Frisco residents divided over H-1B visas, ‘Indian takeover’ at council meeting ... and more news

The podium at Frisco City Hall became a soapbox for residents to speak about H-1B visas and immigration Tuesday night. The uncharacteristic turnout was prompted by social media posts urging people to address an “Indian takeover” of the city at the meeting. In other news, a bruising Republican primary race between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton erupted Wednesday with the men trading personal insults; state Democratic lawmakers and community advocates held a news conference Wednesday to express strong opposition to a planned “mega” migrant detention center in Hutchins right before city leaders held a private meeting to discuss what actions the city could take; the Dallas Mavericks pulled off another huge trade this week. Davis is being traded to the Washington Wizards as part of a massive deal including multiple players and draft picks. Davis, a 10-time NBA All-Star, will join the Wizards along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round and three second-round draft picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices