LEGALS: Jan 15-21

 

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Groves, Texas (the “City”), will meet in the Groves City Hall, 3947 Lincoln Avenue, Groves, Texas, at 5:00 p.m., on the 9th day of March, 2026, which is the time and place tentatively set for the passage of an ordinance and to take such other action as may be deemed necessary to authorize the issuance of the City’s Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $26,000,000 (the “Certificates”), payable from the levy of a direct and continuing ad valorem tax against all taxable property with the City sufficient to pay the interest on this series of Certificates as due and to provide for the payment of the principal thereof as the same matures, as authorized by Chapter 271, Subchapter C, Texas Local Government Code, as amended, and also payable from a subordinate lien and limited pledge of certain surplus net revenues of the City’s water and sewer system not to exceed $1,000, bearing interest at a rate or rates, not in excess of that prescribed by law, and maturing over a period of years not to exceed forty (40) years from the date thereof, as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council of the City at the time of issuance of the Certificates, for the purpose of evidencing the indebtedness of the City to finance all or any part of the contractual obligations to be incurred for the purpose of (1) the construction of public works, more specifically, the construction of road and street improvements, improvements to the City’s water system and wastewater treatment system, including acquisition and installation of automatic water meters and rehabilitation, sewer line bottleneck repairs and improvements and upgrades to the City’s wastewater treatment plant, improvements to the City’s parks and park facilities, and any items related thereto, and (2) payment of the professional services incurred in connection therewith (the “Project”).

 

In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.049, (A) the current principal amount of all of the City’s outstanding debt obligations secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes is $9,360,000, (B) the current combined principal and interest required to pay all of the City’s outstanding debt obligations secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes on time and in full is $11,546,319, (C) the maximum principal amount of the Certificates to be authorized is $26,000,000, (D) the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates to be authorized on time and in full is $41,365,000, (E) the maximum interest rate for the Certificates may not exceed the maximum legal rate of interest; and (F) the maximum maturity date of the Certificates to be authorized is March 1, 2065. The estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates to be authorized stated above is provided for illustrative purposes only and is based on an assumed interest rate of 5.00%. Market conditions affecting interest rates vary based on a number of factors beyond the control of the City, and the City cannot and does not guarantee a particular interest rate associated with the Certificates. The Certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of Texas Local Government Code sections 271.041 through 271.064.

 

The resolution designating certain outstanding debt obligations of the City as self-supporting for purposes of Chapter 271 is available upon request to the City at the address noted above.


 

WITNESS MY HAND AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY, this 12th day of January 2026.

 

/s/ Chris Borne, Mayor

CITY OF GROVES, TEXAS


 


 


 

CUBESMART

SELF STORAGE


 

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 January 23, 2026 at approx. 12:00 P.M. at www.storagetreasures.com:

 

CubeSmart 4330:

150 Morgan Dr, Vidor, TX 77662

 

Justin Morgan

Jason Jester

Robert Reagor


 


 


 

CENTRAL MAXI

STORAGE


 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

 

Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien.

 

Sale will be held at Central Maxi Storage at 885 Ridgewood Dr., Port Neches, Tx 77651 on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 1:15 pm.   Clean up and card deposit of $45.00 is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items will be sold for cash to the highest bidder.

 

Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenants:

 

Cecil Phillips

Julie T/ James Cain Champagne

Melissa LeBlanc

Kim Brucia

Joseph Caraway

Jacob Smith

Fernando Espinosa
 

Contents include: Furniture, house hold items, boxes, tools, misc. items


 


 

 

INVITATION TO BID

BID NO. MF1126-20

 

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Beaumont, Beaumont, Texas, until 2:00 P.M. (CT) , THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026, and all bids will be opened and publicly read in the City Council Chambers on that date for:

 

Construction of Police Department Evidence Storage

Located at 460 Wall St., Beaumont, Texas 77701

 

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. (CT) onsite at 460 Wall St., Beaumont, Texas 77701.


