JEFFERSON COUNTY PURCHASING
DEPARTMENT
LEGAL NOTICE
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Invitation for Bids
February 17, 2026
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department for Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-004/CG), Term Contract for Generator Inspections, Routine Maintenance and Service 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 ) copies 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: Term Contract for Generator Inspections, Routine Maintenance and Service 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 26-004/CG
DUE BY TIME/DATE: 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, March 25, 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 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 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
CITY OF BEAUMONT
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
*NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING*
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ON:
DATE: Monday, March 9, 2026
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street
The meeting will also be broadcast on the City’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnY6nNk8zfXZulMg1zbwEBg
1) TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: A request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a garage apartment.
Planning Division File #PZ2026-36.
FILED BY: City of Beaumont
LOCATION OF
PROPERTY: 2394 Angelina Street
ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Being Lot 7, Block 10, Oaks Addition Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.16 acres, more or less.
2) TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: A request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a garage apartment.
Planning Division File #PZ2026-37.
FILED BY: City of Beaumont
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 40 Minor Street – behind 2341 Angelina Street
ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Being the western ½ of Lot 5, all of Lot 6, and the adjacent closed alley, Block 16, Oaks Addition Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.26 acres, more or less.
3) TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: A request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a garage apartment.
Planning Division File #PZ2026-38.
FILED BY: City of Beaumont
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 855 N 3rd Street – behind 1912 Hazel Avenue
ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Being Lot 1, Block 32, and the southern 10’ of the adjacent closed alley, McFaddin Second Addition Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.172 acres, more or less.
4) TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: A request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a house.
Planning Division File #PZ2026-39.
FILED BY: City of Beaumont
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 1194 5th Street
ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Being the center 50’ of Lots 8 - 10, Block 43, McFaddin Second Addition Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.16 acres, more or less.
5) TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a wraparound porch with posts.
Planning Division File #PZ2026-40.
FILED BY: John Sims
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 2490 North Street
ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Being Lot 14 & 15, Block 30, Averill Addition Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.35 acres, more or less.
“Equal Housing Opportunity”
THE MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION
Elayna Luckey, Planner II
Public Service
Announcement: Fair Housing, It’s the Law
To promote fair housing practices, the City of Groves encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: 512-371-7473.
Policy of
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
The City of Groves does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, its federally assisted programs or activities. The Mayor has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8).
Citizen Participation & Grievance Procedures Notice
The City of Groves has adopted complaint and grievance procedures regarding its Community Development Block Grant Mitigation program (CDBG-MIT). Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at 3947 Lincoln Ave, Groves, TX 77619 during regular business hours. Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling the Mayor, Civil Rights Officer at (409) 543-7625. These procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if s/he wishes to file a complaint or grievance about CDBG-MIT activities. A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with respect to the CDBG-MIT project, may during regular business hours submit such complaint or grievance, in writing to the City Secretary, at 3947 Lincoln Ave, Groves, TX 77619 or may call (409) 543-7625. The City of Groves will make every effort to respond fully to such complaints within fifteen (15) working days where practicable.
Equal Employment
Opportunity Statement
The City of Groves does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Aviso Público: Vivienda Justa, Es la Ley
Para promover prácticas de equidad de vivienda, La Ciudad de Groves anima a los propietarios e inquilinos potenciales a ser conscientes de sus derechos bajo las leyes nacionales de Vivienda Justa. Título VIII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1968, como enmendada, prohíbe la discriminación contra cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estado familiar o origen nacional en la venta o renta de unidades en el mercado de la vivienda. Para obtener más información sobre la equidad de vivienda o para informar sobre una posible discriminación de vivienda justa, llame a la Comisión Laboral de Texas al (888) 452-4778 o (512) 463-2642 TTY: 512-371-7473.
Política de No
Discriminar a Base de
Estado de Discapacidad
La Ciudad de Groves no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en la admisión o acceso a, o empleo, en sus programas o actividades que reciben ayuda federal. Mayor ha sido designado para coordinar el cumplimiento de los requisitos de no discriminación contenidos en el Departamento de Vivienda (HUD) y reglamentos de Desarrollo Urbano de aplicación de la Sección 504 (24 CFR Parte 8).
