Grand Prairie cancels Eid event at Epic Waters amid Abbott criticism, backlash

A planned Eid celebration at Epic Waters in Grand Prairie has been canceled after criticism from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, leaving the event’s organizer uncertain about what comes next. The city announced late Wednesday that the June 1 event at the city-owned indoor water park would not move forward “after further review and in the best interest of the city.” The decision came after Abbott called the event “religious discrimination” and “unconstitutional,” and warned the city it risked losing $...