{ "city": "La Porte", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pub-laporte/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "PZ Commission to weigh street closures, accessory dwelling permit", "summary": "The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider street closures, a subcommittee dissolution, and a public hearing for a secondary dwelling unit permit. One agenda item was removed because the application was incomplete. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comment.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e31d8a08-33f7-4d18-af13-d9134f901283&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e31d8a08-33f7-4d18-af13-d9134f901283&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c80bc3f0-629a-428c-b8d3-dbfd9d18b27c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c80bc3f0-629a-428c-b8d3-dbfd9d18b27c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors, LPDC", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5afbd6e6-44e2-42f4-8602-fd811937c366&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5afbd6e6-44e2-42f4-8602-fd811937c366&lang=English" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Keep La Porte Beautiful Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review DDG costs, recycling center, and fall events", "summary": "The Keep La Porte Beautiful Committee will meet to discuss updates on the DDG project, animal shelter landscaping, recycling center operations, and upcoming events. They will also hear reports from subcommittees and staff, and may take action on these items.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=68d886c3-a57c-4bcc-b31d-c8b921206ca8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=68d886c3-a57c-4bcc-b31d-c8b921206ca8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "TIRZ 1 - La Porte Redev. Auth. Board", "headline": "TIRZ 1 board meeting scheduled for Aug 13, 2026", "summary": "This is a procedural agenda for the TIRZ 1 Board of Directors/La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board meeting. No specific items for discussion or action are listed beyond the meeting notice and standard administrative details.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=07771c78-e9a7-42f7-bb30-3d9df2d24ea4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=07771c78-e9a7-42f7-bb30-3d9df2d24ea4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees", "headline": "Pension board to consider retirement benefits for three firefighters", "summary": "The Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees will meet to consider retirement benefit claims for three members, approve meeting minutes, and review the department pension roster. The board will also accept physical fitness certifications for 15 new members and terminate four inactive members.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1d98e8dd-ebcc-4226-88aa-740981d7a1a4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1d98e8dd-ebcc-4226-88aa-740981d7a1a4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Drainage and Flooding Committee", "headline": "Drainage committee to review updated floodplain maps and 100-acre-foot pond project", "summary": "The La Porte Drainage and Flooding Committee will hear a presentation on recently updated floodplain maps and discuss the status of the 100-acre-foot detention pond project near the Pasadena Convention Center and Brookglen Subdivision. The committee will also receive updates on Harris County Flood Control District projects and current drainage projects, and may take action on these items.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=83789ce0-9f10-4f93-89ae-b27d482502be&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=83789ce0-9f10-4f93-89ae-b27d482502be&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget and appoint redistricting committee", "summary": "The La Porte City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026. Key items include a presentation and discussion on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, with a taxpayer impact statement showing the current tax rate of $0.710000 per $100 valuation. The Council will also consider forming a Redistricting Advisory Committee and making appointments. Several consent agenda items involve contracts for drainage improvements, fleet telematics, a water storage grant, and equipment purchases.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b65014e1-d192-4320-9589-c0e233efc9c9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b65014e1-d192-4320-9589-c0e233efc9c9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "City Council Notice of Possible Quorum", "headline": "City Council meeting scheduled for July 29, 2026", "summary": "The City Council has issued a notice of possible quorum for a meeting on July 29, 2026. The agenda includes an HOA Quarterly Roundtable document.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2292ac5d-9f06-4e10-8b32-5fac54ca27dd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2292ac5d-9f06-4e10-8b32-5fac54ca27dd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors, LPDC", "headline": "Board to vote on $3.8M CIP projects and FY2026-27 budget", "summary": "The La Porte Development Corporation Board will consider approving its proposed 2026-27 fiscal year budget and a list of 12 capital improvement projects totaling $3,807,050, including a $2.6 million golf course irrigation system. Also up for action are several enhancement grant agreements, an incentive agreement for street improvements, amendments to the enhancement grant policy, and extensions for existing agreements. The board will also discuss a Purple Heart Monument and enter executive session on a litigation claim.