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Mark Richardson is a multimedia journalist, editor and writer who has worked in digital, print and broadcast media for three decades. He is a nationally recognized editor and reporter who has covered government, politics and the environment. A journalism graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, he was recently awarded a Foundation for Investigative Journalism grant and has three Associated Press Managing Editors awards for excellence in reporting.
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Guy Herman to retire as probate judge
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 by Mark Richardson
Travis County Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept the resignation of longtime probate judge Guy Herman, who has announced his retirement. Commissioners named Herman’s associate judge, Dan Preshner, as interim probate judge until a permanent judge is in place. Commissioners may call a special election to fill the seat.
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