🌱 Blue Santa registration opens for La Porte school families
La Porte, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello La Porte! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Blue Santa registration opens for La Porte school families
- La Porte native joins Texas Country Reporter's storytelling team
- La Porte lieutenant honored for reviving child's cold case
Also on today's calendar: TIRZ #1/La Porte Redevelopment Authority Meeting and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower this morning, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. LPPD's Blue Santa registration now open for LPISD students and families. (pasadenian.com) — La Porte families with LPISD students can now register for Blue Santa holiday assistance, with spaces limited. The police department and its Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will hold distribution December 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at Underwood Baptist Church, 2104 Underwood. Community members can contribute money or new, unwrapped toys. 
2. Texas Country Reporter Welcomes Sammy Zaborowski as New Producer (texasmonthly.com) — La Porte native Sammy Zaborowski is joining Texas Country Reporter as a producer, helping find Texans whose everyday lives make compelling stories. He will shoot, write and edit for the long-running show after working for Houston Dynamo FC. His editing credits include an ESPN volleyball segment that won a Lone Star Emmy in 2024.
3. La Porte Lt. Lance Cook received Officer of the Year award from American Legion Post 319. (pasadenian.com) — La Porte police Lt. Lance Cook has received American Legion Post 319's Officer of the Year award for reviving an investigation into a one-year-old child's suspected homicide in 2012. Police say Cook reopened the case in April 2024, and subsequent work with the Texas Attorney General's Office led Harris County prosecutors to accept charges against a suspect.
4. Yesterday in Pasadena: Monday, November 9th 2026 (pasadenian.com) — La Porte police records staff get recognition in a Pasadena-area community roundup for maintaining information and supporting officers and investigators. Elsewhere, the roundup highlights continuing Beltway 8 construction near Spencer Highway and upcoming activities, including free Black Box Academy recitals at Pasadena Little Theatre on November 13 and 14.
5. Lufkin's Abseck resigns as head football coach/AD (news-journal.com) — Lufkin is searching for a new football coach after Carl Abseck resigned Tuesday, ending two seasons as head coach and athletic director. His Panthers finished 13-9 with one playoff appearance, closing his tenure with a 42-7 loss at La Porte in the 2026 season finale.
📸 Around La Porte
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Tri-City Business Growth Partners - Mission Entrepreneurship →
604 W Fairmont, La Porte
9:00 am
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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TIRZ #1/La Porte Redevelopment Authority Meeting →
604 W Fairmont, La Porte
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Theater UIL Public Performance
Salyards Cafeteria
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La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon →
La Porte TX -
Cycle the City with Mayor Helton →
La Porte TX
6:30 pm -
In Person - COMPLIMENTARY - Contracts - 20 Question Trivia – Latest Contract Changes →
Bayway Homes – Sylvan Beach Enclave Model Home, 1355 Mixander Wy, La Porte
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Christmas on Main →
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Main Street Trade Days →
100 S Broadway, La Porte
Thursday November 12
Sunday November 15
Tuesday November 17
Friday November 20
Thursday December 3
Saturday December 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CreativiTeen: Wood Slice Painting →
Deer Park Public Library, 3009 Center St., Deer Park
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Art in the Park →
Dow Park Pavilions, Deer Park
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November Meeting →
The Battleground, 1600 Georgia Avenue, Deer Park
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Toddler Storytime →
Deer Park Public Library, 3009 Center St., Deer Park
10:15 am
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Travel Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in La Porte. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook in La Porte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Porte here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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