THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOROTHY MAE STAMPS, DECEASED
DEFENDANT(S) GREETINGS:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Honorable Probate County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, at the Courthouse in the City of Beaumont, at or before 10 o’clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of issuance thereof, same being Monday, 10/19/2026 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Earl Joseph Harrison, SR, Applicant, in said Court 10/07/2026 in Cause No. 26CCPR1377, styled,
In the Estate of: Dorothy Mae Stamps, Deceased
A brief statement of the nature of the petition is as follows, to-wit:
DETERMINE THE HEIRS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SHARES & INTERESTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OR IN THE TRUST, AS APPLICABLE IN THE DECEDENT’S ESTATE
as is more fully shown by the petition on file in this cause.
The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after day of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.
Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Beaumont, Texas on this the 8th day of October, 2026
ROXANNE ACOSTA-HELLBERG, COUNTY CLERK JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
BY /s/Cecilia Garcia
7890-363086
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
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VERNON GREIG WOODAIL Independent Executor for LITHA ERCILIA WOODAIL Deceased, Cause #26CCPR1248 in Jefferson County, Texas, by the Judge of the County Court of said County on October 12, 2026 hereby notifies all persons indebted to said estate to come forward and make settlement, and those having claims against the estate to present them to him, within the time prescribed by law, c/o LAW OFFICE OF LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR., attorney for said estate, at 1217 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas.
WITNESS my hand this 13TH day of October, 2026.
LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR.
State Bar #06072700
(409) 724-7979
7890-363361
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
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LYNDA JEAN LEBLANC Independent Executor for JAMES PAUL LEBLANC Deceased, Cause #26CCPR1249 in Jefferson County, Texas, by the Judge of the County Court of said County on October 12, 2026 hereby notifies all persons indebted to said estate to come forward and make settlement, and those having claims against the estate to present them to him, within the time prescribed by law, c/o LAW OFFICE OF LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR., attorney for said estate, at 1217 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas.
WITNESS my hand this 13TH day of October, 2026.
LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR.
State Bar #06072700
(409) 724-7979
7890-363359
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
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LEIGH DAVIS Independent Executor for RONN LARRY HARMON A/K/A RONN L. HARMON Deceased, Cause #26CCPR1251 in Jefferson County, Texas, by the Judge of the County Court of said County on October 12, 2026 hereby notifies all persons indebted to said estate to come forward and make settlement, and those having claims against the estate to present them to him, within the time prescribed by law, c/o LAW OFFICE OF LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR., attorney for said estate, at 1217 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas.
WITNESS my hand this 13TH day of October, 2026.
LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR.
State Bar #06072700
(409) 724-7979
7890-363364
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for theEstate of Ruby Lee Sikes, Deceased, were issued on October 7, 2026, in Cause No. 2026-0194-PR, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: James Winston Sikes, Jr.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
James Winston Sikes, Jr.
c/o: Michael J. Lindsay
Lindsay, Lindsay & Parsons
710 North 11th Street
Beaumont, Texas 77702-1502
Telephone: (409) 833-1196
Facsimile: (409) 832-7040
DATED the 7th day of October, 2026.
/s/ Michael J. Lindsay
Michael J. Lindsay
State Bar No.: 12368800
7890-363335
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Adminstration for theEstate of MICHAEL ELLIOTT LEDFORD, Deceased, were issued on October 12, 2026, in Cause No. 26CCPR1079, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: Cara Ledford
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Bruce Gregory
Attorney at Law
1617 Magnolia Avenue
Port Neches, Texas 77651
DATED the 12th day of October, 2026.
/s/ Bruce Gregory
Bruce Gregory
Attorney for Cara Ledford
State Bar No.: 24002182
1617 Magnolia Avenue
Port Neches, Texas 77651
Telephone: (409) 727-0900
Facsimile: (409) 727-0902
E-mail: bgregory@gregory-lawfirm.com
7890-363158
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF KITTY MARIE HEBERT AKA KITTY V. HEBERT, DECEASED
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary were issued in the Estate of KITTY MARIE HEBERT AKA KITTY V. HEBERT, DECEASED - on October 12, 2026 in Cause No. 26CCPR1295, in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Louis E. Hebert.
The address of such independent executor is c/o Douglas C. Sikes, Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP, P.O. Box 4905, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
Louis E. Hebert, Independent Executor of the Estate of Kitty Marie Hebert aka Kitty V. Hebert, Deceased
7890-363169
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BLANCA SANDINO SANCHEZ, DECEASED
DEFENDANT(S) GREETINGS:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Honorable Probate County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, at the Courthouse in the City of Beaumont, at or before 10 o’clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of issuance thereof, same being Monday, 10/19/2026 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Nelson Emilio Sandino, SR, Applicant, in said Court 10/08/2026 inCause No. 26CCPR1359, styled,
In the Estate of: Blanca Sandino Sanchez, Deceased
A brief statement of the nature of the petition is as follows, to-wit:
DETERMINE THE HEIRS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SHARES & INTERESTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OR IN THE TRUST, AS APPLICABLE IN THE DECEDENT’S ESTATE
as is more fully shown by the petition on file in this cause.
