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Justice of the Peace Charles Karish resigns; court appoints Joe Hester interim JP for Precinct 1
Summary
Judge Charles Karish submitted his resignation effective Sept. 3, 2025; the Court accepted the resignation and appointed Joe Hester as interim Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 to serve until Dec. 31, 2026, in a 4-1 vote.
Waller County Commissioners Court accepted the resignation of Justice of the Peace Charles Karish, effective Sept. 3, 2025, and appointed Joe Hester as the interim Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 to fill the unexpired term through Dec. 31, 2026.
Karish, who told the court he had served nearly 27 years, submitted a letter of resignation effective the date of the meeting; commissioners accepted it on the record. Several candidates and interested residents addressed the court…
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