4Q Newsletter 2025

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OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2025

Upcoming Meetings

Meeting agendas and minutes for all boards, committees, and City Council can be found at LaPorteTX.gov/Agendas

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

CITY HOLIDAYS

City offices will be closed on November 27 & 28 and December 24 & 25.

Garbage pick up scheduled for these days will resume on your next scheduled day

cited to introduce our new wallet-sized Stay Connected cards. rds provide an easy way to access City services, get emergency d stay informed about local events and projects. Simply scan ode to sign up for the communication options that work best for can grab a free card at City Hall or the Cha

First-Ever ¡Mi Ciudad! Program

Connects with La Porte Residents

TheCityofLaPorterecentlycelebrated thesuccessfulcompletionofthe inaugural¡MiCiudad!(MyCity)program Thisgroundbreakingtwo-nightseries,led entirelyinSpanish,wasdesignedto fosterstrongerconnectionsbetweenthe cityanditsSpanish-speakingresidents

Theprogramwasthebrainchildof DeputyCitySecretaryMariaLawler,who envisioneditasawaytoreachresidents whomaynotofteninteractwithlocal government.Lawlernotedthata significantnumberofLaPorteresidents speakalanguageotherthanEnglishat home,andthegoalof¡MiCiudad!wasto provideawelcomingandaccessible spaceforthiscommunity.

Duringthesessions,attendeeshadthe opportunitytolearnaboutavarietyof cityfunctionsandservices,including publicsafety,development,parksand recreation,andemergencyservices The contentprovidedanoverviewsimilarto thecity'sannualCityU program,butwith allinformationpresentedcompletelyin Spanish

Thesuccessofthefirst-ever¡MiCiudad! programhighlightsthecity’s commitmenttocommunity engagementandinclusivity.Ahuge thanksgoestoMariaLawlerforhervision andtoalltheparticipantswhohelped maketheprogramasuccess.This initiativeisavitalsteptowardcreatinga moreengagedandconnectedLaPorte foreveryone.

TheCityofLaPorteisinsearchofguestpledgersfor theCityCouncilmeetings!AreyouastudentinLa PorteISD?OracollegestudentfromLaPorte?Ifyou wouldliketobeaguestpledger,please contacttheCitySecretary’sOfficeat CitySecretary@LaPorteTX.gov.Guestpledgerscome inallages–joinusatanupcomingmeeting!We lookforwardtohearingfromyou!

PhaseIIrenovationsareofficiallyunderwayatthe LaPorteRecreationandFitnessCenter(RFC) The citycouncilapproveda$25millioncontractto bringnewamenitiestothefacility.

PhaseI,completedinJanuary2025,focusedon theweightroom,lobby,andlockerrooms PhaseII willnowimprovetheseniorcenter,includinga newentry,updatedkitchen,andrenovated bathrooms.AccordingtoRecreation SuperintendentLindsayFrench,thegoalisto createa"beautifullyrenovatedfacilitydesigned withtheircomfortandenjoymentinmind."

Theprojectalsoincludesanewmultipurpose room,anexpandedcardioroom,andupgradesto thepoolarea'sdeckandsaunas.TheRFCwill remainopenduringtheestimatednine-totwelve-monthconstructionperiod,thoughsome areasmayclosetemporarily.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Employeeofthe2ndQuarterof2025

VictorDelgadoMartinez

VictorDelgadoMartinezhasbeenavaluable,solid wasteworkerfortheCityofLaPortesinceMay2011. Hisvitalwork,oftendoneinchallengingweather conditions,isessentialformaintainingacleanand welcomingcommunity.Victor'sdutieshave expandedbeyondroutinetrashcollectiontoinclude maintainingtherecyclingyard,assistingwiththe CitywideCleanupProgram,andservingasareliable "go-toguy"forhisteamandsupervisor.He exemplifiesthecity'scorevaluesofintegrity, excellence,respect,andservicebytakingprideinhis workandensuringeverytaskiscompletedcorrectly andontime.Hiscontinuouseffortstoimprove,such aspursuinghisCDL,makehimagreatrolemodelfor others.Forhisdedicationandhardwork,Victorhas beenrecognizedastheEmployeeoftheQuarter.

