La Porte fire: Woman confesses to starting fatal house fire
A woman faces charges of murder and arson after confessing to igniting a fire at her home, resulting in the death of an elderly resident in La Porte.
La Porte fire: Woman dies in structure fire
La Porte authorities are investigating a fire that claimed the life of a woman early Monday morning.
La Porte ISD Board of Trustees names next high school principal
La Porte Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously selects Dr. Kade Griffin as the next principal of La Porte High School, citing his proven leadership and dedication to the district, with an official start date in the summer.
La Porte City Council to consider moratorium on vape/tobacco shops on Monday
The La Porte City Council is deliberating the implementation of a moratorium on the establishment of vape and tobacco shops within city limits, aiming to provide time for research and long-term regulation solutions while awaiting the council's decision.
La Porte ISD receives National Recognition for music education
La Porte ISD earns the Best Communities for Music Education designation for the third consecutive year, recognizing their ongoing dedication to providing outstanding music education opportunities for students across all grade levels.
Police say homicide-related charges possible after teen dies days before 18th birthday
Teen dies of fentanyl poisoning, homicide-related charges could be in the works.
La Porte HS student dead after taking fentanyl-laced pill
In a tragic update to a story we brought you on Thursday, La Porte High School student Christopher Flores has died after unknowingly taking a fentanyl-laced pill.
La Porte H.S. student on life support after taking fentanyl-laced pill, police launch criminal investigation
Teen hospitalized on life support after unwittingly ingesting fentanyl-laced pill prompts urgent community awareness and criminal investigation.
La Porte Police Chief Doug Ditrich visitation, memorial service announced
A visitation and memorial service will be held next week for La Porte Police Chief Doug Ditrich. He died in an accident in Sabine County.
La Porte Police Department mourns sudden passing of Chief Doug Ditrich
After a fatal accident in Milam on Sunday, the La Porte Police Department mourns the loss of its Police Chief, Doug Ditrich.
La Porte ISD breaks ground on Bulldog Stadium site
La Porte ISD officials have broken ground on the site of Bulldog Stadium after voters approved the replacement of the stadium.
La Porte OEM reports flaring at LyondellBasell chemical facility
A Community Awareness Emergency Response was sent out by La Porte Office of Emergency Management due to an incident at a chemical company on Tuesday.
Houston weather: School districts canceling after school activities due to weather
Due to the severe weather that is rolling cross the Houston area today, several school districts have announced they are canceling after school activities for Monday.
La Porte crime: Authorities searching for man who punched out a window
La Porte police need your help locating a man who smashed a window of a local business.
La Porte shelter-in-place lifted following Altivia's chemical leak
LaPorte residents are no longer urged to stay inside due to a chemical leak.
La Porte diesel truck fire spread to nearby marsh, black smoke seen
A large diesel truck fire has spread to a nearby marsh near La Porte, officials say.
La Porte stage 1 drought conditions now in effect
La Porte city officials are asking residents to start conserving water due to drought conditions.
La Porte ISD holding active attack exercise Wednesday
Texas law enforcement personnel are preparing to conduct an active attack exercise at La Porte High School.
Report: Valve removed accidently caused 2021 Fatal Acid Release at LyondellBasell La Porte Complex
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report into the July 27, 2021, fatal acetic acid release at the LyondellBasell La Porte Complex in La Porte, Texas.
Small plane crashes at La Porte Municipal Airport, pilot hospitalized
Authorities are piecing together what led up to a small plane crashing at La Porte Municipal Airport early Monday morning.