Judge to announce South Park ruling at 3 p.m. Friday

January 06, 2010 4:48 PM
Scott Lawrence


State District Judge Bob Wortham will announce his ruling in the South Park school case during a hearing at 3 p.m. Friday, according to an assistant with the court.

Judge Wortham has been deciding whether BISD can demolish South Park Middle School. Supporters of the building, constructed in 1922, say they want to preserve at least some it for future use as a campus or for some other use.

In July the Beaumont Heritage Society sued BISD to prevent the district from tearing down the building to construct a new school as part of the $389 million bond program.

Judge Wortham granted a Temporary Injunction in August but hasn't ruled on a Permanent Injunction.

The school board has moved forward with plans to demolish the school by approving a bid for the work.