Rep. Corbin Van Arsdale In a legislative session fraught with battles to unseat House Speaker Tom Craddick, Texas lawmakers were able to agree on at least one measure that is big news for the state's maritime industry.
Helen Lord spoke about her late husband Everett Lord at the announcement of the Southeast Texas Legends Scholarship from Lamar University named in his honor. Another legal legend from Southeast Texas is the latest to be honored with a Lamar University scholarship.
Patricia Chamblin On May 4, Patricia Chamblin became the 2007-2008 president of the Jefferson County Bar Association at the group's annual Law Day meeting.
The Kelly High School team was the winner of the Mock Trial Competition sponsored by the Jefferson County Bar Association. The team accepted its award at the JCBA Law Day event. Jefferson County Bar Association Law Day 2007 Results
Martha Dickie, president of the State Bar of Texas, will be guest speaker at the Jefferson County Bar Association annual Law Day program on May 4. Lawyers in Jefferson County will recognize the best in their profession next week, and then take some time away from the courtroom to come together for fun and festivities during Law Day 2007 events.