Bidding forms, specifications and all necessary information may be downloaded from the City’s e-bids platform at:  https://beaumonttexas.ionwave.net/Login.aspx.   


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.  

 

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid or combination of bids deemed advantageous to it.


Please make reference to Bid Number: MF1126-20

 

Bid Closing Date:

January 29, 2026

 

By: Tina Broussard

City Clerk

 


 

 

INVITATION TO BID

BID NO. WU1026-02

 

Sealed bids will be received online until 2:00 P.M. (CST), THURSDAY, JANUARY 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

WALL & AVENUE C LIFT STATION

REHABILITATION

(REBID)

BID NO. WU1026-02

 

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’ 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. (CST), on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026, in-person at 1350 Langham Rd, Beaumont, Tx 77707 in the Water Utilities Department Conference Room and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Attendees may join by internet or phone call:

 

https://bit.ly/4puMBQa

+1 903-405-2009

Passcode: 310 722 963#

 

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-bids is the only option to submit bids to the City of Beaumont effective 8/1/23.

 

Please make sure to reference Bid Number: WU1026-02

 

CITY OF BEAUMONT,

TEXAS, OWNER

 

By: Tina Broussard

City Clerk

 


 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

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Invitation for Bids


 

January 6, 2026

 

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department for Invitation for Bid (IFB 25-079/CG) Term Contract for Motor Fuel for Jefferson County, Pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code, the County Purchasing Act and 2 CFR Sections 200.318-327. 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 Engineering Department Conference Room (5th 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: Term Contract for Motor Fuel for Jefferson County, Pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code, the County Purchasing Act and 2 CFR Sections 200.318-327.


 

BID NUMBER: IFB 25-079/CG


 

DUE BY TIME/DATE: 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, February 11, 2026


 

MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Jefferson County Purchasing Department

1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor

Beaumont, Texas 77701

 

Any questions relating to these bid requirements should be directed to Cindy Greene, Contract Specialist at 409-835-8593 or via email at: Cynthia.greene@jeffersoncountytx.gov.  If no response in 72 hours, contact Deborah Clark, Purchasing Agent, at 409-835-8593 or by email at: deb.clark@jeffersoncountytx.gov.

 

Jefferson County encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) 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.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Deborah L. Clark,

Purchasing Agent

Jefferson County, Texas

 


 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

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Request for Proposal


 

January 13, 2026

 

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department for Request for Proposals (RFP 26-002/CG), Cafeteria Services for Jefferson County, Pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code, the County Purchasing Act and 2 CFR Sections 200.318-327. Specifications for this project may be obtained from the Jefferson County website, https://jeffersoncountytx.gov/Purchasing/,  or by calling 409-835-8593.

 

Proposals are to be sealed and addressed to the Purchasing Agent with the proposal number and name marked on the outside of the envelope or box. Proposers shall forward an original and five (5) hard copies of their proposal to the address shown below. Late proposals will be rejected as non-responsive. Proposals will be publicly opened and only the firm name will be read aloud in the Jefferson County Engineering Conference Room (5th Floor, Historic Courthouse) 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 at the time and date below. Proposals shall be opened in a manner that avoids disclosure of the contents to competing Proposers and maintains the confidentiality of the proposals during negotiations. Proposals will be open for public inspection after the award of the contract, except for trade secrets and confidential information. Proposers are invited to attend the sealed proposal opening.

 

To arrange a site visit, contact Cindy Greene, Contract Specialist at 409-835-8593 or via email at cynthia.greene@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.

 

PROPOSAL NAME: Cafeteria Services for Jefferson County, Pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code, the County Purchasing Act and 2 CFR Sections 200.318-327.


 

PROPOSAL NUMBER: RFP 26-002/CG


 

DUE DATE/TIME: 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, February 18, 2026

MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Jefferson County Purchasing Department

1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor

Beaumont, Texas 77701

 

Any questions relating to these requirements should be directed to Cindy Greene, Contract Specialist at 409-835-8593 or via email at cynthia.greene@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 (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) 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 proposal in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this bid.

