UPDATE: Judge grants temporary restraining order for Kountze cheerleaders

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A temporary restraining order granted today allows the Kountze cheerleaders to use their faith-based signs for the next 14 days.

The cheerleaders were initially told by the school district that they could not use the signs, which feature scripture verses, at school functions.

An attorney, David Starnes, filed the restraining order against the district and it was granted by Hardin County District Judge Steve Thomas.

The district and the cheerleaders' attorney will return to court Oct. 4 for a temporary injunction hearing.

Update: A judge has granted a temporary restraining order, which will allow the Kountze cheerleaders to display their signs for at least 14 days. The next hearing has been set for Oct. 4.

Update: Kountze attorney David Starnes has filed papers requesting a temporary restraining order to allow the Kountze cheerleaders to display their faith-based signs at football games.

Check back with BeaumontEnterprise.com as more information becomes available.

Previous reporting: The faith of some Kountze Lions could soon lead them to a courtroom.

A discrimination lawsuit is expected to be filed against the Kountze school district after administrators told the high school's cheerleaders this week they could not use scripture verses on the signs and banners they display at football games.

If the case does make it to a judge, the cheerleaders can expect their own squad of supporters as the controversy over the signs has rallied the small Hardin County community.

"I think what they're doing is right," said Jessica Daughtry, a Kountze resident. "When I saw it (the sign), it brought tears to my eyes. It's just so awesome and positive."

Read more of this story and see what the district has to say about the issue in Thursday's Enterprise.

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