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Run-off will decide PA, Beaumont city positions
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince A run-off election to decide city leadership positions in Beaumont and Port Arthur is set for June 30.
Perry signs $151 billion budget
Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 1 into law, approving a $151.9 billion budget for the state of Texas in 2008-2009.
Port display honors maritime industry
An 21-foot diameter bronze propeller from a Gulf Oil tanker was installed June 12 at the Port of Beaumont to recognize the area's history in the maritime industry. Southeast Texas has a long history with the maritime industry, and a new display at the Port of Beaumont is making sure visitors don't forget.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Court
Recent patent infringement suits filed in U.S. Courts, Eastern District of Texas, June 14-21
Recent business licenses/assumed names
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued by Jefferson County Clerk, June 14-21
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Recent filings in Jefferson County District Courts, June 13-20
Howell's sues designer for unpaid merchandise
A local furniture company says an interior designer has refused to pay for more than $100,000 worth of merchandise.
Vidor resident sues after developing bed sores in hospital
While a patient at Baptist Memorial Hermann Beaumont, Arnulfo Reyes says he developed pressure sores and ulcers on his body.
PA man with TB ordered to protective custody
Lemone Yowman A district judge has ordered a Port Arthur with tuberculosis to stay in protective custody until a July 9 hearing.
Army agrees to stop VX shipments until July hearing
The U.S. Army has agreed to stop shipments of VX nerve gas wastewater to Port Arthur until a federal judge hears the case.
New visitors' center opens to attract tourists to region
The Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center on Interstate 10 officially opened to the public on June 21. More than 125,000 travelers drive through Jefferson County on Interstate 10 every day. To grab those drivers' attention and get them to stop and take advantage of the tourist destinations in Southeast Texas instead of just passing through, a new visitors' center for the region was officially opened June 21.
Tanker company to pay $10 million fine to East Texas
U.S. Attorney John Ratcliffe announced June 20 the $10 million criminal fine from OSG shipping for environmental violations. After admitting it deliberately polluted the waters in which its ships sailed, an oil tanker firm will be paying millions to East Texas for environmental protection projects.
Abbott sues pharmaceutical companies for Medicaid fraud
Greg Abbott AUSTIN � Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a suit against three major pharmaceutical companies on charges the companies defrauded the Medicaid system.
Sheriff's department to hold delinquent tax property sale
Next month the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department will sell 63 pieces of property that have defaulted to the county for unpaid property taxes.
Army stops VX shipments until hearing
The U.S. Army has agreed to stop shipments of VX nerve gas wastewater to Port Arthur until a federal judge hears the case.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Court
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas:
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June 7
Spindletop Spin 2007 tops last year's event
With almost double the number of riders from last year, the second annual Spindletop Spin was a rousing success.
Habitat director named Newsmaker of the Year
Uliana Trylowsky, executive director of Beaumont Habitat for Humanity, was chosen Newsmaker of the Year by the Press Club of Southeast Texas.
Uliana Trylowsky, executive director of Beaumont Habitat for Humanity, was chosen Newsmaker of the Year by the Press Club of Southeast Texas.
Plaintiff wants hot topics off-limits in asbestos suit
Court documents filed in anticipation of an upcoming hearing shed