Flaring at LyondellBasell facility reported

The La Porte Office of Emergency Management shared reports of flaring at the La Porte LyondellBasell chemical facility. A Community Awareness Emergency Response was shared related to the incident on January 16. According to LyondellBasell, a Process Upset incident occurred around 2:00 p.m. at the facility located at 1515 Miller Cut-Off Road. The company said [...]

By |2024-01-17T14:18:35+00:00January 17th, 2024|La Porte News|Comments Off on Flaring at LyondellBasell facility reported

La Porte chemical emergency leads to shelter-in-place order

A "chemical emergency" in La Porte led to a shelter-in-place order and eight people being hospitalized. Authorities from the city of La Porte say that a chemical release of phosgene led to the emergency. The release occurred at ALTIVIA Speciality Chemicals. Officials said that the release of phosgene happened as a result of the rupture [...]

By |2023-12-13T21:42:36+00:00December 13th, 2023|La Porte News|Comments Off on La Porte chemical emergency leads to shelter-in-place order

Two people killed in La Porte collision

A man and a woman died as a result of a crash in La Porte this week. Authorities received reports of an accident Monday morning around 10:00 pm in the 11400 block of Spencer Highway. When paramedics arrived, they discovered that both drivers had died in the accident. A full investigation into the collision is [...]

By |2023-11-15T14:54:05+00:00November 15th, 2023|La Porte News|Comments Off on Two people killed in La Porte collision

La Porte grass fire destroys firefighting rigs

A diesel truck sparked a large grass fire in La Porte, and the smoke could be seen for miles. The fire spread just east of the Fred Hartman Bridge at Spillmans Island. Two firefighting rigs were destroyed in the fire, which was put out later in the evening. No injuries were reported in the fire. [...]

By |2023-10-26T13:54:12+00:00October 26th, 2023|La Porte News|Comments Off on La Porte grass fire destroys firefighting rigs

La Porte man stabbed girlfriend, then turned knife on self

A La Porte woman is expected to survive after her boyfriend stabbed her multiple times. Authorities say that after stabbing his girlfriend, he stabbed himself in the chest and neck. The incident took place in the 300 block of West C Street. The woman was taken by Life Flight to the hospital and her boyfriend [...]

By |2023-09-27T12:24:10+00:00September 27th, 2023|La Porte News|Comments Off on La Porte man stabbed girlfriend, then turned knife on self

La Porte Police Department officer under investigation

A La Porte PD officer who has been on the job for more than three years is under investigation for the misuse of official information or bribery. The Texas Rangers are investigating him related to a capital murder case in Houston from March of this year. Documents from the search warrant revealed what authorities are [...]

By |2023-09-20T12:48:04+00:00September 20th, 2023|La Porte News|Comments Off on La Porte Police Department officer under investigation

All safe after La Porte fire

A fire early Wednesday morning in La Porte brought firefighters to the 1200 block of Miller Cut Off Road. Fortunately, no one was injured. Clouds and smoke were visible north of SH-225, but flames were put out within the hour. Authorities say that the La Porte fire was contained to an office space. INEOS Oligomers, [...]

By |2023-05-24T13:12:49+00:00May 24th, 2023|La Porte News|Comments Off on All safe after La Porte fire

Small plane crashes at La Porte Municipal Airport, pilot in critical condition

A small plane crash Monday morning at La Porte Municipal Airport led to the hospitalization of the pilot. Authorities say that the single-engine plane experienced a mechanical issue as it was approaching the airport. The issue led the plane to nosedive into a nearby grassy area. Firefighters carried the pilot away from the accident; he's [...]

By |2023-04-26T10:41:40+00:00April 26th, 2023|La Porte News|Comments Off on Small plane crashes at La Porte Municipal Airport, pilot in critical condition

All clear issued after La Porte warehouse fire

Officials say that they've finished testing the air and water in La Porte after a warehouse fire, and they're saying there are no hazards toward the community. A warehouse fire burned for several hours overnight this past weekend in La Porte. The warehouse fire started around 10 p.m. Saturday evening along South 5th Street near [...]

By |2022-11-17T14:39:11+00:00November 17th, 2022|La Porte News|Comments Off on All clear issued after La Porte warehouse fire

Flames put out at La Porte Oxy Vinyls plant

A fire incident at the Oxy Vinyls plant in La Porte is under investigation. The fire occurred at 2400 Miller Cut-Off Road around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday. Officials say they were able to put out the fire by around 4:00 a.m. Authorities say that there were no injuries involved in the fire and that there is [...]

By |2022-06-21T13:12:28+00:00June 21st, 2022|La Porte News|Comments Off on Flames put out at La Porte Oxy Vinyls plant
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