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9803942c-338a-4de0-bdcd-d294d8bafafe&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9803942c-338a-4de0-bdcd-d294d8bafafe&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Fiscal Affairs Committee", "headline": "Fiscal Affairs Committee to review quarterly spending and investment reports", "summary": "The Fiscal Affairs Committee will meet to review financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The committee may take action on the procurement card and investment reports for the 2026 fiscal year.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=052d55c6-051c-4c32-9f57-6475ac11238a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=052d55c6-051c-4c32-9f57-6475ac11238a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "La Porte City Council to consider $850,000 incentive for Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd.", "summary": "The City Council will discuss economic development incentives and several infrastructure projects. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a pet care use permit and truck route amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=eb096aab-8149-4cfe-a915-1b28816bd753&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=eb096aab-8149-4cfe-a915-1b28816bd753&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board to hold public hearing on Special Exception for shed at 1327 Browning Lane", "summary": "The La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its April 23, 2026 meeting. It will then conduct a public hearing on Special Exception #SE-2026-0004, a request by Sharon Jones for Ellie James LLC to replace a detached metal storage shed on a 0.444‑acre parcel at 1327 Browning Lane in the Large Lot zoning district. The agenda also includes routine citizen comment and board business.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d7754215-31d6-4a26-b07d-5834353f2948&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d7754215-31d6-4a26-b07d-5834353f2948&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Keep La Porte Beautiful Advisory Committee", "headline": "Keep La Porte Beautiful Committee to review FY27 budget, Main Street revitalization, and landscaping updates", "summary": "The Keep La Porte Beautiful Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on a range of beautification initiatives. Key items include a presentation on the FY27 budget and beautification account purchase options, updates on Main Street revitalization meetings, and an animal shelter landscaping update. The committee will also hear subcommittee reports and a presentation on the Business of the Quarter program.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6666628c-0b01-4595-af13-0e208975984e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6666628c-0b01-4595-af13-0e208975984e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission to review the annual zoning map and recent council actions", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct its annual review of potential zoning map amendments. The meeting also includes a report on recent City Council actions related to planning and zoning business.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=32a178fa-8a9f-4318-b288-a800e60d2f0b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=32a178fa-8a9f-4318-b288-a800e60d2f0b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "La Porte Area Water Authority Board of Directors", "headline": "La Porte Area Water Authority discusses FY27 budgets and contract renewals", "summary": "The Board of Directors will review the proposed FY27 budget for the La Porte Area Water Authority and the City of Houston Southeast Water Purification Plant. Additionally, the board will consider renewing an operations contract with the City of La Porte and receive an update on cost sharing negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=93b8585c-b741-48bc-bbe9-eac5a5938591&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=93b8585c-b741-48bc-bbe9-eac5a5938591&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission to hear presentation on Unified Land Development Code update", "summary": "This is a special meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission convened for a work session. The sole substantive item is a presentation from Kendig Keast Collaborative, LLC on the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) project. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9d827099-2c21-4f26-ac75-99f0aea0c26a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9d827099-2c21-4f26-ac75-99f0aea0c26a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council approves drainage, waste, and transit contracts", "summary": "The La Porte City Council will consider approving contracts for drainage improvements, waste equipment, and transit services, along with a public hearing on the Fire Department budget and a proposed ordinance regulating the feeding of feral animals.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4e5f552d-66fa-4ddd-9acc-1a4b7fec0bab&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4e5f552d-66fa-4ddd-9acc-1a4b7fec0bab&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Drainage and Flooding Committee", "headline": "Drainage committee to discuss pond project and survey requirements", "summary": "The La Porte Drainage and Flooding Committee will meet to review the status of a 100-acre-foot detention pond near the Pasadena Convention Center, receive updates on Harris County Flood Control District projects, and consider a proposal to require topographical surveys for new construction grading.