The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after day of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.
Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Beaumont, Texas on this the 8th day of October, 2026
ROXANNE ACOSTA-HELLBERG, COUNTY CLERK JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
BY /s/ Cecilia Garcia
7890-363151
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF STELLA MARIE MORRISON, DECEASED
DEFENDANT(S) GREETINGS:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Honorable Probate County Court ot Jefferson County, Texas, at the Courthouse in the City of Beaumont, at or before 10 o’clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of issuance thereof, same being Monday, 10/19/2026 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Mallory M Morrison, Applicant, in said Court 10/06/2026 in Cause No. 26CCPR1374, styled,
In the Estate of: Stella Marie Morrison aka Stella M Morrison, Deceased A brief statement of the nature of the petition is as follows, to-wit:
DETERMINE THE HEIRS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SHARES & INTERESTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OR IN THE TRUST, AS APPLICABLE IN THE DECEDENT’S ESTATE
as is more fully shown by the petition on file in this cause.
The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after day of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.
Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Beaumont, Texas on this the 8th day of October, 2026
ROXANNE ACOSTA-HELLBERG, COUNTY CLERK JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
BY /s/ Victoria Frasier
7890-363145
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RASHAAD JAMAAL COLEMAN, SR, DECEASED
DEFENDANT(S) GREETINGS:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Honorable Probate County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, at the Courthouse in the City of Beaumont, at or before 10 o’clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of issuance thereof, same being Monday, 10/19/2026 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Janice Faye Coleman, Applicant, in said Court 10/08/2026 in Cause No. 26CCPR1394, styled,
In the Estate of: Rashaad Jamaal Coleman, SR, Deceased A brief statement of the nature of the petition is as follows, to-wit:
DETERMINE THE HEIRS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SHARES & INTERESTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OR IN THE TRUST, AS APPLICABLE IN THE DECEDENT’S ESTATE
as is more fully shown by the petition on file in this cause.
The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after day of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.
Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Beaumont, Texas on this the 8th day of October, 2026
ROXANNE ACOSTA-HELLBERG, COUNTY CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
/s/ Victoria Frasier
7890-363153
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JUAN JESUS MARTINEZ MENDOZA, DECEASED
DEFENDANT(S) GREETINGS:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Honorable Probate County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, at the Courthouse in the City of Beaumont, at or before 10 o’clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of issuance thereof, same being Monday, 10/26/2026 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Vanessa Martinez, Applicant, in said Court 10/09/2026 in Cause No. 26CCPR1395, styled,
In the Estate of: Juan Jesus Martinez Mendoza, Deceased
A brief statement of the nature of the petition is as follows, to-wit:
DETERMINE THE HEIRS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SHARES & INTERESTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OR IN THE TRUST, AS APPLICABLE IN THE DECEDENT’S ESTATE
as is more fully shown by the petition on file in this cause.
The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after day of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.
Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Beaumont, Texas on this the 9th day of October, 2026
ROXANNE ACOSTA-HELLBERG, COUNTY CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
BY /s/Christy Johnson
7890-363180
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CAUSE NO. 26DCCV0068
IMANI QUALITY CONCEPTS, LLC,
V.
UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLIE GAUTHIER, DECEASED, ET AL.,
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
60TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
TO: Donald Glenn Gauthier, Sr.; Michael Bernard Gauthier, Sr.; Darryl Wayne Gauthier; Jourious Evans, Jr.; Devin James Evans; The Unknown Heirs of Charles M. Gauthier, Jr., also known as Charlie Gauthier, Jr., Deceased; The Unknown Heirs of Geneva Emma Stagg Gauthier, also· known as ·Genevieve Gauthier, Deceased; The Unknown Heirs of Robert Anthony Gauthier, Deceased; The Unknown Heirs of Charlene Gauthier Evans, Deceased;.and The Unknown Heirs of Linda Joyce. Gauthier Malbrough, Deceased.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer Plaintiffs First Amended Petition in Trespass to Try Title and to Quiet Title, filed in Cause No. 26DCCV0068, styled
Imani Quality Concepts, LLC v. Unknown Heirs of Charlie Gauthier, Deceased, et al., in the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas, at or before 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two days from the date this citation is issued, which answer date is November 9, 2026. If you fail to answer, Plaintiff may seek judgment after the Court’s required inquiry and proof under Texas law.
Plaintiff is Imani Quality Concepts, LLC. The defendants served by this citation are the persons and classes named above.
Nature of suit and property involved
This is a trespass-to-try-title and quiet-title action. Plaintiff seeks title and possession, removal of a cloud on title, and a declaration that Defendants and persons claiming through them have no right, title, interest, or estate-in the following real property in Jefferson County, Texas:
LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12), BLOCK ONE (1), WEST OAKLAND ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 152 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS;
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3290 WESTMORELAND STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS 77705.
Plaintiff claims fee-simple title to the Property through its recorded Special Warranty Deed dated July 11, 2022, recorded under Film Code No. 2022023700 of the Official Public Records of Jefferson County, Texas, and alternatively by tacked peaceable and adverse possession. Plaintiff alleges that the apparent claims of Defendants as heirs, successors, or assigns of the identified decedents cloud Plaintiffs title.
ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT on September 28,2026.
/s/ Jamie Smith
DISTRICT CLERK
Jefferson County, Texas
By: Erin Harper
Erin Harper, Deputy
7890-362448
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF KEATON RYAN DEGEYTER, DECEASED
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Dependent Administration for the Estate of KEATON RYAN DEGEYTER, Deceased, were issued on October 8, 2026, in Cause No. PR10296, pending in the County Court of Tyler County, Texas, to JENNIFER TUPPER.
The address of such Dependent Administrator is:
JENNIFER TUPPER
c/o Bradley Law Firm
P. O. Box 1148
Port Neches, TX 77651
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
DATED the 12th day of October 2026.
BRADLEY LAW FIRM
Attorneys at Law
P. O. Box 1148
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 724-6644
By: /s/ Lance P. Bradley
Lance P. Bradley, Attorney for the Estate of KEATON RYAN DEGEYTER, Deceased
7890-363208
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids addressed to the Orange County Water Control And Improvement District, Texas will be received until2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 5, 2026 for furnishing necessary materials, equipment, superintendence and labor for the Orange County Water Control And Improvement District, Water Treatment System Improvements Water Wells 4, 5, & 7, generally described as the rehabilitation of the Water Treatment System. Well No. 4 is located on Caney Creek Road, Well No. 5 is located on State Highway 1132 and Well No. 7 is located on State Highway 12, all wells are in Vidor, Texas. The treatment improvements consist of adding liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS) for disinfection. The proposed scope of work includes revisions to the well header piping to accommodate new inline static mixers equipped with chemical injection ports for each disinfectant. A new chemical building is also proposed at each well site to store the LAS double wall storage bulk tank and the chemical feed system. Work completed under this contract will require the Water Treatment Plant to remain operational until work is completed. This project shall also provide for demolition, furnishings, temporary facilities, equipment, materials, testing, and all necessary appurtenances.
Bids will be received at the Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, 460 East Bolivar, Vidor, Texas 77662. The bids will be publicly opened and read at said office at the time set forth above. There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid conference with the Engineer, Owner, and Prospective Bidders at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, 460 East Bolivar, Vidor, Texas 77662.
The right is reserved by the Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, as its interest may require, to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received.
Bidding Documents are on file at www.civcastusa.com. There is no cost to view the plans, and printing can be done through the website. Hard copies of Bidding Documents will not be sold. Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents. Owner and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other purpose.
Bid Security, only in the form of: 1) a certified or cashier’s check drawn on a Texas bank and made payable to the Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, Texas; or 2) a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in Texas, in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the total bid, must accompany each bid at the time it is submitted. Bids must be submitted in duplicate.
Bids may be held by the Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, Texas for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.
This contract is contingent upon approval from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The successful bidder will be required to complete the Debarment/Suspension Certification. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bids are expected to be funded in part by financial assistance from the TWDB. Neither the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the State of Texas, nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract.
Any contract(s) awarded under this Invitation for Bids is/are subject to the American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements of federal law, including federal appropriation acts.
This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA-approved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) businesses. EPA rules require that prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of six affirmative steps. For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit
http://www.twdb.texas.gov/dbe.
Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Department of Labor regulations at 41 CFR Part 60-4, relating to Construction Contractors-Affirmative Action Requirements, which include the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by the Executive Order No. 11375 and Executive Order No. 13672, in the award and administration of contracts awarded under TWDB financial assistance agreements. Failure by the Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach, which may result in the termination of the awarded financial assistance.
Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (DavisBacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project.
(a) All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part by and through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund or Drinking Water State Revolving Fund shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code.
(b) Pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 14 and the Copeland Act, 40 U.S.C. 3145, the Department of Labor has issued regulations at 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5 to implement the Davis-Bacon and related Acts. Regulations in 29 CFR 5.5 instruct agencies concerning application of the standard Davis-Bacon contract clauses set forth in that section. All grants, cooperative agreements, and loans funded under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund shall include the standard Davis-Bacon contract clauses found in 29 CFR 5.S(a), which shall also be incorporated in any resultant covered contracts that are in excess of $2,000 for construction, alteration or repair (including painting and decorating).
Upon award, the successful bidder will be required to furnish payment and performance bonds.
Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1
BY: David Smyth, General Manager
7890-363375
LEGAL NOTICE
Advertisement for Invitation for Bids
October 13, 2026
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department for Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-066/MR) Garth Road Reconstruction Phase 1. Specifications for this project may be obtained from the Jefferson County website,
https://jeffersoncountytx.gov/Purchasing/ or by calling 409-835-8593.
Bids are to be sealed and addressed to the Purchasing Agent with the bid number and name marked on the outside of the envelope or box. Bidders shall forward an original and one (1) copy of their bid to the address shown below. Jefferson County does not accept bids submitted electronically. Late bids will be rejected as non-responsive. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Jefferson County Purchasing Department (1st Floor, Historic Courthouse) 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, at the time and date below. Bidders are invited to attend the sealed bid opening.