Participación Ciudadana y Procedimientos de Quejas Aviso
La Ciudad de Groves ha adoptado procedimientos para quejas y denuncias con respecto al programa de Bloque para El Desarrollo Comunitario - Mitigación (CDBG-MIT). Los ciudadanos pueden obtener una copia de estos procedimientos escritos en 3947 Lincoln Ave, Groves, TX 77619 durante las horas regulares. Los ciudadanos también pueden solicitar los procedimientos por correo al llamar a la Mayor, Oficial de Derechos Civiles, al (409) 543-7625. Estos procedimientos describen los pasos que se deben seguir para que un ciudadano pueda, si desea, presentar una queja o reclamo acerca de las actividades del programa CDBG-MIT. Una persona que tiene una queja o reclamación sobre cualquiera de los servicios o actividades en relación con el programa CDBG-MIT, lo pueden hacer durante las horas regulares por escrito a la City Secretary, a 3947 Lincoln Ave, Groves, TX 77619 o pueden llamar a (409) 543-7625. La Ciudad de Groves hará todo lo posible para responder con plenitud las quejas dentro de los quince (15) días hábiles cuando sea posible.
Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo
La Ciudad de Groves no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género u origen naciónal.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LEAD SWITCH REALIGNMENT PROJECT
Port of Beaumont
Navigation District of
Jefferson County, Texas
Sealed lump sum BIDS will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas at the Port of Beaumont Administrative Office, 1225 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 until 2:00 p.m. local time, Beaumont, Texas on April 8, 2026 for the Lead Switch Realignment Project, at which time the BIDS will be opened publicly and read aloud. BIDS received after closing time will be returned unopened.
Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to Mr. Brandon Bergeron, Director of Engineering, at the Port of Beaumont, P.O. Drawer 2297, Beaumont, Texas 77704. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as BID for Lead Switch Realignment Project and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of the BIDDER, its address, and its contractor’s license number (if applicable). If forwarded by overnight or express mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to Mr. Brandon Bergeron, Port of Beaumont, 1225 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701. For purposes of express mail forms, the Port’s telephone number is (409) 835-5367. BIDS received by telefacsimile will not be accepted.
A pre-bid conference will be held at the Port of Beaumont Administrative Office, 1225 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas. The pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. local time, Beaumont, Texas on March 11, 2026. ATTENDANCE AT THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE IS MANDATORY AND IS A PREREQUISITE TO A BIDDER BEING AWARDED THE BID.
TWIC Cards are required for all contractor and subcontractor employees that enter the Port of Beaumont. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining these cards and the cost of these cards shall be included in the bid price. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining training (performed by Port Authority Police) for their supervisors or designated employees to be certified as TWIC escorts to accompany any non-TWIC employees, subcontractors, vendors, etc. as per 33 CFR 101.
Each BID must include a BID BOND (certified check, cashier’s check or BIDDER’S bond), equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the BID. BID BONDS of unsuccessful BIDDERS will be returned after award of successful bidder.
The Project includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following items in accordance with the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS and PROJECT DRAWINGS:
Contract Award/Notice to Proceed
Mobilization
Installation of Barricades, Signs, and Traffic Handling
Demolition
Excavation/Fill
Installation and Drainage Features
Construction of Railbeds
Installation of Ties, Rail, and Switches
Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls
Railroad Flaggers
Demobilization
The BID Documents may be examined without charge at the Port of Beaumont’s address listed above during normal working hours.
The BID Documents will also be available at the Port’s website for download at the following link: https://www.pobtx.com/bids-and-qualifications-requests.
In accordance with Texas State law, including Local Government Code Chapter 176, each BIDDER MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT WITH THEIR BID A COPY OF THE VENDOR’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT “O”.
The Port of Beaumont reserves the right to reject any or all BIDS and to waive formalities in BIDDING. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the price in any BID, the Port of Beaumont reserves the right to consider the most advantageous BID thereof or reject the BID.
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals addressed to West Jefferson County Municipal Water District, Jefferson County, 7824 Glenbrook Drive Beaumont, Texas 77705; will be received at the offices of West Jefferson County Municipal Water District; for furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, superintendence, and labor for the construction of the Second Water Line Relocation and Crossing of FM 365 and IH-10.
Bids will be received until 2:00 PM March 17, 2026, at the Water District Secretary’s Office, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after closing time will be returned unopened.
The right is reserved by West Jefferson County Municipal Water District, as its interest may require, to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received.
There will be a Non-Mandatory pre-bid conference with the Engineer, Owner, and Prospective Bidders at 2:00 PM March 10, 2026, at the Water District Office Conference Room 7824 Glenbrook Drive Beaumont, Texas 77705.
