Texas water park cancels ‘Muslim only’ event after Abbott threatens to pull funds

Published May 7, 2026 1:48pm ET | Updated May 7, 2026 3:10pm ET



The city of Grand Prairie, Texas, canceled a private party for Muslims at a water park after Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) threatened he would pull $530,000 in state grants to the city. 

The event, which would have celebrated a Muslim holy day on June 1, was scheduled to take place at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark. 

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