It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
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.
Plano, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Urban Bird Hot Chicken, the Veteran-owned Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant renowned for its all-natural, antibiotic-free, and hormone-free chicken, is excited to announce the grand opening of its 14th location in Plano, Texas. Starting today, guests can visit the restaurant at 1885 ...
Plano, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Urban Bird Hot Chicken, the Veteran-owned Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant renowned for its all-natural, antibiotic-free, and hormone-free chicken, is excited to announce the grand opening of its 14th location in Plano, Texas. Starting today, guests can visit the restaurant at 1885 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 300, Plano, TX 75093.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken offers a diverse menu featuring signature items such as the Tender Basket, which includes two jumbo tenders, bread, a choice of side, pickles, and Bird Sauce. Another popular choice is the Urban Fries, a large basket of fries topped with a jumbo tender, mac and cheese, Bird Sauce, pickles, and customizable heat levels. For those seeking a hearty meal, the Sando Combo features two jumbo tenders on a toasted brioche bun, complemented by Kale Slaw, Bird Sauce, and pickles. The menu also includes unique sides like Mac & Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, and Seasoned Street Corn.
“We are thrilled to bring our authentic Nashville-style hot chicken to the vibrant community of Plano, TX,” said Chantel Gawthorp, owner of Urban Bird Hot Chicken. “Our commitment to quality and flavor is unwavering, and we look forward to serving our new neighbors with the best hot chicken experience.”
The Plano location is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and on Friday and Saturday from 10:30 AM to 3 AM. Diners can choose to enjoy their meals in the welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant or opt for convenient takeout and delivery services.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken continues its expansion across Texas, with 15 locations in development throughout the Greater Houston area, Dallas, San Antonio, and Killeen, TX. The brand remains dedicated to providing exceptional service and mouthwatering dishes to all its guests.
For more information, visit UrbanBirdHotChicken.com.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken is a veteran-owned and operated restaurant specializing in original Nashville-style hot chicken. Committed to quality, the brand uses only all-natural, halal chicken, free from antibiotics and hormones. With multiple locations across Texas, Urban Bird Hot Chicken offers a unique and flavorful dining experience for all. For more information, visit UrbanBirdHotChicken.com.
Stillwater Capital advances a $750 million mixed-use project on a key Plano site.PLANO, Texas — This story was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original version here.A local developer plans to make big strides this year on a $750 million mixed-use project on what has been called the largest undevelope...
Stillwater Capital advances a $750 million mixed-use project on a key Plano site.
PLANO, Texas — This story was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original version here.
A local developer plans to make big strides this year on a $750 million mixed-use project on what has been called the largest undeveloped site remaining in Plano.
Stillwater Capital Investments LLC expects to complete infrastructure work on Haggard Farms by late February, with development of the first phase of commercial amenities beginning in early summer, Managing Director Clay Roby said.
The first phase will include 100,000 square feet of retail, a hike and bike trail, a 3-acre park and 350 multifamily units. Construction on the retail amenities is expected to last 14 months, at which point pre-leasing on residential units is also expected to begin. In total, phase one buildout will last about two years.
"We will be starting additional phases while [phase one is] still under construction," Roby said.
Roby did not provide additional timeline details but at full buildout the project is expected feature about 200,000 square feet of retail, 700 multifamily units, 100 townhomes, 650,000 square feet of office space, a boutique hotel and 10 acres of green space.
The 142-acre project is at the southeast corner of Parkwood Boulevard and Spring Creek Parkway. The Haggard family, which has owned the property along the Dallas North Tollway since the mid-1800s, received city approval in 2021 to develop the land. It is currently the largest remaining development site in Plano, a city home to major corporate and mixed-use hubs.
Stillwater first broke ground on the site in 2023.
The retail development is a joint venture between Stillwater and The Retail Connection LP. The Almanac, an 8,000-square-foot farm-to-table restaurant developed in partnership with Woodhouse, and Haggard Hall, a 16,000-square-foot event space for weddings and corporate events, will anchor this portion of the project. Additional retail tenants are expected to be announced this spring.
"It was important to [the Haggard family], and it's very important to us, that we combine the legacy and heritage of the site with the development plan," Roby said. "The Almanac and Haggard Hall will be the anchor for what I'll call the legacy experience of the site, [it will] give you some history about what the site used to be."
The first 100,000 square feet of retail is in pre-leasing. Stillwater is looking to attract vendors who produce the products they sell. Around 40% of the retail space is dedicated to food and beverage.
While retail and residential will be the focus of the first phase, office space will follow, offering build-to-suit opportunities for corporate tenants. Roby said there is space for a potential corporate relocation but did not disclose any specific targets. He believes the project's combination of retail, dining and green space will create an attractive office environment for those seeking an "active" community for their employees.
Stillwater originally planned to begin construction on a three-story office building in 2023 but chose to delay until market conditions improved, Roby said. Construction is now expected to begin by the end of this year.
"If you want to encourage your employees back to the office, you need to provide an office experience that resonates with your employee base," Roby said.
The Haggard Farms project will transform a site that has been undeveloped for more than a century, one that could attract even more people and businesses to the largest city in Collin County. Plano is currently home to more than 290,000 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The median home price in the city is $511,087, according to Zillow.
Stillwater Capital is a real estate firm founded in 2010. The company, which currently has its Dallas headquarters at 2515 McKinney Ave., lists 23 active projects on its website, including the Reserve, a 200-acre mixed-use project in Mansfield. Stillwater is also involved in The Link, a mixed-use project next to the PGA of America headquarters in Frisco's Fields development.