 

Proposers 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.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Deborah L. Clark,

Purchasing Agent

Jefferson County, Texas

 


 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

Advertisement for

Invitation for Bids


 

January 6, 2026

 

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department for Invitation for Bid (IFB 25-078/CG), HVAC Maintenance, Repair, & Emergency Services for Jefferson County Facilities, Pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code, the County Purchasing Act and 2 CFR Sections 200.318-327. 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 Engineering Department Conference Room (5th 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: HVAC Maintenance, Repair, & Emergency Services for Jefferson County Facilities, Pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code, the County Purchasing Act and 2 CFR Sections 200.318-327.


 

BID NUMBER: IFB 25-078/CG


 

DUE BY TIME/DATE: 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, February 11, 2026


 

MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Jefferson County Purchasing Department

1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor

Beaumont, Texas 77701

 

Any questions relating to these bid requirements should be directed to Cindy Greene, Contract Specialist at 409-835-8593 or via email at: Cynthia.greene@jeffersoncountytx.gov.  If no response in 72 hours, contact Deborah Clark, Purchasing Agent, at 409-835-8593 or by email at: deb.clark@jeffersoncountytx.gov.

 

Jefferson County encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) 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.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Deborah L. Clark,

Purchasing Agent

Jefferson County, Texas

 


 


 

LEGAL NOTICE

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for Bids


 

January 15, 2026

 

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 for (IFB 26-001/SC) Term Contract HVAC and Refrigeration Services for Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6. Specifications for this project may be obtained from the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 webpage https://dd6.org/departments/purchasing/notices-for-bid/

 

Bids are to be sealed and addressed to Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 and marked “Administrative Sealed Bid” with “(IFB 26-001/SC) Term Contract for HVAC and Refrigeration Services” on the outside of the envelope. Bidders shall forward an original and one (1) copy of their bid to the address shown below. The District does not accept bids submitted electronically. Late bids will be rejected as non-responsive. Administrative bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 boardroom at the time and date below. Bidders are invited to attend the administrative sealed bid opening.

 

BID NAME: Term Contract for HVAC and Refrigeration Services


 

BID NUMBER: IFB 26-001/SC


 

DUE DATE/TIME: 2:00 PM, January 29, 2026


 

MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6

6550 Walden Rd.

Beaumont, Texas 77707

 

Any questions relating to these requirements should be directed to Karen K. Johnson, Chief Business Officer, at 409-842-1818 or kjohnson@dd6.org.

 

Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to take whatever action is in the best interest of the District.

 

All interested vendors are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this bid.


 

RESPONDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE INVITATION.

 

 

 

 

Karen K. Johnson, MBA, CTCD, CTCM

Chief Business Officer

Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6, Texas

 


 

 

THE STATE OF TEXAS

 

NO. 25DCCV2377

LABELLE MINING, LLC

VS.

CAROL JEAN GICINTO, ET AL

 

CITATION BY

PUBLICATION


 

58th DISTRICT COURT of

JEFFERSON COUNTY,

TEXAS


 

To: Carol Jean Gicinto, Ray Bradley, Bert Russell Bradley, Mary Hogue a/k/a May Sherman, Hazel Hartnett, Jack Harnett, Carolyn Crogan and Eleanor Hurd, the unknown heirs of the above-named individuals

DEFENDANTS:


 

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, January 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 58th District Court of Jefferson County sitting in Beaumont, Texas, and was filed on the 1st day of December 2025. It bears cause number 25DCCV2377 and is styled:

 

LABELLE MINING, LLC

vs.

CAROL JEAN GICINTO, ET AL

 

The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff (or plaintiff if pro se) is:

 

ETHAN L. SHAW

1301 WEST 25TH STREET

SUITE 406

AUSTIN, TX 78705

 

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 December 2025.

 

JAMIE SMITH,

DISTRICT CLERK

JEFFERSON COUNTY,

TEXAS

 

BY Erin Harper,

Erin Harper, Deputy

 


 

 

THE STATE OF TEXAS

 

TO: Unknown Father,

Respondent

 

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 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. 

