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Fort Bend Commissioner Grady Prestage says Daniel Wong no longer has authority as interim county judge
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Re'Chelle Turner, Rilwan Balogun, Gage Divin , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Commissioner Grady Prestage of Precinct 2 will preside over the upcoming Commissioners Court meeting, scheduled for Thursday.
Fort Bend County officials have determined that Daniel Wong's role as interim county judge has ended. This conclusion was reached after a civil lawsuit, which initially led to his appointment, was dismissed. Commissioner Grady Prestage of Precinct 2 will preside over the upcoming Commissioners Court meeting, scheduled for Thursday.
Prestage announced that he will take on this responsibility in light of Wong's expired appointment. Further details on this development can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which have been following the situation in Fort Bend County.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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