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Texas Republicans spent years courting Indian voters. Then came talk of the “Indian takeover.”

A North Texas city has become the epicenter of a collision between the GOP’s efforts to win over Indian American voters and some conservatives’ nativist agenda.

The Texas Tribune

Saahas Kaul and Neha Suratran: Indian-origin duo explain why people are speaking against India at Frisco city council meetings

After their speeches at Frisco city council meetings pushing back the 'Indian takeover' narrative went viral, Indian-American Saahas Kaul and Neha Suratran spoke out at a recent podcast on what motivated them to take a stand for their community. While Kaul said the anti-India attack almost seems suspiciously coordinated, Suratran…

The Times of India

'Every candidate with an Indian last name....': What happened at local election in Frisco, Texas

Several social media users cheered the local election results of Frisco, a city in Texas, as no Indian-origin candidates saw any success. The Frisco city council elections were on May 2 for three positions, including the mayor position. While there was no Indian-origin candidate for the mayor position, there were…

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Need to Sell Your House Fast in Dallas? 5 Best Companies That Buy Houses for Cash (2026)

If you need to sell my house fast in Dallas , yes, we know that's how people actually type it into Google , you've noticed what DFW sellers have been dealing with since late 2024: the market has cooled hard. Dallas-Fort Worth recorded one of the sharpest price corrections of…

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Wife arrested nearly a quarter of a century after her husband was found dead by a Texas lake

Lisa Honrud was arrested Monday morning in connection with the 2002 murder of her husband Frank Weiss, police have said

The Independent UK

‘Using Frisco as a film set’: Indian-origin man exposes ‘coordinated’ anti-Indian campaign in US

Anti-Indian hate has been making rounds on online platforms and physical call-outs across America. However, there is one epicentre that has gained global spotlight for frequently highlighting the rhetoric, so much so that influencers and reporters from across the country have been travelling to northern Texas to report on the…

The Times of India

'We live on stolen land': Indian-origin woman speaks out at Frisco Council meeting against racism

An Indian-origin woman, Ankita, spoke at the recent city council meeting in Frisco and addressed the anti-India narrative being generated at these meetings without any repercussions. The woman said those who are blaming immigrants for all their problems are also immigrants or descendants of immigrants who came from Europe, as…

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Don't blame Frisco people for H-1B takeover, blame Congress: Expert on hatred against Indians in Texas

As every other influencer in Texas is going out to bust Indians allegedly abusing their visas by working in shops, the immigration policy expert Rosemary Jenks said the blame is misplaced, as all the hate is piling upon the people living there, while Congress, which allowed the H-1B visa to…

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Moldy food found in Indian restaurant in Texas, was forced to shut down

An Indian restaurant in Frisco, Texas, was forced to shut down after a routine health inspection by officials found moldy food in the kitchen, Frisco Today reported. The inspections took place between March 15-28 and the officials said they will re-inspect Chalo India, the Indian restaurant in question, to determine…

The Times of India

Texas is now 'mini‑India': How a deep-red state became a hotspot for anti-India hate in US

North Texas is witnessing a striking cultural shift, particularly in the Frisco area, as Indian American communities grow rapidly. A recent video by TPUSA reporter Savannah Hernandez captures the transformation, showing a 72-foot Karya Siddhi Hanuman temple, Holi celebrations with colours, adults playing cricket in parks, streets with names like…

The Times of India

'Keep hating': Influencer slammed for her 'disgusting details of a new temple in Frisco' post

Right-wing influencer Kaylee Campbell, whose claim to fame is hating Indians and Hindus on social media, was schooled after she recently made a 'disgusting details of a new temple in Frisco' post. Social media users asked what she found disgusting about a place of worship at a time when pastor…

The Times of India

'Hinduism does not convert': Indian-origin Frisco resident speaks against H-1B hate, misinformation about Indian-Americans

As the Frisco council meetings have turned into a place to spout anger against H-1B and the Indian community, an Indian-origin resident who has been living in Texas since 2016 spoke against the narrative, which she said is based on misinformation. Neha Suratran, the woman, said Frisco is one of…

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‘Dear Indians targeting me, you’re in violation of law': Whistleblower claims spam calls after he ‘exposed’ H-1B ‘takeover’ in Texas

A social media row linked to immigration in Texas has intensified after influencer and self-described whistleblower Marc Palasciano accused Indians of harassing him with spam calls and warned he may seek federal action against them.