LA PORTE EMS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

TheCityofLaPorteEMSisofferingthefollowingCPR coursesatEMSheadquarters: October18–Heartsaver$28 November15–HealthcareProvider$32 Cashpaymentisdueonthedayoftheclass. Classesareheld8:30AM-12:00PM. 281-471-9244

Freechildsafetyseatsareprovidedtofamilies whoqualify.PleasecontactLt.Meekinsat281-8400308orMeekinsS@LaPorteTX.govforan appointment. Appointmentsavailableon: October14,November11,&December16

Freecarseatchecksareprovidedbyacertified technician.Carseatchecksareavailableby appointmentonlyonthefollowingdatesat EMSHeadquarters,10428SpencerHighway: October30,November20,&December13 Call281-470-0054foranappointment.

ChildSafetySeatInspectio

LA PORTE MUNICIPAL COURT

November 3-7

lebrating lebratingMunicipal Court Week

Juvenile

Community Service R.O.C.K. Program

This fall, the Court’s R O C K program will be participating in the La Porte Community Civic Club’s Twilight Cemetery clean-up The program will also feature speakers discussing gang awareness decision making, anger management, and the dangers of drug and alcohol use

The

Court Staff Goes “On The Road” for National Night Out!

On October 7, Court staff will hit the streets of La Porte to take their traffic safety message to several of the neighborhood celebrations Keep an eye out for their arrival with cookies in hand as well as bags of traffic safety goodies and informational material!

Find Municipal Courts on the Trail for Halloween! They will have a table set up at La Porte Parks and Recreation’s Treats on The Trail event on October 25, handing out books and goodies with traffic safety messages and, of course, candy so please stop by!

This November 3-7, the La Porte Municipal Court will be celebrating Municipal Courts Week at the courthouse! They will be joining municipal courts throughout the state of Texas by showing appreciation for a very dedicated staff and sharing with the public the important role that local courts play in the criminal justice system

IDo IDoSay Say

withyour withyour

Boo! Boo!

Falling in love is spooky fun in the City of La Porte! Say "I Do" with your boo this October and get married for FREE!

The La Porte Municipal Court is offering complimentary wedding ceremonies for La Porte residents, City employees, and military veterans all month long.

Dates fill up fast, so visit the link below to book your ceremony and make your dream a reality:

LA PORTE VOTER INFORMATION

ThenextCityofLaPorteelectionwillbe heldinMay2026.

TheCityofLaPorteisNOTholdinganelectionthisfall. TherearenoCityracesormeasuresonthe November4,2025,ballot.

TherewillNOTbevotingatanyCityfacilitiesforthe November4,2025,election.

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Do not let children go trick or treating alone. An adult should accompany young children.

Accompany young children to the door of every house they approach. Stay within sight of the door.

Be familiar with every house and with all the people from which the children receive treats.

Children should be warned never to approach any house that is not well-lit and has no porch light on.

Children should be cautioned never to approach any vehicle, occupied or not, unless they know the owner and are accompanied by a parent.

Children should be cautioned never to enter any home without prior permission from their parents.

Parents should inspect all treats and dispose of anything that has been opened or has never been wrapped, and police should be notified if something has been tampered with.

Children should be advised to run away from people who try to lure them with special treats.

Costumes should be short to prevent tripping. Use light colors and reflective materials.

Try using make-up on the child’s face instead of a mask, as a mask can obstruct a child’s view.

When using facemasks, ensure the child can see and breathe properly and easily.

Make sure that all children carry a glow stick or flashlight and wear reflective clothing.

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A HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

TRICK OR TREATING TRICK OR TREATING & LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK

Kid’s Night Out!

School’s Out Hangout

Fall Break Camp

Thanksgiving Break Camp

Winter Break Camp

Open to K – 6th Grade and held one Friday each month: October 24, November 14, and December 12. Includes group games, dinner, and an off-site field trip! Drop off is between 5:00 pm–5:30 pm, and pick up is between 9:30 pm–10:00 pm. Meeting location varies by month, but is usually held at the Special Programs Center, 1302 S Broadway. Only $25 per child with ongoing registration. Maximum 25 participants. All field trips TBA. Please check our website for field trip updates!

