PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Address for Jefferson County Emergency Service District No. 1
Pursuant to 775.036(f) Section of the Texas Health and Safety Code, notice is hereby given that the address for the Jefferson County Emergency Service District No. 1 is as follows:
Administrative Office:
13550 River Oaks Blvd.
Beaumont, Texas 77713
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Address for Jefferson County Emergency Service District No. 3
Pursuant to 775.036(f) Section of the Texas Health and Safety Code, notice is hereby given that the address for the Jefferson County Emergency Service District No. 3 is as follows:
Administrative Office:
3554 S. Pine Island Rd.
Beaumont, Texas 77713
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Address for Jefferson County Emergency Service District No. 4
Pursuant to 775.036(f) Section of the Texas Health and Safety Code, notice is hereby given that the address for the Jefferson County Emergency Service District No. 4 is as follows:
Administrative Office
12880 FM 365
Beaumont, Texas 77705
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Address for Jefferson County Emergency Service District No. 5
Pursuant to 775.036(f) Section of the Texas Health and Safety Code, notice is hereby given that the address for the Jefferson County Emergency Service District No. 5 is as follows:
Administrative Office
12393 2nd Street
P.O. Box 277
Hamshire, Texas
77622
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
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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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
THE STATE OF TEXAS
NO. 25DCCV1803
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF
VS.
JONATHAN AARON GOSSETT, JASON JAMES GOSSETT, JUSTA JOY DAUGHRITY AKA JUSTA JOY GOSSETT, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JOHN HERMAN GOSSETT AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JOY E. GOSSETT, DEFENDANTS
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
172ND DISTRICT COURT of
JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS
To: The Unknown Heirs of John Herman Gossett and The Unknown Heirs of Joy E. Gossett
DEFENDANT:
Re: 120 1st Ave.,
Nederland, TX 77627
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 19, 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 172nd District Court of Jefferson County sitting in Beaumont, Texas, and was filed on the 5th day of September 2025. It bears cause number 25DCCV1803 and is styled:
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF
VS.
JONATHAN AARON GOSSETT, JASON JAMES GOSSETT, JUSTA JOY DAUGHRITY AKA JUSTA JOY GOSSETT, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JOHN HERMAN GOSSETT AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JOY E. GOSSETT,
DEFENDANTS
LOT NO. THIRTY EIGHT (38) IN BLOCK NO. THREE (3) OF CENTRAL GARDENS ADDITION IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF PLAT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 6 PAGE 31 MAP RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE
The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff (or plaintiff if pro se) is:
KELLY M. DOHERTY
CODILIS & MOODY, P.C.
20405 STATE HIGHWAY 249, SUITE 170
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77070
The nature of the demands of said Plaintiff is for enforcement and foreclosure of a deed of trust lien on the property as described in Plaintiff’s Original Petition.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said court, at Beaumont, Texas, this the 13th day of November 2025.
JAMIE SMITH,
DISTRICT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS
BY Erin Harper,
Erin Harper, Deputy
THE STATE OF TEXAS
NO. 25DCCV1672
RICHARD NORTH
VS.
ALLEN GAUTREAUX, ET AL.
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION –
PERSON
58th DISTRICT COURT of
JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS
To: BUSTER HAWK KAY
DEFENDANT:
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 19, 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 27th day of August 2025. It bears cause number 25DCCV1672 and is styled:
RICHARD NORTH
vs.
ALLEN GAUTREAUX,
ET AL
The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff (or plaintiff if pro se) is:
BRUCE GREGORY
1617 MAGNOLIA AVE.
PORT NECHES, TX 77651
The nature of the demands of said plaintiff is shown by a true and correct copy of Plaintiff’s 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 3rd day of December 2025.
JAMIE SMITH,
DISTRICT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS
BY Mercedez Watler,
Mercedez Watler, Deputy
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 DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
§
Jennifer Leigh Williamson, appointed Independent Executor of the Estate of Leslie Diane Cook, Deceased, Cause #25CCPR1377 in Jefferson County, Texas, by the Judge of the County Court of said County on December 1, 2025, 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 her, 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 1st day of December 2025.
LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR.
State Bar #06072700
(409) 724-7979
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
ELLARETTA NEZY SMILEY, 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, 01/05/2026 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Al Deshion Nezy, Applicant, in said Court 10/16/2025 in Cause No. 25CCPR1471, styled,
In the Estate of:
ELLARETTA NEZY
SMILEY, 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 23rd day of December 2025.
Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg, County Clerk
Jefferson County, Texas
By Reagan Dixon,
Reagan Dixon,
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Travis Alexander, Deceased, were issued on the 10th day of December 2025 in Cause No. 25CCPR1269 pending in the Probate Court at Law of Jefferson County, Texas, to: Mark Alexander.
The post office address of the Independent Executor is:
Mark Alexander
c/o Thomas C. Mayo
The Mayo Law Firm
967 Orleans
Beaumont, Texas 77701
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 5th day of January 2026.
The Mayo Law Firm
By: /s/ Thomas C. Mayo
Thomas C. Mayo
Attorneys for the Estate
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lois Theresa Loupe, Deceased, were issued on January 5, 2026, in Cause No. 25CCPR1703, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: Lynell Landry.
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: Myra Gregory
Attorney at Law
1617 Magnolia Avenue
Port Neches, Texas 77651
DATED the 6th day of January 2026.
/s/ Myra Gregory
Myra Gregory
Attorney for Lynell Landry
State Bar No.: 00789091
1617 Magnolia Avenue
Port Neches, Texas 77651
Telephone: (409) 727-0900
Facsimile: (409) 727-0902
E-mail: mgregory@gregory-lawfirm.com
THE STATE OF TEXAS
No. 24DCFM1226
IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF CARMEN GUADALUPE RAMIREZ
AND
JOSE MANUEL SANCHEZ OJEDA
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
279th DISTRICT COURT of JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
To: JOSE MANUEL SANCHEZ OJEDA
AND TO ALL IT MAY CONCERN,
JOSE MANUEL SANCHEZ OJEDA
RESPONDENT
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 20 days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition was filed on 19th day of August 2024. 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 Petition of:
CARMEN GUADALUPE RAMIREZ
was filed in the 279th District Court of Jefferson County, Texas, on the 19th day of August 2024 against
JOSE MANUEL
SANCHEZ OJEDA,
RESPONDENT
numbered 24DCFM1226 and entitled ‘In the Interest of:
SKARLETT SANCHEZ RAMIREZ
The nature of the suit is a request for ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
The date of birth of the CHILD who is the subject of the suit are as follows:
SKARLETT SANCHEZ RAMIREZ
08/28/2017
ISSUED and GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said court, at office, this the 4th day of December 2025.
The court has the authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the interest of the CHILD 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 adoption of the CHILD.
JAMIE SMITH,
DISTRICT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TX
BY Cielo Castillo, Deputy
Cielo Castillo, Deputy