 

The petition of Sandra Costello and Rachel Michelle Stein, Petitioners was filed in the 163rd District Court of Orange County, Texas on November 13, 2025, against Valerie Bianca Costello and Unknown Father, numbered 250648-D, and entitled In the Interest of Logan Mason Costello, a Child.

 

The suit requests ORIGINAL PETITION IN SUIT AFFECTING THE PAREN-CHILD RELATIONSHIP

 

The date and place of birth of the child/ren who is/are subject of the suit: 

 

Logan Mason Costello

September 29, 2025

Orange, Texas

 

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption.

 

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this November 19th, 2025. 

 

 

Anne Reed, District Clerk 

Orange County, Texas 

 

By:/S/ Kaitlyn Guillory, Deputy

 


 

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS


 

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KENNETH WADE PREJEAN, SR., Deceased, were issued on November 17, 2025, in Cause No.25CCPR1224, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: Dana R. Haynes.

 

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.

 

Dana R. Haynes,

Independent Executrix

of the Estate of KENNETH WADE PREJEAN, SR.

c/o ANITA F. PROVO,

Attorney at Law

1815 McFaddin

Beaumont, Texas 77701

 

DATED the 31st day of December 2025.


 

/s/ Anita F. Provo

ANITA F. PROVO

Attorney at Law

1815 McFaddin

Beaumont, Texas 77701

Telephone: (409) 835-0005

Facsimile: (409) 835-1370

 


 

 

NO. 12576


 

ESTATE OF

MARIAN HORTENSE STAMPLEY,

DECEASED

§

IN THE COUNTY COURT

OF

HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS


 

PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Marian Hortense Stampley, Deceased, were granted on January 7, 2026, under Docket No. 12576, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas, to: Michael Stampley, as Independent Executor.


 

Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows:

 

Michael Stampley

c/o Stuart C. Yoes

THE YOES LAW FIRM, L.L.P.

P. O. Drawer 7584

Beaumont, Texas 77726-7584

 

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 this 8th day of January 2026.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

THE YOES LAW FIRM, LLP 1855 Calder, Suite 200

P. O. Box 7584

Beaumont, Texas 77726-7584

Tel: (409) 833-2352

Fax: (409) 838-5577

Email: scy@yoeslawfirm.com

 

By: /s/ Stuart C. Yoes

Stuart C. Yoes

State Bar No. 00798605

 

ATTORNEYS FOR APPLICANT, MICHAEL STAMPLEY, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR

 


 

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of PATRICK KNOWLTON MOORHOUSE, Deceased, were issued on January 5, 2026, in Cause No. 25CCPR1486, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: MARY MOORHOUSE SMITH.

 

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: Mary Moorhouse Smith

12715 Birch

Beaumont, TX 77713


 

c/o: Donald W. Duesler Attorney at Law

1025 IH-10 North Beaumont, Texas 77706

 

DATED this 5th day of January 2026.

 

Donald W. Duesler

Donald W. Duesler

State Bar No.: 06166400 1025 IH-10 North Beaumont, Texas 77706 Telephone: (409) 898-0011 Facsimile: (409) 898-2185 E-mail: dueslerlegalcentre@gmail.com

 

Attorney for Applicant, MARY MOORHOUSE SMITH

 


 

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Carolyn P. Taylor, Decedent, were issued on January 7, 2026, in Docket No. 25CCPR1468 pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: Gary A. Taylor.

 

The residence of the Executor/Executrix is in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, the address is:

 

Estate of Carolyn P. Taylor

c/o David W. Starnes

4055 Dowlen Rd., Suite 118 Beaumont, TX 77706

 

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 this the 8th day of January 2026.

 

/s/ David W. Starnes

David W. Starnes,

Attorney for the Estate

 


 

 

NOTICE TO ALL

PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOHN WADE MONTGOMERY,

DECEASED

 

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John Wade Montgomery, Deceased were issued on November 12. 2025, in Cause No. 25CCPR1220, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to John Andrew Montgomery.

