Fort Bend County

A little-known appeals process allowed thousands of wealthy homes to be removed from floodplain maps. A lawsuit filed by Daniel Wong, who had been appointed to serve as Fort Bend County Judge, is part of a leadership dispute in the county.

Daniel Wong's interim Fort Bend County judge status is disputed between him and Democratic commissioners. His appointment is linked to a civil lawsuit against suspended county judge KP George, which was dismissed on June 17. Wong will face Dexter McCoy in November's county judge election.

KP George's misdemeanor case was dismissed after sentencing for his money laundering conviction. He was also accused of faking racist attacks against his campaign.

The article provides an update on Tropical Storm Arthur and its potential impact on Greater Houston, as well as details on KP George's sentence for money laundering.

Fort Bend County declared a public health emergency due to 'extraordinary mosquito populations' exceeding normal seasonal levels. Health officials reported heightened mosquito activity prompting the declaration.

Suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George was sentenced to jail time and probation following a money laundering conviction. He filed an appeal with his defense attorneys and faces a separate misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity for allegedly fabricating racist attacks against his campaign.