BID NAME: Garth Road Reconstruction Phase 1
BID NUMBER: IFB 26-066/MR
DUE BY TIME/DATE: 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, November 4, 2026
MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Jefferson County Purchasing Department
1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor
Beaumont, Texas 77701
There will be a Pre-Bid Conference and Walk-Through at 9:00 AM CT on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Jefferson County Engineering Department Conference Room located at 1149 Pearl Street, (Historic Courthouse 5th Floor), Beaumont, Texas 77701.
The County shall require the Bidder to furnish a Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total contract cost. The bid bond must be executed with a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas.
Within ten (10) days after the date of contract execution and prior to the issuance of Notice to Proceed and/or Purchase Order, the Bidder shall furnish the following bonds: Performance Bond to the County for the full amount of the contract if the contract exceeds fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000). Payment Bond to the County for the full amount of the contract if the contract exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00).
Any questions relating to these bid requirements should be directed to Mistey Reeves, Assistant Purchasing Agent at 409-835-8593 or via email at: mistey.reeves@jeffersoncountytx.gov. If no response in 72 hours, contact Deborah Clark, Purchasing Agent at 409-835-8593 or via email at
deb.clark@jeffersoncountytx.gov.
Jefferson County encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE/ACDBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), Small Business Concerns (HUBZone) and Veteran Heroes United In Business (VetHUB) to participate in the bidding process. Jefferson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment, or the provisions of services. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact our office at least seven (7) days prior to the bid due date at 409-835-8593.
All interested firms are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this bid.
Bidders are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire invitation, as failure to return and/or complete all required documentation will result in a response being declared as non-responsive.
/s/ Deborah Clark
Deborah L. Clark, Purchasing Agent
Jefferson County, Texas
7890-362159
PORT OF PORT ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the temporary Administration Building Conference Room of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas (“Port of Port Arthur”), located at 246 Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640, to discuss the Port of Port Arthur Turn Lane and Truck Staging Area, TXDOT Seaport Connectivity (SCP89) Project (the “Project”), consisting of the furnishing of all materials, equipment, tools, labor, supervision services, and performing all operations in connection with the construction of a site paving, including subgrade stabilization, storm sewer, fencing, paving, electrical conduit, lighting, demolition, and other related work. Registration for the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will begin onsite at 9:30 a.m. on October 28, 2026, and there will be no admission after 10:00 a.m.
Thereafter, sealed bids addressed to the Port of Port Arthur for the Project will be received at the office of the Port Director, Larry Kelley, 246 Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 until 10:00 a.m. local time on November 11, 2026, and all bids received will immediately thereafter be opened and publicly read. The bid shall be on original bid form as shown in the Project specification and without any modification. Any bid received after 10:00 a.m. local time on November 11, 2026 cannot be accepted and will be returned unopened.
A performance bond and payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required in accordance with State Law for any contract more than Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars. A Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid must also be submitted with the Bid documents.
Each bidder will be required to hold insurance naming the Port of Port Arthur and Arceneaux, Wilson &Cole, LLC as an additional insured and certificate holder under the policy(ies), with minimum coverages as set forth in the Insurance Requirements section of the specification, found at its website, www.portpa.com. Additionally, plans, specifications, and/or drawings for the Project may also be found on the Port of Port Arthur’s website.
Attention is called to the fact that this is a contract for construction of public works and that there must be paid on same not less than the prevailing wage rates which have been established by all applicable statutes and the terms of this contract pursuant to State Law and which are set out in detail in the contract documents. The Contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to the Port of Port Arthur Ten ($10.00) Dollars for each laborer, workman or mechanic employed, for each calendar day, or portion thereof, if such laborer, workman or mechanic is paid less than the said stipulated rates for any work done under this contract, by him, or by any subcontractor under him. A copy of such current wage schedule is included in the contract documents and any Equal Employment Opportunity requirements must be met.
The Port of Port Arthur is an organization which qualifies for exemptions pursuant to the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 151, Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act. No Texas sales tax shall be included on the prices bid for tangible personal property which is to be incorporated into and/or consumed in the performance of this Project. The contractor performing this Project may purchase materials, supplies, and/or equipment incorporated into and/or consumed in the performance of this Project by providing to its suppliers an exemption certificate issued in accordance with Texas law.
For inspection of the existing facilities, contact Michael Green, Construction Coordinator, at: (409) 983-2011. For technical information, contact Keestan Cole, in care of Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC , at : (409) 724-7888. The Port of Port Arthur reserves the right to reject any, and all bids and waive any formalities.
BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available by contacting Michael Green, Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC, the Associated General Contractors of Southeast Texas, or can be downloaded from www.portpa.com.
7890-362994
PORT OF PORT ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the temporary Administration Building Conference Room of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas (“Port of Port Arthur”), located at 246 Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640, to discuss the Port of Port Arthur Berths 1 & 2 Cathodic Protection Project (the “Project”), consisting of the furnishing of all materials, equipment, tools,
labor, supervision services, and performing all operations in connection with the installation of anode wells, linear anodes, rectifiers, test stations, and other related work. Registration for the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will begin onsite at 1:30 p.m. on October 28, 2026, and there will be no admission after 2:00 p.m.
