. Dozens of two-story homes around the mosque. Businesses that cater to Muslims are also nearby
Giant parking lots surround the mosque, and the property is also the site of a gym, schools, and a clinic.
On either side of the mosque are dozens of homes featuring Arabic writing on their facades.
Luxury cars could be seen parked in the driveways, and most of the properties are valued at around $1 million, according to public tax records.
People can be seen walking from their homes to the mosque for their daily five times of prayer.
Many members of the mosque also live in the apartment complex directly across the street from EPIC.
Their way of life spills out even further to a shopping center for Muslims.
The biggest store is EPIC Market, a halal-certified grocery store.
There are also two restaurants and a coffee shop that lends out prayer rugs to customers sipping on Yemeni brews.
Dari Living, which describes itself as 'America's first luxury senior residence embracing Islamic traditions' on its website is also located there.
Despite repeated requests for interviews, EPIC and its lawyer did not respond toThe Daily Mail
However, some of the community members did speak with us, puzzled over the uproar caused EPIC City and warmly allowing us into their homes.
'They feel threatened in a way because they hear "city" and they think, "They are going to take us into their city and make us follow their rules," Nadeen Zeidan, 18, reasoned.
'They're just not educated, and they don't really know, so it's like, when you know things, you're kind of scared of them. I think when people are educated and they're friends with people who are Muslim, they warm up to it.'
While the young women don't live in the surrounding neighborhood, they travel to EPIC to study at the coffee shop and walk over to the mosque when it's time for prayer.
They called the ability to live near the mosque a 'convenience.'
'It's not like it's just for Muslims. Anyone can live there. The majority are Muslim,' Fatmeh Zeidan, 19, explained.
'Just because it's right next to the mosque. Just like I feel like a lot of people who go to church, they try to live by the church so they can go often. They can walk there, it's like close by to them,' Nadeen added.
In Islam, the requirement to pray five times a day is a pillar of their faith, especially for men who expected to pray at a mosque when possible.
Members of the community in Plano have criticized the hysteria surrounding the new project
It's the reason Alia Hayat, 80, and her husband moved from Houston to Plano in 2019 to live one street away from EPIC.
'This is a very expensive area. Everybody cannot afford to live in this house, but we sacrificed to live in this area because we want to be close to the mosque,' the grandmother explained.
When they first moved, they were in better health, she explained, and could walk to EPIC.
Hayat, originally from Pakistan, doesn't go to EPIC as often she used to due to back pain, but she is still a part of a women's senior group at the mosque.
She's concern about recent online posts where the addresses of mosque leaders have been posted online to intimidate them.
'It hurts us know that people are getting the wrong idea, but I mean, we can pray. Whatever wrong conception they got, it is nothing like that,' Hayat said.
The parking lot outside the mosque in Plano, Texas, surrounded by homes and businesses
If EPIC City is ever constructed, Hayat explained she believes a big draw will be the adhan-- a loudspeaker or min prayer that announces the call to prayer.
'You cannot hear it in America. You don't have any place where you can hear the adhan. So you know, you just go there and you hear it and it just increases our faith,' she shared.
But the idea of a minaret blaring Arabic music is exactly what scares residents of the town of Josephine-- where EPIC City is planned.
'They want to install a loud system, a speaker system, that would blast their music to call them to prayer, and they could do it as long as they wanted to because they specifically choose a site just outside the city so they can do that,' resident Susan Martinez told the commission.
She also shared that her small community of 2,000 people is already dealing with water restrictions, even without any new construction.
'Last summer, we did not only lose water pressure, we ran out of water one day because a construction site had left water on by mistake.'
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Sorry, Dallas. You’re not the best city to live in around these parts.
In fact, one North Texas city is not only the best place to live in the region but also among the best cities to live in anywhere in the United States.
Plano, people. Plano.
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