Collin County judge candidate Rick Grady referred to the East Plano Islamic Center as his “third home” during a February 9 candidate forum.

In remarks captured on exclusive video by The Dallas Express, Grady made the comment as debate continues over EPIC’s proposed Collin County project.

The DX Brief

  • Rick Grady called EPIC his “third home” during the forum — on video
  • The project formerly branded “EPIC City” remains under investigation by Attorney General Ken Paxton
  • Grady told The Dallas Express he was simply being polite and engaging voters directly
  • Incumbent Judge Chris Hill responded, calling Grady “woefully unprepared”
  • The forum later descended into chaos during a separate exchange over Sharia law
  • The Republican primary now intersects with one of the most closely watched issues in Collin County

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• The exclusive video of Grady’s remarks
• The complete exchange from inside the forum
• Direct responses from both campaigns
• The broader implications for the Collin County GOP primary

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