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.
Collapse at decommissioned power plant near La Porte; 2 hospitalized
Two people were taken to the hospital after a structure collapse during the demolition of a decommissioned power plant near La Porte, officials say.
18-wheeler carrying lithium ion batteries overturns in La Porte
No obvious leaks have been detected after an 18-wheeler carrying lithium ion batteries overturned, the La Porte Office of Emergency Management says.
La Porte PD holds toy drive as part of Blue Santa Program
It's the season of giving and the La Porte PD is counting on your help to assist with their toy drive donation.
House exploded, caught fire in La Porte due to supposed gas leak, 2 injured
Two people were injured and taken for treatment after a house in La Porte exploded and caught fire in a supposed gas leak.
La Porte High School staff member seen yelling at student
Shocking cellphone video shows a staff member at La Porte High School face to face with a student yelling obscenities.
LIST: Houston-area schools supporting Uvalde by having students wear maroon, white on Tuesday
Numerous Houston-area school districts are showing their support for students in Uvalde by wearing their school colors on Tuesday.
Battleship Texas takes a historic voyage for a multi-million dollar makeover
The iconic USS Texas took to the water again, journeying from LaPorte to Galveston to undergo $35-million in repairs.
Battleship Texas moves from San Jacinto Battleship Site to Galveston for extensive renovations
The iconic Battleship Texas moved from the San Jacinto Battle Ground Site in La Porte to the Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston starting Wednesday for extensive renovations to the ship's hull.
Battleship Texas leaving La Porte for repairs at end of month
The historic Battleship Texas is scheduled to depart San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in La Porte at the end of the month to undergo a repair project. Here's where the ship is going.
Fire extinguished at Oxy Vinyls plant in La Porte, officials say
A fire was extinguished early Tuesday morning at the Oxy Vinyls plant in La Porte, and no injuries were reported, officials said.
La Porte police searching for suspects following deadly road rage incident
The La Porte Police Department needs your help locating the suspects involved in a deadly road rage incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon.
11-foot alligator captured in La Porte
What a catch! An 11-foot alligator was captured in La Porte on Monday afternoon near Pecan Park.
Grass fire in La Porte prompts officials to have residents avoid area
The blaze was so intense, that it required assistance from Deer Park Fire Department for a Grass Rig
Firefighters battling structure fire in La Porte
Details are very limited, but authorities said the fire is located on the 400 block of Arizona.
Final weekend to visit Battleship Texas in La Porte before move for restoration
Battleship Texas will open one last time to the public before it is moved to a Galveston shipyard for restoration.
SWAT standoff ends at Shoreacres home
SWAT teams were at a home in the City of Shoreacres, where a person was reportedly barricaded.
Fuel thieves targeting gas stations, stealing dozens of gallons
The owners of a gas station in La Porte are speaking with FOX 26 after thieves got away with half a tank of fuel.
La Porte woman honored for her role in WWII
A 100-year-old woman was honored for her role in one of the largest operations in World War II on Thursday.