Father's Custody

Joe Atkins works at his desk as his daughter, Hollie Atkins watches tv at their home in Lumberton, TX, Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

VX Protest

Residents march to St. John's Missionary Baptist Church from the Carver Terrace Park to protest VX nerve agent waste material being transported to the area for inceneration in Port Arthur, TX, Saturday, September 29, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Church Celebration

Ruth Le Rosen and Wanda Hefley sing during the 105th anniversay hymn sing at the First Baptist Church in Port Arthur, TX, Saturday, September 22, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Clint Black

Clint Black performs at the Lutcher Theater in Orange, TX, Thursday, September 27, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Pauper's Grave

A homemade cross marks the spot where Billy C. Crowe is buried at Magnolia Cemetary in Beaumont, TX, Monday, October 15, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Artist Portrait

Artist, Grace Megnet poses for a portrait at her gallery on 9th Street in Beaumont, TX, Monday, October 15, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Rice Festival

The Freakout takes fairgoers on a wild ride at the Texas Rice Festival in Winnie, TX, October 6, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley