Trending Now - Texas Water Park Alters Event After Governor's Funding Warning

WHO:

Fox News - Governor Greg Abbott threatened to pull funding.

Fox News - Aminah Knight is the organizer of the event.

Fox News - The event is organized by a local Islamic group.

WHAT:

Fox News - The event at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark was originally advertised as a "Muslim only event."

Fox News - The event has been changed to "all are welcome" and now emphasizes a "modest dress only" policy.

Fox News - The event is scheduled for June 1.

Fox News - Abbott stated that the initial policy was "unconstitutional" and "religious discrimination."

Fox News - Abbott warned that the city would lose $530,000 in state grants if the event was not canceled by May 11.

WHERE:

Fox News - The event is taking place at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Fox News - The water park is funded in part by a voter-approved 0.25% sales tax in the Dallas Fort-Worth area.

WHEN:

Fox News - The event is set for June 1.

Fox News - Abbott's deadline for the city to cancel the event is May 11.

WHY:

Fox News - Abbott's threats were prompted by the event's initial "Muslim only" admission policy, which he deemed discriminatory.

HOW:

Fox News - The event's promotional materials were updated in response to feedback to reflect the new inclusive policy.

(UPDATED May 6, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to pull funding from Grand Prairie, Texas, if a local Islamic group's event at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark is not canceled by May 11, citing the initial "Muslim only" admission policy as unconstitutional and discriminatory. The event, now scheduled for June 1, has been rebranded to welcome all attendees with an emphasis on a "modest dress only" policy. In response to the backlash, the promotional materials for the event have been updated to reflect this new inclusive approach.