A Southeast Texas housing developer is suing the City of Port Neches, alleging city officials blocked the construction of a new apartment complex after residents made racially motivated complaints, according to a federal lawsuit filed earlier this month. Jeff Akhtar, a developer who planned to build a 140-unit complex on Twin City Highway and Eighth Street, claims in his suit filed on Nov.
Racist Backlash Halted Port Neches Apartment Construction, Developer Alleges
By Brandon Scott, The Beaumont Enterprise
Mon, 11/14/2016 - 8:34am
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