News from 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.
Family says son wrongfully arrested, attacked
A family has filed suit against the Texas City Police Department and one of its officers, alleging a family member was brutally attacked without cause while out of town at a funeral.Alan Christopher Reed, Vernon Reed and Darlene Reed allege they were attending a funeral in Missouri. Alan Christopher Reed had decided to rent a separate car from his parents and was using it to follow his parents back
Man alleges construction company utilized used parts in renovation process
A man alleges a construction company he hired to perform renovation work utilized used products on the site.James Caffey filed a lawsuit Sept. 11 in Galveston County District Court against Dickie Jasper and Jasper Construction. In his complaint, Caffey alleges he hired Jasper Construction to perform renovation work at 6809 Fairway, Galveston, which included installing air conditioning and plumbing
Servicing company seeks foreclosure on home equity loan
Citifinancial Servicing has filed an application for an expedited order on a home equity.The company alleges respondents Leroy Alvin Conner and Veronica Lynn Conner have failed to make 21 monthly payments toward a home equity loan. The Conners live at 2711 36th St., Port Arthur, according to the complaint filed Sept. 12 in Jefferson County District Court. Citifinancial Servicing is seeking a foreclosure
Man claims termination due to age, not because of Indian chants he did around Native American boss
A man alleges he lost his job due to his age and says the company's decision to terminate him had nothing to do with the racist comments he and others allegedly made toward his boss.
Chanel files lawsuit against company allegedly infringing on its products
Chanel alleges it has lost thousands of dollars and its consumers' trust after knock-off brands tried to sell identical products under its name.
Caucasian man claims he faced discrimination by Hispanic coworkers
A Montgomery County man alleges he was fired after suffering discrimination at the hands of his Hispanic co-workers.Richard Gamel alleges he began working as a machinist for defendant Grant Prideco in Navasota. At the company, many of Gamel's co-workers were Hispanic and he was Caucasian, according to the complaint filed Sept. 12 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas. Gamel began
Couple alleges they were unjustifiably attacked by police
Two Titus County residents have filed suit against the county sheriff's office, alleging nine officers broke into their home and forced them to the ground without probable cause.Ruben Izquierdo and Maria Cordova-Batista allege nine officers from the Titus County Sheriff's Department arrived at their home at 401 West Seventh St. in Mount Pleasant on Sept. 12, 2012. The officers entered the home without
Campaigns down to the wire as Election Day approaches
With only a few days left of early voting, Jefferson County residents are heading to the polls.