The Kroger Co.’s Dallas Division has opened a new Kroger Marketplace store in Plano, Texas, at 9617 Coit Road. The store, which made its official debut last week, replaced the grocer’s former location at 9700 Coit Road in Plano. The new 125,000-square-foot store represents an investment of $31 million in the community and gives the city access to more than 35,000 products and 130-plus jobs.“As North Texas and this community ...
The Kroger Co.’s Dallas Division has opened a new Kroger Marketplace store in Plano, Texas, at 9617 Coit Road. The store, which made its official debut last week, replaced the grocer’s former location at 9700 Coit Road in Plano. The new 125,000-square-foot store represents an investment of $31 million in the community and gives the city access to more than 35,000 products and 130-plus jobs.
“As North Texas and this community continues to grow, simply moving our location to the Southeastern corner of Coit Road will provide greater access to fresh, affordable groceries and more convenience for drivers entering and exiting from all access points,” noted Keith Shoemaker, president of Kroger’s Dallas Division. “We recognize Kroger’s unique role in the communities we serve. As an employer, grocery retailer, health care provider and more, we have a responsibility to create positive change and deliver on Our Purpose to Feed the Human Spirit.”
The new Plano store carries an enhanced selection of products for shoppers seeking Asian flavors, with a bigger variety of current selections and new products. Additional features include a Starbucks kiosk, a Murray’s Cheese counter, a fuel center with 18 fueling positions and a grab-and-go kiosk offering beverages and snacks, and an expanded general merchandise department with such products as outdoor-living products, home goods, apparel and toys.
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During the grand-opening event on Thursday, Jan. 23, Kroger donated to support local hunger relief organization Minnie’s Food Pantry as part of the grocer’s Zero Hunger Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan. The retailer also contributed thousands of dollars in cash and products to 10 local schools as part of its Return to School program. The event also featured the T.C. Jasper High School Orchestra and the Plano High School Marching Band and Cheer Team.
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To mark the grand-opening celebration, a special weekly advertisement offered Plano shoppers exclusive savings at the new location Jan. 24-28, including 20 cents off per gallon at the store’s fuel center with a Kroger Rewards Card during the weekend of Jan. 24-26.
Grand-opening attendees received such prizes as gift cards and small appliances. Kroger also provided coupons to later arrivals for free products to make the perfect breakfast.
The new store is the second new Marketplace format store built by Kroger in North Texas. The first opened in Melissa, Texas, last October. The grocer intends to open a new Marketplace store in North Fort Worth later this year, with plans to break ground on additional new Marketplace stores in Little Elm and the Sendera Ranch neighborhood of Fort Worth later this year.
Cincinnati-based Kroger serves more than 11 million customers daily through a digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names. The grocer employs 420,000 associates, including 13,000 employees at 110 stores in its Dallas division, and is No. 4 on The PG 100, Progressive Grocer’s 2024 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has insisted "Sharia law is not allowed in Texas" in response to proposals for a new Islamic themed town near Josephine, around 40 minutes from Dallas.The project, called "EPIC City," is being orchestrated by the East Plano Islamic Center on a 402-acre piece of land that includes parts of Collin and Hunt counties.Newsweek reached out to the East Plano Islamic Center via on...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has insisted "Sharia law is not allowed in Texas" in response to proposals for a new Islamic themed town near Josephine, around 40 minutes from Dallas.
The project, called "EPIC City," is being orchestrated by the East Plano Islamic Center on a 402-acre piece of land that includes parts of Collin and Hunt counties.
Newsweek reached out to the East Plano Islamic Center via online inquiry form for comment on Tuesday.
During his first term in office, President Donald Trump banned travel to the United States from a number of Muslim majority countries, having called for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims" entering the country during the campaign.
After returning to office on January 20 Trump signed an executive order instructing officials to make a list of nations "for which vetting and screening information is so deficient as to warrant a partial or full suspension on the admission of nationals from those countries."
The EPIC City project is being managed by Community Capital Partners, which was created by East Plano Islamic Center for this purpose.
Preliminary plans show over 1,000 houses, a mosque, a faith based school, retail shops and a community college split between two sections, named EPIC Ranches One and Two.
Earlier this month East Plano Islamic Center resident scholar Yasir Qadhi gave an update on the project, which he said would be a "Muslim neighborhood" while being "well integrated" into the wider community.
However, the plan has attracted skepticism from Abbott, who shared a post on X from conservative commentator Amy Mek warning that "a 402-Acre Sharia City is Being Built in Texas."
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Responding to Mek, Abbott posted: "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."
When reached for comment, Abbott's office referred Newsweek back to his X post.
Sharia is the law of Islam based on the teachings of the Quran. Newsweek can't find any references from the EPIC City organizers to their new settlement being governed by Sharia law or anything other than U.S. law.
In a statement provided to The Dallas Morning News, Community Capital Partners insisted they would obey the Fair Housing Act, which bans discrimination in housing based on certain characteristics, including religion.
They added they "will not enforce blanket bans on any group of people, but we will conduct thorough individualized assessments of prospective buyers to ensure they align with our goals of safety and security."
East Plano Islamic Center resident scholar Yasir Qadhi: "EPIC City is going to be a role model community of thousands of Muslims living well-integrated.
"We are not forming a cult. We're not forming big barriers between the rest of society. We're going to be giving back to this state and this country, and we're going to be showing what it means to be a Muslim neighborhood."
Community Capital Partners said in a statement: "Our vision is to build a diverse and inclusive community — one in which people of every background, faith, and culture can live together in harmony. We will uphold the safety and well-being of our neighbors at every step of development, starting with thorough individualized assessments of prospective buyers to ensure they align with our goals of safety and security."
The proposals for EPIC City have yet to be finalized, and work toward this is still in progress. It remains to be seen whether Abbott's intervention will lead to any change.
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