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Borrero promoted to BPD sergeant
Sgt. Yvette Borrero Beaumont Police Officer Yvette Borrero was promoted to sergeant July 20.
PA native killed in Iraq
U.S. Army Pfc. Brandon Keith Bobb, a native of Port Arthur, was killed July 17 while serving in Iraq.
Arbitrator from PA orders O'Quinn to refund $35 million to clients
John O'Quinn An arbitration panel that includes a Jefferson County native has ordered prominent Houston plaintiff lawyer John O'Quinn to refund at least $35.7 million to more than 3,000 former clients.
BBB hosts lunch seminar next month
The Better Business of Southeast Texas will present a "Lunch & Learn" training seminar for business leaders in August.
Nederland woman says Windstorm Association caused her emotional distress
A Nederland woman is taking the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association to court for emotional distress and other damages over her claim for Hurricane Rita damage.
This Just In
Recent civil filings in Jefferson County District Courts, July 12-19
Judge's decision pending on VX waste shipments
Environmental groups opposing the incineration of nerve gas wastewater at a local facility are now waiting for a federal judge to decide if the U.S. Army must permanently stop the shipments to Port Arthur.
Budget Proposals for Jefferson County Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Budget Proposals for Jefferson County Fiscal Year 2007-2008:Civil Courts, District Clerk and County Clerk
Poe to host forum on FAA airport proposal
U.S. Rep. Ted Poe U.S. Rep. Ted Poe (R-Humble) will host a public meeting to discuss the proposed Federal Aviation Terminal Radar Approach Control consolidation.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division
Inmates allege unfit conditions, retaliation after hurricane
Beaumont Federal Correctional Complex When Hurricane Rita ripped through Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana in September 2005, it tore up thousands of utility poles and caused the largest power grid outage in Entergy's history. Hunddreds of thousands of residents were left sweltering in the stifling, late summer heat for almost two weeks.
Beaumont couple sues Capitol County for insurance claim
A Beaumont couple has sued Capitol County insurance after the company denied their claim for hurricane repairs.
PA warrant roundup set for July 25
Those with outstanding warrants have a last chance to pay up.
Huntsman terminates Basell merger, will sell to Hexion
The Huntsman Corporation announced July 12 that it has terminated the merger agreement with Basell AF and has agreed to a definitive merger agreement with Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., an Apollo Management LP portfolio company.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Court, July 3-6
Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division
Lawmakers visit fuel lab at LU
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, center, and U.S. Reps. Ted Poe and Kevin Brady, made a recent visit to the Advanced Fuel Cell Research lab at Lamar University. Lamar University is on the front lines of developing new energy systems for the U.S. military with its Advanced Fuel Cell Research laboratory.
Wal-Mart 'waterfall' leads to injury suit
On a summer day two years ago, Joanne Monroe was shopping at the Wal-Mart in Orange when she claims she was knocked to the ground by bottles of water that fell from a cart.
Recent business licenses/assumed names
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued by the Jefferson County Clerk, July 1-12, 2007