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La Porte

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

La Porte defeats Deer Park in brand new Bulldog Stadium

  • Aug 31, 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

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

Homeowner hospitalized after being shot in neck by suspect while in garage in La Porte

La Porte police say the homeowner was in his garage when the suspect shot him. The suspect is in custody.

  • Mar 7, 2025