 

The address of such Independent Executor is:

 

John Andrew Montgomery

1012 Mimosa Drive

Nederland, TX 77627

 

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 this 9th day of January 2026.

 

RANDY DREWETT, P.C.

6280 Delaware, Suite A

Beaumont, Texas 77706

(409) 833-4000

By: /s/ Randy Drewett

Randy Drewett, Attorney for John Andrew Montgomery, Independent Executor of the Estate of John Wade Montgomery, Deceased

 


 

 

NOTICE TO ALL

PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARTHA R. GILBERT, DECEASED

 

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Martha R. Gilbert, Deceased were issued on November 12. 2025, in Cause No. 25CCPR1203, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Rebecca Hanratty.

 

The address of such Independent Executor is:

 

Rebecca Hanratty

5431 Main Ave.

Groves, TX 77619

 

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 this 9th day of January 2026.

 

RANDY DREWETT, P.C.

6280 Delaware, Suite A

Beaumont, Texas 77706

(409) 833-4000

By: /s/ Randy Drewett

Randy Drewett, Attorney for Rebecca Hanratty, Independent Executor of the Estate of Martha R. Gilbert, Deceased

 


 

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Allen Thomas Hebert, Jr., Deceased, were issued on January 12, 2026, in Cause No. 25CCPR1686, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Theresa Gayle Habert aka Theresa Gail Hebert.

 

All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to:

 

Theresa Gayle Habert aka Theresa Gail Hebert

c/o Zach Celeste

Attorney at Law

P. O. Box 3708

Beaumont, TX 77704

 


 

 

THE STATE OF TEXAS

CITATION BY

PUBLICATION


 

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF

JOHN ETHAN MORGAN, DECEASED

 

DEFENDANT(S) GREETING:


 

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 10:00 a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of issuance thereof, same being Monday, 12/01/2025 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Alisha Lovato, Contestant and Heir, in said Court 11/17/2025 in Cause No. 25CCPR1469, styled,

 

In the Estate of:

JOHN ETHAN MORGAN, 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 (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 20th day of November 2025.

 

Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg, County Clerk

Jefferson County, Texas

 

By Suzette Johnson,

Suzette Johnson,

Deputy Clerk

 


 

 

THE STATE OF TEXAS

CITATION BY

PUBLICATION


 

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF

DWAIN CHRISTOPHER KAUFMAN, SR.,

DECEASED

 

DEFENDANT(S) GREETING:


 

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 10:00 a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of issuance thereof, same being Monday, 12/29/2025 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Rozetta A. Kaufman, Applicant, in said Court 11/25/2025 in Cause No. 25CCPR1659, styled,

 

In the Estate of:

DWAIN CHRISTOPHER KAUFMAN, 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 (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 16th day of December 2025.

 

Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg, County Clerk

Jefferson County, Texas

 

By Reagan Dixon,

Reagan Dixon,

Deputy Clerk

 


 

 

THE STATE OF TEXAS

CITATION BY

PUBLICATION


 

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF

TONY TRENELLE PERRY, DECEASED

 

DEFENDANT(S) GREETING:


 

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 10:00 a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of issuance thereof, same being Monday, 01/12/2026 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Vanessa Maria Perry, Applicant, in said Court 01/12/2026 in Cause No. 26CCPR0001, styled,

 

In the Estate of:

TONY TRENELLE PERRY, 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 (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 2nd day of January 2026.

 

Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg, County Clerk

Jefferson County, Texas

 

By Reagan Dixon,

Reagan Dixon,

Deputy Clerk

 


 

 

LEGAL NOTICE


 

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code that BB’s

Beaumont, LLC has applied for a Mixed Beverage, Late Hours Certificate and Food and

Beverage Certificate to be issued to BB’s Tex-Orleans located at 2325 Calder St.,

Beaumont, Jefferson County, TX 77702.

Manager of said Limited Liability Company is BB’s Café Services, L.P., General Partner

of the Limited Partner is Boz Partners LLC. Manager of GP is Brooks E. Bassler.

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