When school is out, we’ve got you covered! We have full-day activities for Grades K–6th on October 31, December 22, and December 23. Students will participate in a variety of activities, including group games, arts & crafts, and more! Held from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm at the Jennie Riley Community Center, 322 N 4th Street, in October, and at the Special Programs Center, 1302 S Broadway, in December. $20 per child, and space is limited to 30 students. Registration is ongoing.

Fall Break Camp is a new 3-day camp on October 10, 13 & 14 (Fri, Mon, Tue). Open to K–6th grade and packed with games, crafts, a field trip, and lots of fun! Camp will be held at the Jennie Riley Community Center, 322 N 4th Street, from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm each day. Registration fee of $50 per camper.

Open to K–6th grade and packed with fun games, crafts, a field trip, and more! This 3-day camp will be held at the La Porte Parks & Recreation Special Programs Center, 1302 S Broadway, from Nov ember 24–26 (Mon – Wed). Camp hours are 7:00 am – 6:00pm. Registration opens October 1 for $50 per camper.

Open to K–6th grade and full of games, arts & crafts, field trips, and more! This 6-day camp will be held at the La Porte Parks & Recreation Special Programs Center, 1302 S Broadway. Camp Dates: December 29, 30, 31, and January 2, 5, 6. Camp hours are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Registration opens November 1 for $80 per camper.

Registration for all Parks & Recreation programming is available online at LaPorteTX.gov/Register or by visiting the La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center, located at 1322 S. Broadway.

Did you know? The La Porte Parks & Recreation Department publishes a program guide three times a year full of information on recreation, fitness, special programs, events, and more! Check it out at LaPorteTX.gov/FunTimes.

Youth Winter Basketball League

Registration open September 1 – November 2, for K – 8th Grade (coed). Tryout & coaches’ draft process for 2nd Grade and up will be used to form those teams. Tryouts & coaches’ draft will be held during the week of November 10 – 14. Tryout schedule will be emailed to all participants and posted online at LaPorteTX.gov/YouthBasketball. Hard registration deadline of Sunday, November 2, with NO LATE REGISTRATION. $70/player includes reversible game jersey. Practices begin the week of December 1. Preseason game on December 13. Season games run January 10 – February 28, with games on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches needed!

PLUG INTO PARKS

LittleCedarBayouPark

October21|6PM

Join us to unplug from the everyday and connect with your community. We'll have music, snacks, and fun! After, keep the fun going at 7 p.m. for Cycle the City with Mayor Helton.

Texas Outdoor Family Campout

October 18 - 19

For just $25 per family (up to 6 members), you’ll get: Park admission, a 6-person tent with cots and sleeping pads, cooking equipment, fun park activities, and more!

Arrive by 9:00 AM on Saturday for park orientation

Registration is open from August 25 to October 5.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable family adventure!

For more information, please contact Marissa Alaniz at 281-245-5266.

NO PREVIOUS CAMPING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

FLEET WEEK HOUSTON

in La Porte, TX

5 November 8 November 8 November

Parade of Ships

9 AM

Sylvan Beach

Sylvan Beach Naval Showcase

9 AM- 1 PM

Sylvan Beach

Fleet Weekend on Main

1 PM- 8 PM Main Street

Join the City of La Porte and Harris County Precinct 2 to watch the parade of ships into the Houston Ship Channel to kick off the inaugural Fleet Week Houston, and welcome the more than 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who will be participating in the weeklong festivities.

Join us for a full day of live naval demonstrations, interactive displays, and cutting-edge equipment as the U.S. Navy showcases its sea, air, and tech capabilities.

Join us on Main Street for a patriotic celebration immediately following the Sylvan Beach Exhibition! We're honoring our local veterans and active military with live music, local breweries, a free kids' zone, and an exciting touch-a-boat event for the whole community.

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