By R.J. Morales | TX3DNews
Demonstrations under the “No Kings” banner were held Saturday across Texas 3rd congressional district, with events taking place in McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Farmersville, Wyllie and Greenville.
People lined intersections and major roadways throughout the day, holding signs and engaging with passing traffic. Drivers responded with a mix of honks, waves, and drive-bys as activity moved through the morning and into the afternoon.
Greenville: Speakers Address Crowd
In Greenville, around 200 people gathered for a rally in Hunt County. The event included local and regional candidates, along with attendees from surrounding communities.
Evan Hunt, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 3rd Congressional District, spoke about civic participation and the role of voters.
“The America we all know and love is based in freedom — the freedom to say what you want to say, worship how you want to worship, love who you want to love, and be who you want to be,” Hunt said.
Hunt also referenced the role of public participation in documenting political moments.
“We have assembled here… to provide proof of our discontent, to go on the record knowing that history is watching,” he said.
“Our democracy requires your voice, your presence, and your action,” Hunt said. “We will not be intimidated. We will not stay silent.”
Texas House District 2 candidate Fatima LaJuan Muse also addressed the crowd.
“When we say ‘no kings,’ we’re not just rejecting a title — we’re affirming a truth,” she said. “That no office is above the people, that no leader is beyond accountability, that no seat, no matter how powerful, is ever a throne.”
“They said power doesn’t belong to a crown, but to the people,” she added.
“Every time we moved closer to justice, it wasn’t because power was handed down — it was because it rose up from the ground, from community, from neighbors, from ordinary people,” she said.
Attendees also described why they chose to participate.
“I work with people with disabilities… and what’s happening is directly affecting the people I work with,” one attendee said.
Others pushed back on criticism of the demonstrations.
“I don’t see anybody getting paid to be out here,” another attendee said. “People showed up because they wanted to.”
Across the street, a small group of counter-protesters remained separate from the main gathering, holding signs and observing the event.
Allen: Student Group Organizes Protest
In Allen, the protest was organized by the Progressive Eagles, a student group at Allen High School affiliated with the High School Democrats of America.
“The energy was strong, peaceful, and focused, with participants from across the area coming together around shared concerns and a commitment to civic engagement,” said Hana Fayed, founder and chair of the group.
“It was encouraging to see people from different backgrounds come together around shared concerns,” she said. “It shows that people are paying attention and want to be involved.”
Organizers said participants came from across the area and remained engaged throughout the event. Passing vehicles responded with honks and waves, while others slowed to observe.
Texas House District 89 candidate Angie Carraway attended the demonstration.
“It was inspiring to be with so many community members in Allen today for a great, peaceful demonstration of our First Amendment rights,” Carraway said.
“What I heard from folks is that people are ready for change, and they won’t stand to be ignored. Collin County has been slept on… these folks aren’t sleepy.”
Across Collin County: Multi-City Participation
Demonstrations were also held in McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Wyllie and Farmersville. Jeremy Sutka described the protests as the largest wave of “No Kings” demonstrations in the area to date.
“Today, across Collin County, thousands of people raised their voices in the largest wave of No Kings protests we have seen yet,” Sutka said in a statement.
“These protests were not just big. They were bigger than last time,” he said.
Sutka also shared turnout estimates across the region, placing attendance at approximately 2,500 to 3,000 in Frisco, more than 3,000 in both Plano and McKinney, about 350 in Allen, and more than 70 in Farmersville.
“Across every city, what we witnessed was togetherness,” Sutka said. “People from all walks of life stood side by side.”
“The message was consistent: we refuse to bow to a king,” he said.
“These protests are not an endpoint,” Sutka said. “They are a sign of what is building.”
TX3DNews observed demonstrations in multiple cities but has not independently verified total attendance figures.
Differing Views
Reactions to the protests were mixed.
Some pointed to large crowds and steady support from passing drivers, describing the turnout as strong across multiple cities.
Others pushed back on those claims, with several questioning whether attendance reached into the thousands and suggesting the numbers were overstated.
There were also questions about the purpose of the demonstrations, with some asking what specific issues were being protested or whether participants were aligned on the message.
Additional comments reflected broader disagreement, with some describing the protests as unnecessary or politically driven, while others viewed them as a legitimate form of public participation.
TX3DNews contacted U.S. Rep. Keith Self and the Collin County Republican Party for comment.
As of publication, no responses had been received. This article will be updated if statements are provided.