The Contract Documents, including the Plans and Specifications, are on file and may be examined at the office of Soutex Surveyors and Engineers, 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642. Copies may be secured from Soutex Surveyors & Engineers for a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Plans and Specifications are also available on CivCast.
Bid Security, only in the form of: 1) a certified or cashier’s check drawn on a Texas bank and made payable to West Jefferson County Municipal Water District; 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 on the form shown in the Contract Documents. A Contractor Qualification Statement must also accompany each bid.
Bids may be held by West Jefferson County Municipal Water District for a period not to exceed 60 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.
Upon award, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and a performance bond if the bid is over $100,000.
West Jefferson County Municipal Water District
Daniel Hidalgo, General Manager
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
FAMILY LAW DIVISION
IN RE:
FERMON K. BROWN, JR.
Petitioner/Father
and
SHANEQUA M.
PATTERSON
Respondent/Mother
Case No. 2026-DR-000222;
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PATERNITY/PARENTAL RIGHTS ACTION
To: Shanequa M. Patterson
l/k/a 901 Main Avenue, Apt. 188
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for paternity and parental rights has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Gayle J. Ryba, Esquire, Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is 224 E. Intendencia Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502 on or before March 27, 2026. The original answer should be filed with the clerk of this court either before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing Address and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915). Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Court at Pensacola Escambia County, Florida on this 10th day of February 2026.
PAM CHILDERS
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Leslee Scruggs
DEPUTY CLERK
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Wilma L. Edwards-Haliburton, Deceased, were issued on January 16, 2026, in Cause No. 26CCPR0087 pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Paula Denise Haliburton-Waller.
All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to:
Wilma L. Edwards-
Haliburton, Estate
c/o Melody Carrier
505 Orleans St. Suite 505
Beaumont, TX 77701
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Nancy E. Scott a/k/a Nancy Tevis Scott a/k/a Nancy Elizabeth Scott, Deceased, were issued on February 18, 2026, in Cause No. 26CCPR0111, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: Gary Kevin Scott.
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: P. Dean Brinkley
The Brinkley Law Firm, PC
2905 Toccoa Road
Beaumont, TX 77703
DATED the 18th day of February 2026.
/s/ P. Dean Brinkley
P. Dean Brinkley
Attorney for Gary Kevin Scott
State Bar No.: 00793388
2905 Toccoa Road
Beaumont, Texas 77703
Telephone: (409) 835-5800
Facsimile: (409) 835-5880
E-mail: dbrinkley@ctclaw.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Winifred Lara Fondren a/k/a Winifred Fondren, Deceased, were issued on February 18, 2026, in Cause No. 26CCPR0215, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Charles Glen Fondren.
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.
Charles Glen Fondren
c/o Sheigh Summerlin Rhodes
Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, L.L.P.
P.O. Box 26005
Beaumont, Texas
77720-6005
(409) 838-1000 Telephone
(409) 833-8236 Fax
srhodes@rmqlawfirm.com
DATED the 19th day of February 2026.
Sheigh Summerlin Rhodes
Sheigh Summerlin Rhodes
Attorney for Independent
Executor
State Bar No.: 24051401
Physical: 801 Laurel St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Mailing: P.O. Box 26005
Beaumont, TX 77720-6005
Telephone: (409) 838-1000
Facsimile: (409) 833-8236
E-mail: srhodes@rmqlawfirm.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of WILLIAM THOMAS MCGALLION, Deceased, were issued on January 29, 2026, in Cause No. 12534, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas, to: JESSICA DANIELLE HICKS.
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: Jessica Danielle Hicks
3928 CR 4700
Silsbee, TX 77656
c/o: Donald W. Duesler Attorney at Law
1025 IH-10 North Beaumont, Texas 77706
DATED this 18th day of February 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, JESSICA DANIELLE HICKS
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
§
Mark Foreman and Karla Youngblood, appointed Independent Co-Executors of the Estate of Uann P. Foreman, Deceased, Cause #26CCPR0163 in Jefferson County, Texas, by the Judge of the County Court of said County on February 18, 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 18th day of February 2026.
LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR.
State Bar #06072700
(409) 724-7979
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
§
Peggy Ellen Payne, appointed Independent Executor of the Estate of James D. Payne, Deceased, Cause #26CCPR0148 in Jefferson County, Texas, by the Judge of the County Court of said County on February 18, 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 18th day of February 2026.
LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR.
