🌱 Want to ask La Porte officers questions over coffee next week?
La Porte, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again La Porte! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to ask La Porte officers questions over coffee next week?
- Heading to Coffee with a Cop Day in La Porte today?
- How did La Porte’s volleyball team fare in a tight match?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Hunter Buildings "Get Hooked" Fishing Tournament.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 73.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Coffee with a Cop Day offers La Porte residents a chance to chat with local officers. (pasadenian.com) — La Porte residents are invited to meet local police officers over coffee on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 8–10 a.m. at the Starbucks on S SH 146. The informal Coffee with a Cop gathering is meant to break down barriers, encourage casual conversation about community life, and help neighbors get to know the officers who serve La Porte outside of emergencies. 
2. Yesterday in Pasadena: Thursday, October 1st 2026 (pasadenian.com) — La Porte residents are invited to meet local officers during today’s Coffee with a Cop Day, highlighted alongside a voter registration event at nearby American Legion Post 521. The broader Pasadena roundup also previews Repticon at Campbell Hall this weekend, October markets and festivals, animal shelter adoption deals, and several October community events that La Porte neighbors can easily attend.
3. Volleyball roundup for Oct. 2, 2026 (galvnews.com) — Local volleyball fans will note that La Porte edged Ball High 3–2 in recent district play, highlighted in a roundup of Galveston County high school results. The piece also details standout performances from nearby schools like Dickinson, Clear Springs, and Friendswood, helping La Porte readers track how regional rivals are shaping up this season.
4. Three Arrested After League City Search Uncovers Narcotics, Firearms and Images (kgtx7news.com) — A major League City search tied to an online child-exploitation tip led to three arrests and the seizure of large quantities of THC products, marijuana, and numerous firearms. La Porte police were among several regional agencies credited with assisting the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and federal partners, underscoring how local officers collaborate on serious multi-jurisdictional investigations.
📸 Around La Porte
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Randy Meadows at Southern Komfort Kitchen →
Southern Komfort Kitchen, 2501 Underwood Rd, La Porte
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
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2026 Hunter Buildings "Get Hooked" Fishing Tournament →
3620 Miramar Drive, La Porte
5:00 am
Friday October 16
📣 La Porte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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High Caliber Gun Show →
Convention Center and Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena
9:00 am -
Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show →
Campbell Hall, 7601 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena
9:00 am -
Inaugural Fix Your Crown Conference →
Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street, Baytown
10:00 am -
Pink Table Brunch →
2610 N Alexander Dr, Baytown
10:00 am -
Kemah Boardwalk - Oktoberfest 2026 →
Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah
2:00 pm -
The Old Fashioned Barrister presents Tailgate on the Tide →
2613 1/2 NASA Road 1, Seabrook
2:30 pm -
Well-Being Discovery Event →
Radiance Healer's Sanctuary, 1317 4th Street, Seabrook
3:00 pm -
Travis Lance at Cabo Clear Lake →
Cabo Clear Lake, 2513 NASA Rd. 1, Seabrook
4:00 pm -
Travis Lance Music at Cabo Clear Lake →
Cabo Clear Lake, 2513 NASA Rd. 1, Seabrook
4:00 pm -
Travis Lance solo Saturdays by the water →
Cabo Clear Lake, 2513 NASA Rd. 1, Seabrook
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My dear neighbors...
l need a recommendation for an electrician in the La Porte area. Thank you (Nextdoor Creekmont)
- MRC GLOBAL posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing in La Porte. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Deer Park. 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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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