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La Porte

La Porte ISD faces challenges head on as it welcomes students back

  • Aug 13

Lanes reopen after overturned big rig on SH 225 EB: La Porte officials

  • Aug 4

Man charged with capital murder in 2012 death of La Porte toddler

  • Aug 4

Man arrested in connection with 2012 murder of toddler: AG's office

  • Aug 3

Plans for possible Islamic Center in La Porte draw online backlash

  • Jul 25

Man arrested on child porn, child sexual abuse charges: La Porte PD

  • Jul 8

Highway 146 frontage road NB closed for emergency repairs: Officials

  • May 14

700+ volunteers needed this weekend to help honor fallen Texans

  • Dec 3, 2025

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La Porte ISD faces challenges head on as it welcomes students back

  • Aug 13
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Plans for possible Islamic Center in La Porte draw online backlash

  • Jul 25
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ABC13 Sports captures sights and sounds in Border Battle rivalry game between La Porte and Deer Park

  • Aug 30, 2025
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ABC13 Sports captures sights and sounds in Border Battle rivalry game between La Porte and Deer Park

  • Aug 30, 2025
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ABC13 Sports captures sights and sounds in Border Battle rivalry game between La Porte and Deer Park

  • Aug 30, 2025
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La Porte defeats Deer Park in Border Battle rivalry game in new Bulldog Stadium

  • Aug 30, 2025
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Texas A&M bound student athlete says he's inspired following upbringing

  • May 11, 2025
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Neighbors of La Porte man facing sexual abuse, porn charges say they noticed him around children

  • May 9, 2025

Latest Stories

La Porte defeats Deer Park in Border Battle rivalry game in new Bulldog Stadium

The first Friday night in the high school football season was a huge community event in La Porte, and the Bulldogs gave their fans a big 35-31 win against rival Deer Park.

  • Aug 31, 2025

A remarkable journey of a young man's path from Ethiopian orphanage to Texas A&M glory with ABC13

When times were tough, his siblings held him up. ABC13's Greg Bailey talks with Texas A&M-bound student-athlete Esyau Wallling on how his and his three siblings' adoption changed his life.

  • May 11, 2025

Neighbors of La Porte man facing sexual abuse, porn charges say they noticed him around children

According to his neighbors, Enrique "Ricky" Vela was often seen on a scooter late at night, sometimes with children. "I was shocked," one neighbor told ABC13.

  • May 9, 2025

La Porte man faces multiple sex charges after police say they found child pornography on his phone

Police were searching the man's phone for evidence tied to a robbery case when they say they found child pornography. They say the victims are local boys, and they fear there could be more victims.

  • May 8, 2025

Former La Porte PE teacher Kody Caleb Smith charged with possession of child pornography

The 35-year-old confessed to downloading explicit child pornography for years after investigators found 77 files on his devices.

  • Mar 12, 2025