The Times of India

Indians too much more patriotic than whites: Row over '100% Indian Boy Scouts' at Frisco Council meeting

The bi-monthly meetings of Frisco Council has dominated headlines in the last few weeks and there was no exception after March 3 meeting as well as social media influencer, whistleblower Marc Palasciano posted a photo of Boy Scouts to complain what he called the 'Indian takeover' but it backfired as…

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'Yes, Frisco has changed': Indian-origin woman speaks up at US city council meeting amid racial attack, targeting of H-1Bs

The latest council meeting (February 17) of Frisco, a Texas city, again turned into a charade of blaming India for the changing landscape of the city, with speakers calling out H-1Bs and Indian takeover. An Indian-origin speaker Vinny Patel stood up to the blatant racism and suggested that the council…

The Times of India

‘They are not Americans’: Right-wing influencer accuses Indian-Americans of housing ‘scam’ in Texas cities

In a post that quickly went viral on X, right-wing influencer Kaylee Campbell accused Indian-Americans of “scamming” housing communities in the Texas cities of Frisco and Plano. Sharing a clip from a recent Frisco City Council meeting, Campbell alleged that members of the Indian community were subleasing apartments to their…

The Times of India

‘Third world aliens are coming through H1B visas’: Texas activist targets Hindu temple in viral post

A Texas activist's social media post linking a Hindu temple to a cultural 'invasion' via H-1B visas has ignited debate. The post, featuring the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, drew criticism for its inflammatory language and misrepresentation of immigration. This controversy highlights ongoing discussions about skilled immigration and its impact on…

The Times of India

'Not true': Indian restaurant owner in Frisco confronted over allegations of only hiring students on F-1 visa

An Indian restaurant in Frisco, Texas, has been repeatedly targeted by a group of people who call themselves the Texas Investigation Unit. The group claims that Bollywood Pizza House in Frisco only hires Indian students on F-1 visa which is mostly illegal. In support of their allegation, they impersonated anIndian…

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'To our Indian community, you are home in Frisco': Major outrage over targeting of Indians at Frisco City Council meeting

A council meeting of Frisco, a city in Texas, turned into a battleground as the major issue at the meeting was the changing demography of the city, with the number of Indian-American people growing. The timing of the meeting was also crucial -- days after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced…

The Times of India

'Happy to eat your share of samosas': MAGA influencer slams pastor for speaking up for Indians

The city council meeting of Frisco Tuesday turned acrimonious with the H-1B issue and the 'Indian takeover' of Texas, triggering a major social media debate. Many Frisco residents spoke about how they are happy living with Indian immigrants; some voices came out as extreme. MAGA influencer Kaylee Campbell, who was…

The Times of India

Viral post claims Indian restaurant in Texas offering jobs only to F-1 students, paying in cash

A viral post on X that comes with a purported audio has claimed that a restaurant in Frisco, Texas, is hiring only F-1 students and pays only in cash or Zelle. The claim came from Carlos Turcios, who claims to be a part-time staff member of the Texas State Guard…

The Times of India

'Your entire city council can be Indian': Frisco resident clashes with Indian-origin Burt Thakur on 'Indian takeover'

Marc Palasciano, a resident of Texas city Frisco, who calls himself a whistleblower, clashed with Burt Thakur, the first Indian-origin councilman, at the city council meeting. Palasciano has been gathering support on social media against Frisco's alleged Indian takeover, and at the last meeting, he questioned why there were so…

The Times of India

'Indians came to America, and then they became...': Burt Thakur speaks on 'Indian takeover' at Frisco council meeting

As the issue of 'Indian takeover' of Frisco rocked the council meeting Tuesday, pushed by influencers on social media, Frisco council's first Indian-origin member Burt Thakur spoke about the issue and said Indians who came to America upheld American Dream because American Dream needs participation.

The Times of India

‘Indians dumping trash in fields, living in...’: MAGA commentator says Frisco residents are ‘sick of it’ amid ‘Indian takeover’ row

A political row broke out in Frisco, Texas, after a conservative commentator claimed residents were fed up with Indian communities in the area. She was responding to an Indian-American advocacy group that has warned of legal and civil rights action against anti-Indian hate in the state.

The Times of India

$55 million scam targeting seniors: Two Indian jewelry stores raided in Texas, victims were told to buy gold to evade arrest

Two Indian jewelry stores, one in Irving and the other in Frisco, were simultaneously raided Thursday in connection with an alleged gold scam targeting senior citizens, and two persons were arrested, CBS News reported. These jewelry stores are believed to be only a part of an elaborate fraud that started…

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