State Bar #06072700
(409) 724-7979
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
§
Stephen Alan Russell, appointed Independent Executor of the Estate of Charlsie Kate Russell a/k/a Charlsie Walker Russell, Deceased, Cause #26CCPR0118 in Jefferson County, Texas, by the Judge of the County Court of said County on February 18, 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 18th day of February 2026.
LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR.
State Bar #06072700
(409) 724-7979
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Daniel Perry Holden, Deceased, were issued on July 14, 2025, in Cause No. 12427, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas, to Brandi Nicole Hamilton.
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.
TO: Brandi Nicole Hamilton
Independent Executrix of the Estate of Daniel Perry Holden
c/o: Jennifer Jackson Morones
Jackson Morones P.L.L.C.
P.O. Box 2383
Silsbee, Texas 77656
DATED the 16th day of February 2026.
By:
/s/ Jennifer Jackson Morones
Jennifer Jackson Morones
SBOT: 24046480
JACKSON MORONES PLLC
P.O. Box 2383
222 N. 5th Street
Silsbee, Texas 77656
Telephone: (409) 385-9800
Facsimile: (409) 385-9801
Email: jennifer.morones@jmlawtexas.com
ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTRIX, BRANDI NICOLE HAMILTON
NOTICE
TO
ALL
PERSONS
HAVING
CLAIMS
AGAINST
THE
ESTATE
OF
EARL
WILLIAM
DEWEES,
SR.,
DECEASED
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of EARL WILLIAM DEWEES, SR., Deceased were issued on February 2, 2026, in Cause No. 25CCPR1620 pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: DONALD ELLISON DEWEES.
The address of such Independent Executor is:
DONALD ELLISON DEWEES
c/o The Monk Law Firm
4875 Parker Drive
Beaumont, TX 77705
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 23rd day of February 2026.
THE MONK LAW FIRM
4875 Parker Drive Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 724-6665
By: /s/Brandon P. Monk
Brandon P. Monk, Attorney for the Estate of Earl William DeWees, Sr., Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Neva (Penney) D. Doss, Deceased, were issued on the 17th day of February 2026, in Cause No. 25CCPR1773, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, in Probate to Trisha Ellen Doss, as Independent Executor.
All persons having claims against the Estate which is currently being administered are required to present same within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to:
John Creighton, III
Creighton, Fox, Johnson & Mills, PLLC
P.O. Box 5607
Beaumont, Texas 77726.
DATED this 18th day of February 2026.
Trisha Ellen Doss, Independent Executor of the Estate of Neva (Penney) D. Doss, Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of J.C. Modica a/k/a John Calvin Modica, Deceased, were issued on the 4th day of February 2026, in Cause No.26CCPR0038, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, in Probate to Angela Christine Schwab and Christina Ann Salinas, a/k/a Christina Ann Modica Salinas, as Independent Co-Executors.
All persons having claims against the Estate which is currently being administered are required to present same within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to:
Lance C. Fox
Creighton, Fox, Johnson & Mills, PLLC
P.O. Box 5607
Beaumont, Texas 77726.
DATED this 4th day of February 2026.
Angela Christine Schwab and Christina Ann Salinas, a/k/a Christina Ann Modica Salinas, Independent Co-Executors of the Estate of J.C. Modica a/k/a John Calvin Modica, Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of G. Violet Toomey (aka Gwendolyn Violet Toomey), Deceased, were issued on February 23, 2026, in Cause No. 26CCPR0169, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: Brenda Travis, Independent Executor.
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.
Brenda Travis
1908 Ave. F
Nederland, TX 77627
DATED the 23rd day of February 2026.
/s/ Travis McCall
Travis McCall
Attorney for
Brenda Travis
State Bar No.: 13320200
25548 Hwy. 124
Hamshire, TX 77622
Telephone: (409) 833-2889
Facsimile: (409) 833-2890
Email: Travis@travismccall.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Benny Garza, Jr., Deceased, were issued on February 23, 2026, in Cause No. 26CCPR0161, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Christopher Garza and Jacob Alan Garza.
All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to:
Christopher Garza and Jacob Alan Garza
c/o Zach Celeste
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 3708
Beaumont, TX 77704
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jerry D. Stevens, Sr., Deceased, were issued on February 23, 2026, in Cause No. 26CCPR0160, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Jerry D. Stevens, Jr.
All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to:
Jerry D. Stevens, Jr.