Thereafter, sealed bids addressed to the Port of Port Arthur for the Project will be received at the temporary office of the Port Director, Larry Kelley, 246 Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 until 2:00 p.m. local time on November 11, 2026, and all bids received will immediately thereafter be opened and publicly read. The bid shall be on original bid form as shown in the Project specifications and without any modification. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened.
A performance bond and payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required in accordance with State Law for any contract more than Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars. A Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid must also be submitted with the Bid documents.
Each bidder will be required to hold insurance naming the Port of Port Arthur as an additional insured and certificate holder under the policy(ies), with minimum coverages as set forth in the Insurance Requirements section of the specifications, found at its website, www.portpa.com. Additionally, plans, specifications, and/or drawings for the Project may also be found on the Port of Port Arthur’s website.
Attention is called to the fact that this is a contract for construction of public works and that there must be paid on same not less than the prevailing wage rates which have been established by all applicable statutes and the terms of this contract pursuant to State Law and which are set out in detail in the contract documents. The Contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to the Port of Port Arthur Ten ($10.00) Dollars for each laborer, workman or mechanic employed, for each calendar day, or portion thereof, if such laborer, workman or mechanic is paid less than the said stipulated rates for any work done under this contract, by him, or by any subcontractor under him. A copy of such current wage schedule is included in the contract documents and any Equal Employment Opportunity requirements must be met.
The Port of Port Arthur is an organization which qualifies for exemptions pursuant to the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 151, Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act. No Texas sales tax shall be included on the prices bid for tangible personal property which is to be incorporated into and/or consumed in the performance of this Project. The contractor performing this Project may purchase materials, supplies, and/or equipment incorporated into and/or consumed in the performance of this Project by providing to its suppliers an exemption certificate issued in accordance with Texas law.
For inspection of the existing facilities and technical information for the Project, contact Michael Green, Construction Coordinator, at: (409) 983-2011. The Port of Port Arthur reserves the right to reject any, and all bids and waive any formalities.
BIDDING DOCUMENTS can be downloaded from www.portpa.com or are available by contacting the Associated General Contractors of Southeast Texas.
7890-362995
THE STATE OF TEXAS
NO. 26DCCV2130
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JAMES FONTENOT, DECEASED
CITATION BY PUBLICATION -THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JAMES FONTENOT, DECEASED
58TH DISTRICT COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
To:
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JAMES FONTENOT, DECEASED DEFENDANT:
LOT NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR (34) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE (1) OF PALOMAR ADDITION SECTION I, AND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, AS THE SAME APPEARS UPON ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN VOL. 7 PAGE 174 MAP RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
2300 LAVENDER STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640
NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you, the answer date being at or before 10 o’clock A.M. on Monday, November 23, 2026. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 1085 Pearl, Room 203, Beaumont, TX 77701, or by bringing it to the office. The case is presently pending before the 58th District Court District Court of Jefferson County sitting in Beaumont, Texas, and was filed on the 1st day of October, 2026. It bears cause number 26DCCV2130 and is styled:
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JAMES FONTENOT, DECEASED
The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff (or plaintiff if prose) is:
JEFFERY R JOHNSON
101 E. PARK BOULEVARD
SUITE 600, ROOM 23
PLANO, TEXAS 75074
The nature of the demands of said plaintiff is shown by a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Order - Signed accompanying this citation and made a part thereof.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said court, at Beaumont, Texas, this the on this the 8th day of October, 2026.
JAMIE SMITH, DISTRICT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
By: /s/ Erin Harper
Erin Harper, Deputy
7890-363090
THE STATE OF TEXAS
No. 26DCCV1455
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
VS.
MICHELLE KIBBE, ET AL.
CITATION BY PUBLICATION - THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF CHRIS KIBBE, DECEASED
136TH DISTRICT COURT JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF CHRIS KIBBE, DECEASED
DEFENDANT:
SEE ATTACHED
NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you, the answer date being at or before 10 o’clock A.M. on Monday, October 26, 2026. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 1085 Pearl St., Room 203, Beaumont, TX 77701, or by bringing it to the office. The case is presently pending before the 136th District Court District Court of Jefferson County sitting in Beaumont, Texas, and was filed on the 17th day of July, 2026. It bears cause number 26DCCV1455 and is styled:
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS. MICHELLE KIBBE, ET AL.
The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff (or plaintiff if pro se) is:
TENIA OUELLETTE TROMBERG, MILLER, MORRIS & PARTNERS, PLLC
6080 TENNYSON PRKWAY SUITE 100 PLANO, TX 75024
The nature of the demands of said plaintiff is shown by a true and correct copy of Plaintiff’s Order for Substitute/Alternate Service accompanying this citation and made a part thereof.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said court, at Beaumont, Texas, this the 11th day of September, 2026.
JAMIE SMITH,
DISTRICT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
BY Erin Harper,
Erin Harper, Deputy
7890-362738
THE STATE OF TEXAS
No. 25DCCV1804
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE
VS.
