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Abbott: Health care arguments show administration's hypocrisy
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott speaks to press outside the U.S. Supreme Court on March 27. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott was among those who attended the first day of oral arguments on the federal health care challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court, and said he feels the proceedings will reveal the "hypocrisy" of the Obama administration.
Accused Beaumont courthouse shooter sued city, police prior to tragedy
Bartholomew Granger A year and a half before going on a shooting rampage at the Jefferson County Courthouse, accused gunman Bartholomew Granger filed a civil suit seeking $250 million for the mental anguish he and his family suffered at the hands of law enforcement while they investigated a rape charge.
Courthouse violence not limited to Texas
The shooting on March 14 that killed one woman and injured three was not the first fatal shooting at the Jefferson County Courthouse, and not the only one in the country in the past few months.
Jefferson County rocked by fatal shooting at courthouse
The Jefferson County Courthouse remains barricaded after a gunman opened fire near the entrance on March 14. It was around 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, and Beaumont Police Chief James Singletary was in back of the police station "talking to the guys" during shift change when he heard the sound of gunfire coming from the county courthouse next door.
UPDATE: Suspect, victims in courthouse shooting identified
Bartholomew Granger, 41, has been identified as the suspect in a shooting rampage that left one dead and three others wounded. Police have identified the gunman in today's deadly shooting rampage at the Jefferson County Courthouse as 41-year-old Bartholomew Granger.
Police confirm 1 dead, 3 wounded in Jefferson County Courthouse shooting; Wounded suspect hospitalized
The area in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse remains blocked off today following a shooting rampage that left one dead this morning.
One victim is confirmed dead and three others have been hospitalized after a gunman opened fire today outside the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont.
Shooting reported at Jefferson County Courthouse
After killing at least one person in a shooting spree at the Jefferson County Courthouse, the suspect fled on foot and hid in this warehouse a few blocks away. Unconfirmed reports say the suspect has been apprehended and taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. A woman was killed outside the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont at around noon today, unconfirmed reports indicate.
Reform group says Wentworth votes with Dems on tort issues
Wentworth State Sen. Jeff Wentworth's record on civil justice issues shows he favors the plaintiffs' trial bar despite his claims that he supports tort reform, according to recent report by a Texas legal reform group.
Texas redistricting maps approved; Republicans happy with results
SAN ANTONIO � It looks like the Texas primary elections will be held on May 29 now that federal judges in San Antonio released new redistricting maps on Tuesday afternoon.
Leach loses appeal of wrongful termination suit against Texas Tech
Leach After his high-profile firing from Texas Tech University two years ago, coach Mike Leach may be at the end of his legal fight with his former employer. The Texas Supreme Court on Friday denied the football coach's appeal of a wrongful termination suit against the university.
Texas facing May primary if redistricting not resolved, judge says
Abbott Super Tuesday is out, April is out and now it may be the end of May before Texas can hold its Republican primary.
Plaintiff says he is not suing his own mother as reported
The plaintiff who filed a lawsuit against family members for running up his credit cards says there are inaccuracies in the coverage of his lawsuit.
Class certification granted in paralegals' overtime suit against Mostyn firm
Steve Mostyn HOUSTON - A group of paralegals seeking overtime pay from the Mostyn Law Firm has received conditional class certification from a federal judge.
Perry ends White House bid; Endorses Gingrich
Perry Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced today that he has dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination and is endorsing former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
**USE THIS ONE FOR PRINT***Supreme Court hears Texas redistricting arguments
Attorney General Abbott speaks to the media outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building following Monday's argument on Texas' redistricting maps.
Supreme Court to hear Texas redistricting arguments
Attorney General Abbott speaks to the media outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building following today's argument on Texas' redistricting maps. WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court today will step into the fight over Texas' redistricting maps.
Good news, bad news for Texas in latest 'Hellhole' report
Texas Gov. Rick Perry signs HB 274 into law on May 30. The American Tort Reform Foundation has released its annual "Judicial Hellholes" report, and this year's report includes some good news � and some bad news � for the Lone Star State.
Local attorney says suit against him was in error
Juhan Beaumont attorney Jonathan Juhan says a suit against him by the State Office of Risk Management was filed in error.
Helicopter maker settles La. lawsuits over 2009 crash that killed 8
Sikorsky S-76C helicopter NEW ORLEANS � The maker of a helicopter that crashed into a Louisiana swamp in 2009, killing eight people, has agreed to settlements with families of several crash victims who filed federal suits against the company.