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
MANUEL LYNN SMITH, JR., 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, 03/02/2026 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Patricia Ann Smith, Applicant, in said Court 02/11/2026 in Cause No. 25CCPR0651, styled,
IN THE ESTATE OF:
MANUEL LYNN SMITH, JR., 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 18th day of February 2026.
Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg, County Clerk
Jefferson County, Texas
By Victoria Frasier,
Victoria Frasier,
Deputy Clerk
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLES EDWARD
HOLLYFIELD, 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, 02/16/2026 then and there to answer the proceeding to declare heirship filed by Lester Wayne Hollyfield, Applicant, in said Court 02/04/2026 in Cause No. 26CCPR0171, styled,
IN THE ESTATE OF:
CHARLES EDWARD
HOLLYFIELD, 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 5th day of February 2026.
Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg, County Clerk
Jefferson County, Texas
By Suzette Johnson,
Suzette Johnson,
Deputy Clerk
THE STATE OF TEXAS
No. 25DCFM0075
THE STATE OF TEXAS
VS.
JOSE REYES, CELENE TORRES
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
279th DISTRICT COURT of JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
To: CELENE TORRES
AND TO ALL IT MAY CONCERN,
CELENE TORRES
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 17th day of February 2026. 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:
JOSE ISMAEL REYES; CELENE TORRES
was filed in the 279th District Court of Jefferson County, Texas, on the 18th day of February 2026 against
CELENE TORRES RESPONDENT
numbered 25DCFM0075 and entitled ‘In the Interest of:
CAROLINA BARAJAS TORRES
The nature of the suit is a request for PETITION TO MODIFY PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP.
The date of birth of the CHILD who is the subject of the suit are as follows:
CAROLINA BARAJAS TORRES
12/10/2020
ISSUED and GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said court, at office, this the 18th day of February 2026.
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 Renee Garsee, Deputy
Renee Garsee, Deputy
THE STATE OF TEXAS
No. 25DCFM1082
IN THE INTEREST OF S.A.
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
279th DISTRICT COURT of JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
To: UNKNOWN FATHER
AND TO ALL IT MAY CONCERN,
UNKNOWN FATHER
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 18th day of August 2025. 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:
DUANE M. DUPRE, SR.; HELEN M. DUPRE
was filed in the 279th District Court of Jefferson County, Texas, on the 18th day of August 2025 against
UNKNOWN FATHER RESPONDENT
numbered 25DCFM1082 and entitled ‘In the Interest of:
SAGE GREY ALDAPE
The nature of the suit is a request for First-Amended Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship.
The date of birth of the CHILD who is the subject of the suit are as follows:
SAGE GREY ALDAPE
12/25/2020
ISSUED and GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said court, at office, this the 17th day of February 2026.
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
THE STATE OF TEXAS
No. 26DCFM0168
IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF EBINDIE IVO BATE AND LUCIENNE AJAPLEFAC
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
279th DISTRICT COURT of JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
To: LUCIENNE AJAPLEFAC
AND TO ALL IT MAY CONCERN,
LUCIENNE AJAPLEFAC
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 11th day of February 2026. 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:
EBINDIE IVO BATE
was filed in the 279th District Court of Jefferson County, Texas, on the 11th day of February 2026 against
LUCIENNE AJAPLEFAC RESPONDENT
numbered 26DCFM0168 and entitled ‘In the Interest of:
EBINDIE JOEL EPE
EBINDIE MIGUEL EFUETLANCHA
The nature of the suit is a request for ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE
The date of birth of the CHILDREN who are the subject of the suit are as follows:
EBINDIE JOEL EPE
06/15/2013
EBINDIE MIGUEL EFUETLANCHA
12/31/2015
ISSUED and GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said court, at office, this the 16th day of February 2026.
The court has the authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the interest of the CHILDREN 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 CHILDREN.
JAMIE SMITH,
DISTRICT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TX
BY Renee Garsee, Deputy
Renee Garsee, Deputy
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Code that The King Crawfish Shack 2 LLC DBA
Cabana Mariscos has filed
for a Mixed
Beverage Permit to be issued at 1990 IH 10 S, Beaumont,
Jefferson
County,
Texas.
Officers: Javier Aguillon-
Managing
Member
LEGAL NOTICE
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Malt Beverage Retail Dealer’s Off-Premises Permit by West Vidor C Store LLC, doing business as (DBA) Brake Time, to be located at 695 Hwy 90 Old W Vidor TX United States Orange 77662. The officer of said corporation is Muhammad Akhtar, Manager.
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