MELISSA VIDRINE, ET AL
CITATION BY PUBLICATION -
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JOHNNY HOLLOWAY, DECEASED
60th DISTRICT COURT JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JOHNNY HOLLOWAY, DECEASED
DEFENDANT:
LOT NO. TEN (10), IN BLOCK NO. THREE (3), OF HAWTHORNE PLACE ADDITION, UNIT ONE, TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF RECORD IN VOL. 7, PAGE 165, MAP RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you, the answer date being at or before 10 o’clock A.M. on Monday, November 2, 2026. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 1085 Pearl St., Room 203, Beaumont, TX 77701, or by bringing it to the office. The case is presently pending before the 60th District Court District Court of Jefferson County sitting in Beaumont, Texas, and was filed on the 5th day of September, 2025. It bears cause number 25DCCV1804 and is styled:
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE VS. MELISSA VIDRINE, ET AL.
The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff (or plaintiff if pro se) is:
TENIA OUELLETTE TROMBERG, MILLER, MORRIS & PARTNERS, PLLC
6080 TENNYSON PRKWAY SUITE 100 PLANO, TX 75024
The nature of the demands of said plaintiff is shown by a true and correct copy of Plaintiff’s Order for Substitute/Alternate Service accompanying this citation and made a part thereof.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said court, at Beaumont, Texas, this the 16th day of September, 2026.
JAMIE SMITH,
DISTRICT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
BY Erin Harper,
Erin Harper, Deputy
7890-362735
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner to satisfy a lien on October.23,2026 at approx. 12:00 P.M. at
www.storagetreasures.com
CubeSmart 4330: 150 Morgan Dr, Vidor, TX 77662
Thomas Koehl
Warren Cupps
Kara Casey
7890-362157
FOR SALE
LOVE IS THE CHRIST CHURCH
“Fully Furnished”
6204 Westwood
Beaumont, TX. 77707
$400,000.00
Pat Gibbs, Broker
(409) 466-1879
7890-362307
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
MOTOTRBO R7 Portable Radio Procurement
Issuing Entity: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
Submission Due Date: October 22, 2026; 2:00 pm
Sole Point of Contact: Reginald Wasson, Safety Officer, rwasson@bhset.net, 409-828-8112
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver twenty-four (24) Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO R7 UHF portable radios, twenty-four (24) IMPRES batteries, twenty-four (24) belt clips, and four (4) six-unit charging equipment. Proposals shall address the exact quantities and manufacturer part numbers listed in this notice, along with delivery, warranty, support, and any stated programming or configuration assumptions.
PROJECT PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
The purpose of this procurement is to provide a standardized portable radio package that supports dependable facility communications. The requested package consists of MOTOTRBO R7 UHF full-keypad portable radios with GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi capability; IMPRES battery and belt clip per radio; and IMPRES six-unit chargers capable of charging the full radio fleet in banks.
BASE SCOPE OF WORK
• Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO R7 UHF, full keypad, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi capable, with 15 cm slim whip antenna.
• Motorola IMPRES 2200 mAh battery, IP68
• Motorola 2-inch belt clip
• MOTOTRBO IMPRES six-unit charger; replacement for WPLN4212/WPLN4219
All equipment shall be new, current production, and supplied in manufacturer packaging unless the proposal clearly identifies and obtains approval for an alternative condition.
Exact manufacturer part numbers are requested. Any proposed substitution, equivalent, deviation, backorder alternative, or part-number supersession shall be clearly identified and supported with manufacturer documentation.
Pricing shall include all required standard accessories, shipping, handling, and delivery charges. Taxes shall be separately identified when applicable.
The bidder shall state whether radio programming, code-plug development, encryption, licensing, system access, templates, or other configuration services are included or excluded.
The bidder shall identify anticipated lead time, partial-shipment options, warranty coverage, return authorization procedures, and technical support contacts.
CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Respondents shall be authorized and qualified to furnish and support Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO products and shall identify applicable dealer, reseller, or manufacturer authorization.
• Respondents shall have experience supplying commercial or public-safety-grade portable radio equipment and related IMPRES charging accessories.
• Respondents shall provide the specified models and quantities. Any deviation shall be conspicuously identified and shall be subject to owner approval.
• Respondents shall be capable of coordinating delivery, warranty support, replacements, and technical escalation with the owner’s designated representative.
• Respondents shall disclose any subcontractors, third-party fulfillment partners, or distributor arrangements used to complete the order.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Narrative proposal describing the respondent’s approach to the full project scope.
• Itemized pricing by part number and service if applicable.
• Proposed equipment list including quantities, model numbers, licensing assumptions, substitutions, and exclusions.
• Project schedule showing procurement, installation, configuration, commissioning, and turnover milestones.
• Description of after-hours availability, response time, support model, warranty terms, and escalation contacts.
• Copies of applicable licenses, certifications, insurance, bonding capacity if required, and any subcontractor qualifications.
• Hospital or healthcare project references completed within the last five years, if available.
• List of assumptions, exclusions, owner responsibilities, and required site access conditions.
FEDERALLY FUNDED SELECTION CRITERIA
Evaluation Category, Weight, Requested Contents
Motorola R7 Radio Technical Proposal & Equipment GENERAL CONDITIONS, 35%, Proposed Motorola R7 radio configuration, equipment list, radio features, accessories, batteries/chargers, programming, interoperability with existing radio systems, software requirements, and compatibility with Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas’ current communications infrastructure.