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=747708fa-4021-499d-9266-baa13db99d8b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=747708fa-4021-499d-9266-baa13db99d8b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "TIRZ 1 - La Porte Redev. Auth. Board", "headline": "TIRZ 1 Board meets with no listed agenda items", "summary": "This meeting of the TIRZ #1 Board of Directors/La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board is entirely procedural, with no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings listed on the agenda. The agenda contains only standard notices and attachments.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d597e8c2-212f-4341-a42c-080f98a3f96a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d597e8c2-212f-4341-a42c-080f98a3f96a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Golf Course Multi-Purpose Event Center Ad Hoc Committee", "headline": "Committee meeting with no listed agenda items", "summary": "This meeting appears to have no substantive items for discussion or decision. The agenda is only procedural boilerplate.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5525d895-06d2-404a-9e77-9a7e922d51c3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5525d895-06d2-404a-9e77-9a7e922d51c3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Animal Shelter Advisory Committee", "headline": "The La Porte Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will hold its regularly scheduled meeting.", "summary": "This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and lists no substantive items for discussion. No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c3d75453-7a18-44c9-aee3-f9dd229295f9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c3d75453-7a18-44c9-aee3-f9dd229295f9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider $7M drainage, $1M siren projects", "summary": "The council will vote on consent items including applications for $1 million for outdoor warning sirens and up to $7 million for Northside neighborhood drainage improvements from disaster recovery funds. Public hearings will be held on two special use permits: one to allow civic and political organizations in an existing development and another to build a single-family home on McCabe Road. Other actions include a fireworks permit, an enhancement grant for a business facade, a street closure, and forming a committee for a multi-purpose event center at Bay Forest Golf Course.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c0fbcfb8-973c-487b-964d-5584f62d4d3e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c0fbcfb8-973c-487b-964d-5584f62d4d3e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors, LPDC", "headline": "Board to discuss litigation, approve $26k grant, terminate other incentive agreement", "summary": "The La Porte Development Corporation Board will consider approving a $26,618.79 enhancement grant for R Favorite Things LLC at 102 W. Main Street, terminating a grant agreement with Kate Davis Holdings LLC at 2151 Underwood Road, and discussing litigation over a previously terminated incentive agreement with Dimensions Comics in executive session. The board will also receive the Economic Alliance annual report and consider supporting a Tourism Friendly Texas certification application.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2d94dee0-90ad-4b8f-b79c-071e960448f7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2d94dee0-90ad-4b8f-b79c-071e960448f7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider pet care permit for 9805 Fairmont Pkwy", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a pet care business. The commission will also discuss the scope and process for its required annual review of city zoning and land use maps.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b8ccc41d-4ad3-4487-ace2-ee2c6c711dc4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b8ccc41d-4ad3-4487-ace2-ee2c6c711dc4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Keep La Porte Beautiful Advisory Committee", "headline": "Keep La Porte Beautiful Committee to discuss city beautification and budget", "summary": "The committee will review landscaping and revitalization plans for Main Street, the 13th Street Corridor, and the city animal shelter. Members will also discuss the Fall Tree Planting Program and the budget for the remainder of the fiscal year.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=37cf4357-a402-442b-aaa3-8c46e597db6c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=37cf4357-a402-442b-aaa3-8c46e597db6c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District Board of Directors", "headline": "Board to hold public hearing and vote on FY2026-2027 budget", "summary": "The La Porte Fire Control Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2026-2027 budget and consider its approval. The meeting also includes citizen comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and board comments.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9aa85c8a-21d5-420b-a3a8-69e27acc1da6&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9aa85c8a-21d5-420b-a3a8-69e27acc1da6&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "TIRZ 1 - La Porte Redev. Auth. Board", "headline": "TIRZ 1 Board meeting with no specific agenda items listed", "summary": "This meeting of the TIRZ #1 Board/La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board is largely procedural. The agenda does not list any specific items for discussion or decision; it only references an agenda packet and general legal notices.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=583b3c2b-8da1-45ee-9b88-118fa5665eaa&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-laporte.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=583b3c2b-8da1-45ee-9b88-118fa5665eaa&lang=English" } ] }