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Texans fight asbestos 'double-dipping' on state, national level
This week, the Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation designed to stop the practice of “double-dipping” in asbestos litigation.
Reconstructed Newton County Courthouse shines despite rainy dedication
A heavy downpour in Newton on Saturday didn’t dampen the spirits of those who had waited 12 years to see their beloved county courthouse rebuilt after a devastating fire.
State's turn to present arguments in Texas school funding trial
AUSTIN – After nearly two months of testimony from plaintiffs, the state of Texas began its arguments in the ongoing trial over the state’s school funding system.
Wortham, Crenshaw join U.S. Attorney's Office in Beaumont
Photo by Marilyn Tennissen.U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas John Malcolm Bales, center, stands with his two new hires, Cory Crenshaw, left, and Baylor Wortham, right, shortly after the young men were sworn in as assistant prosecutors.
Restoring history: Newton County Courthouse to be rededicated after 2000 fire
Newton residents, history buffs and fans of Texas courthouses will gather Saturday to celebrate the rededication of the Newton County Courthouse, 12 years after it was ravaged by fire.
Perry picks chief of staff to fill spot on Texas Supreme Court
With a vacancy on the Texas Supreme Court, Gov. Rick Perry had to look no further than his own chief of staff, Jeffrey S. Boyd, to fill the seat.
Steen to take over as Texas Sec. of State
Gov. Rick Perry has named San Antonio attorney John T. Steen Jr. to replace Esperanza “Hope” Andrade as Texas Secretary of State.
Shuffield talks campaigning, judicial elections with local media
It’s been said that all candidates running for office go to bed worried and wake up worried. Milton “Mickey” Shuffield said that was true as he campaigned to retain his seat on the Jefferson County 136thDistrict Court.
Texas jury hits Apple with $328M patent infringement verdict
An East Texas jury recently hit Apple Inc. with a $368.2 million judgment in a patent infringement case.
Texas Supreme Court still in Republican hands
AUSTIN -- Two incumbents and one new Republican justice have been elected to the Texas Supreme Court, retaining the GOP hold on the state's highest court.
Texas stays 'red' in presidential, state races
As of 10:30 p.m. with 62 percent of precincts reporting, Republican Mitt Romney has received 58.56 percent of Texas votes.
Early voting results show Jefferson Co. residents evenly split between Obama, Romney
Early voting results show an astoundingly close race in Jefferson County for U.S. president.
Galveston Co. delays keep polls open late
GALVESTON – After major delays at voting centers this morning, a district court judge has ordered that Galveston County polling locations stay open until 8:45 p.m.
Stay with the Southeast Texas Record for your election results!
The Southeast Texas Record had to send this week's newspaper edition to the printer before the Texas even polls closed, but that doesn't mean we won't be covering the election results online!
Manager: TWIA may lack funds to back up policies
AUSTIN - At a legislative oversight committee hearing last week, lawmakers learned that if it were a private insurance company, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association would not be able to sell policies in Texas because it may not have enough funds to back them up.
Education experts point out gaps in Texas school funding
AUSTIN – A federal judge is now hearing his third week of testimony from experts trying to convince him that the state’s school finance system is inequitable and unconstitutional.
Walter Umphrey honored with Legends Scholarship at Lamar University
"Superlawyer," "legend," "humanitarian," "business man," "philanthropist" -- these were the words Lamar University President James Simmons used to describe Beaumont attorney Walter Umphrey at a ceremony honoring Umphrey with an endowed scholarship in his name.