Licensing, Programming & System Configuration, 20%, FCC licensing requirements, radio programming, talkgroup/channel configuration, encryption capabilities if applicable, system integration, firmware/software updates, programming documentation, and commissioning/testing plan.
Project Schedule, Delivery & Implementation Support, 20%, Equipment availability, procurement lead times, proposed implementation schedule, programming and deployment timeline, on-site support, after-hours support, response times, staff training, and final turnover documentation.
Past Performance in Healthcare or Similar Critical-Facility Environments, 15%, Demonstrated experience providing Motorola R7 or comparable two-way radio systems to hospitals, healthcare facilities, emergency services, public safety, or other mission-critical/24-hour operations within the past five years.
Past work experience with Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, 5%, Prior work history with Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, familiarity with facility requirements and communication procedures, demonstrated ability to coordinate with Facilities, Security, IT, Emergency Management, and other hospital departments.
Warranty, Maintenance & Ongoing Technical Support, 5%, Manufacturer warranty, repair and replacement process, loaner equipment availability, technical support, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, response times, and long-term support for the Motorola R7 radio fleet.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
• Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is not obligated to accept the lowest bid and reserves the right to make an award based on the proposal that best meets the Hospital’s stated requirements and operational needs.
• The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, request clarification, negotiate scope, and request new bids for the whole or any portion of the work.
• The owner may reject incomplete proposals, proposals that do not demonstrate required licensing or qualifications, and proposals that fail to address the requested scope and submission requirements.
• The Hospital reserves the right to request clarification or additional information from bidders as necessary to complete its evaluation.
• This notice is intended as a bid solicitation summary. The final RFP package, drawings, site conditions, and owner issued addenda shall govern the work.
7890-362552
CITY OF GROVES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ADMINISTRATION/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The City of Groves intends to participate in the 2027-2028 Texas Community Development Block Grant program through the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). These services are being solicited to assist the City in applying for and administering the TxCDBG CD contract, if awarded, by supporting eligible CDBG activities in the City of Groves. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified professional Administrator or Service Provider (individual/firm) to prepare the application and/or administer the awarded grant.
Providers are invited to submit proposals to the following address on one thumb drive and four printed copies to the address below:
Ms. Clarissa Thibodeaux, City Clerk
RFP for Administration Professional Services
3947 Lincoln Avenue
Groves, TX 77619-4604
Proposals must be received by the City no later than 2:00 pm on October 19, 2026, to be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all proposers, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Groves is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.
7890-362639
INVITATION TO BID
BID NO. WU1027-02
Sealed bids will be received online until 2:00 p.m. (CT), THURSDAY, October 29, 2026, for furnishing all plans, administration, superintendence, labor, services, materials, tools, equipment, supplies, transportation, utilities, and all other items and facilities necessary therefore, as provided in the Contract Documents for the construction of:
CITY OF BEAUMONT
LOEB WELL No. 3 REHABILITATION AND PUMP REPLACEMENT (REBID)
BID NO. WU1027-02
Bids will be opened and publicly read in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid or combination of bids deemed advantageous to it.
Bidders must submit an original Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or irrevocable Letter of Credit issued by a bank satisfactory to the Owner, payable without recourse to the order of the City of Beaumont in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the largest possible bid amount as a guaranty that the Bidder will enter into contract and execute bond and guaranty in the form provided within fourteen (14) calendar days after date of Notice of Award of the contract. Bids without the required financial security deposit will not be considered.
A MANDATORY Pre-bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. (CT), on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026, in-person at 1350 Langham Road, Beaumont, TX and virtually on Microsoft Teams.
Attendees may join in-person, by internet, or phone call:
https://bit.ly/4dn8UTV +1 903-405-2009 Passcode: 852517007#
Attendance at the Pre-bid meeting is a prerequisite to bidding. Prior to the pre-bid conference, interested bidders should obtain forms of proposal, contract, bond, and specifications. No one will be allowed to enter the pre-bid virtually or in-person if arrival is later than 5 minutes after the designated time. Calls for any technical difficulties must be made prior to the meeting.
Bidding forms, specifications, and all necessary information may be downloaded from the City’s e-bids platform at:
https://beaumonttexas.ionwave.net/Login.aspx and on civcastusa.com. There is no cost to view the plans, and printing can be done through the websites. Sets of hard copies of bidding Documents will not be sold.
Bids must be submitted through the City’s e-bids platform at:https://beaumonttexas.ionwave.net/Login.aspx.
Vendors must register to submit a bid. Be advised, e-bid is the only option to submit bids to the City of Beaumont effective 8/1/23.
