Judge censured for jailing lawyer in Texas case
The Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct reprimanded Cameron County Justice of the Peace Gualberto Weaver for issuing flawed warrants and having lawyer Ruben Pena jailed on a $690,000 bond in 1997. Pena said the arrest tore his family apart and the panel ordered Weaver to receive 16 hours of mentor guidance on bonds and probable cause. The commission also reprimanded Amarillo Justice of the Peace Marvin Dean Mitchell, who resigned after allegations of sexual harassment by juvenile girls.
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Fire at BP Amoco plant forces Texas City evacuation
A chemical plant fire at BP Amoco in Texas City forced evacuations after smoke billowed over the area. One worker was injured pulling away from the blaze in the coker unit around 1 10 p m local time and the fire was under control within about 40 minutes. Authorities monitor air safety as investigators seek the cause.
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County border dispute heats Texas land grab stakes
Denton and Tarrant counties fight ownership of about 5500 acres in Trophy Club Southlake and Westlake, potentially worth over 1 billion as development surges along the Alliance Corridor. Judge Mullin rejected Tarrant County sovereign immunity defenses and held the 1852 boundary line remains, with final judgment pending proper marking.
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Sunnyvale battles ruling on minority housing bias
In Sunnyvale, east Dallas County, officials fight a federal injunction finding the town barred minorities with a one acre residential lot rule and a 1971 apartment ban. Judge Buchmeyer orders new laws to boost apartments and low income housing and urges a change in Sunnyvale’s hostile reputation. Mayor Phaup says the ruling misreads efforts to preserve a rural lifestyle and halts town activity.
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College president charged in fraud case at Corpus Christi
In Nueces County a suit alleges Texas A&M University Corpus Christi President Rovert K. Furgason unduly influenced 99 year old Frances K. Snyder to transfer nearly two million dollars to the university foundation leaving her with about twenty seven thousand. The lawsuit by Snyder’s grandson Bryan Lee Holmes cites conspiracy fraud breach of fiduciary duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Furgason declined comment.
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