News from November 2014
Our View: Racist acts or ageist axe? Who knows, and who cares?
When the Cowboys or the Texans play, it's easy to know who to root for – except when they play each other, as they did last month.
Legally Speaking: Judges you'd like to read
Let’s face it—when we usually think of judges, we think of them as little more than stern, humorless authority figures, perpetual bearers of a dour expression as if to remind all onlookers of the immense gravity of court proceedings.
Reform group asks voters to remember judicial races
During this election season, the race for governor and the millions of dollars candidates Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis have spent on their campaigns have captured most of the media attention.
More mail-in ballots send early voting totals up from last mid-term
For a mid-term election, early voting turnout in Jefferson County is up from the last mid-terms in 2010.
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket for January 2015
MERCED FERNANDEZ V. CENTERPOINT BUILDERS GP LLC ET AL
Company says former salesman sold to its customers
A precious metal company has filed suit against its former salesman, alleging he sold crystals to its customers after he left the company.
Attorney files suit, says client didn't pay
An attorney has filed a lawsuit against his former client whom he alleges failed to pay him for his services.
Men say they were injured in trucking accident
Two Jefferson County residents allege they suffered injuries in a trucking accident.Adam M. Montgomery and Moses Mayfield filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 in Jefferson County District Court against Aguilar and Son Trucking, Armando Aguilar Jr. and Armando Aguilar Sr.In their complaint, the plaintiffs allege Montgomery was driving east on state Highway 73 when Armando Aguilar Jr., who was towing a trailer in
Premcor claims property taxes are too high
Premcor Pipeline alleges it paid an unreasonable amount of property taxes in 2014.Premcor filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 in Jefferson County District Court against the Jefferson County Appraisal District.In its complaint, Premcor alleges the appraised value of its property exceeds market value and is therefore unlawful.Premcor seeks an unspecified judgment, plus an order that the appraisal district fix the
Man says investment company didn't pay for roof work
A man alleges he lost nearly $5,000 after he provided labor and materials for roofing work.
Parents blame employer for son's death
The parents of a deceased man who was electrocuted after allegedly being placed on live wires blame his employer for causing his death.Dennis Deen Charters and Cathy Charters filed a lawsuit Sept. 11 in Jefferson County District Court against Source Helicopters, Rogers Helicopters and Lou Woodward.In their complaint, the Charters allege their son, Dennis Wade Charters was an electrical lineman who
Two protesters claim abuse while being peaceful
Two protesters say Wood County Sheriff's Department deputies abused them as they peacefully protested the placement of pipe across land.