Please make sure to reference to Bid Number: WU1027-02
CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, OWNER
By: Tina Broussard
City Clerk
7890-362690
Notice of
Foreclosure Resale
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
THIS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE IS GIVEN pursuant to Tex. Tax Code Chapter 34, and Tex. R. Civ. P. 21 a. by virtue of an Order of Resale issued on August 25, 2026, pursuant to the Judgment rendered on October 2, 2025 by the 136th Judicial District Court in Jefferson County, Texas, in Cause No. 24DCCV2325 styled MACK BROOKS, LLC vs. JUAN BALBUENA, ET AL, on August 28, 2026, I levied, against all legal interest and/or right of all defendants subject to said Judgment, upon the following described tracts or parcels of land:
STREET ADDRESS: 447 Brazos Ave., Port Arthur, TX 77642;
TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): 26918; 016050-000-066300-00000; and
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT FIVE (5), BLOCK THIRTY THREE (33),DELMAR TERRACE ADDITION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AS PER MAP OR PLAT IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
The above described property was previously bid off to Mack Brooks, LLC, as Agent and Attorney in Fact for FGMS Holdings, LLC on June 2, 2026, at a tax foreclosure sale pursuant to Tex. Tax Code Sec. 34.01(b) & (j). On November 3, 2026, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, at the most northerly entrance of newest addition to Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, I will offer for sale and sell at public auction, for cash, all the right, title, and interest in and to said tracts or parcels of land held by the grantee(s) in Document No. 2026-18361, recorded in the Official Public Records of Jefferson County, Texas, as provided for by Tex. Tax Code Secs. 34.05(b)-(e), to satisfy the delinquent tax liens referenced in said Judgment that encumber said tracts or parcels of land, pursuant to and in accord with Tex. Tax Code Secs. 34.05(b)-(e). I hereby verify, certify and declare under penalty of perjury that I delivered a true and correct copy of this Notice of Foreclosure Resale by Certified Mail and First-Class Mail through the United States Postal Service, return receipt requested, to each of the defendant named in said Judgment.
“THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, IN THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED. “THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE SELLER NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS. “IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL.”
“ESTA VENTA SE LLEVA A CABO CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS OFERTANTES PRESENTARÁN SUS OFERTAS SOBRE LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULO E INTERESES, SI LOS HUBIERE, DEL BIEN INMUEBLE EN VENTA. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE ASÍ COMO ESTÁ, DÓNDE ESTÁ, Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA, NI EXPLÍCITA NI IMPLÍCITA. NI EL VENDEDOR NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL SHERIFF ASEGURA NI DECLARA NADA EN CUANTO AL TÍTULO DE PROPIEDAD, LA CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O IDONEIDAD PARA UN DETERMINADO PROPÓSITO. LOS COMPRADORES ASUMEN TODOS LOS RIESGOS. EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE ESTÉ DESTINADO PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD NO CUENTA CON EL SERVICIO DE AGUAS BLANCAS O AGUAS NEGRAS, PUEDE QUE NO CALIFIQUE PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. UN POSIBLE CLIENTE QUE DESEE MAYOR INFORMACIÓN DEBERÁ INVESTIGAR MÁS O ASESORARSE CON UN ABOGADO.”
Dated at Jefferson County, Texas this 8th day of September, 2026.
Jefferson County Constable’s Office Precinct 2, Texas Constable
Christopher Bates
By /s/ Craig Turner
Craig Turner
Chief Deputy Constable of Jefferson County Precinct 2, Texas
7890-362729
NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. FOR AUTHORITY TO RECONCILE FUEL AND PURCHASED POWER COSTS
On September 25, 2026, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“Entergy Texas”) filed an Application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) to reconcile its eligible fuel and purchased power costs incurred during the period of April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026 (“Reconciliation Period”). This filing was made pursuant to Section 36.203 of the Texas Utilities Code and 16 Texas Administrative Code § 25.236. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 60301 to the Application.
In its Application, Entergy Texas seeks to reconcile approximately $1.23 billion of fuel and purchased power expenses incurred during the Reconciliation Period to generate and purchase electric energy for its retail customers. In this reconciliation proceeding ETI seeks Commission review of Entergy Texas’ eligible fuel and purchased power expenses incurred during the Reconciliation Period and a determination they were reasonable and necessary to serve retail customers.
Entergy Texas’s over-recovery balance for the Reconciliation Period totals approximately $90 million, which includes interest expense on the over-recovered amounts. Entergy Texas does not seek to implement a fuel-related refund or surcharge of its eligible fuel costs in this case. Entergy Texas proposes to roll any ending fuel balance resulting from this proceeding forward to serve as the beginning balance for the next reconciliation period.
All customers and classes of customers receiving retail electric service from Entergy Texas whose electric service rates include charges pursuant to Rate Schedule FF (fixed fuel factor) will be affected by the Application. This Application has no effect on Entergy Texas’ non-fuel rates.
Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service-Fuel Reconciliation, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-866-981- 2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above, by email at tcr@entergy.com, or at the following websites https://www.entergytexas.com/residential/tariffs or https://www.entergytexas.com/business/tariffs.
Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals may contact the commission through Relay Texas (toll-free) at 1-800-735-2989. A deadline for intervention will be stablished for this proceeding. All communications should refer to Docket No. 60301
7890-362732
HOUSES FOR SALE
2740 Gulf Street
Beaumont, TX 77703
2-1-1 143K
Residential or Commercial
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1755 Threadneedle
Beaumont, TX 77705
2-1-1 35K
“AS IS”
CALL
Pat Gibbs, Broker
(409) 466-1879
7890-362733