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36-494: The district serves the city of La Porte, including Lomax , which was once an incorporated city but is now part of La Porte. Morgan's Point , Shoreacres and small portions of Pasadena and Deer Park . In addition to Harris County, the district's territory extends into water within Chambers County . In 2011, La Porte ISD's Lomax Elementary won the national Blue Ribbon School Award . La Porte Independent School District

72-591: A city in 1966. In 1980 it was merged into the city of La Porte. Like all areas of La Porte, Lomax is in the La Porte Independent School District . Residents are zoned to the following schools; all of them are in La Porte: This Texas -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . 29°40′48″N 95°03′58″W  /  29.680°N 95.066°W  / 29.680; -95.066 For

108-821: A complete listing, see list of cities and towns in Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA La Porte, Texas La Porte ( / l ə ˈ p ɔːr t / lə PORT ) is a city in Harris County, Texas , United States, within the Bay Area of the Houston–Sugar ;Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census , the city population was 35,124. La Porte is the fourth-largest incorporated city in Harris County. When La Porte celebrated its centennial in 1992, it

144-504: A family was $ 60,034. Males had a median income of $ 46,118 versus $ 29,514 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 21,178. About 6.2% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over. The city is located adjacent to three major economic hubs of the Bay Area and Greater Houston : the Bayport Industrial District,

180-639: A population of over 31,880. In 2015 and 2018, each of the 12 campuses was either renovated or rebuilt entirely as a result of a $ 260 million bond approved by voters in 2014 . Some of the highlights include the Bulldog Centre, a multipurpose facility – for athletics, fine arts, and community events – that can accommodate about 2,300 people; the Pemberton Planetarium, one of the most technologically advanced planetariums in its class; and facilities that were built or retrofitted to help ensure

216-420: A tourist center. It was, however, damaged again by a major fire and another hurricane in 1915. The community rebuilt again. During the 1920s and 1930s Sylvan Beach Amusement Park became a nationally recognized destination, featuring beauty contests and regular performances by famous bands, in addition to a growing gallery of amenities. Some of the most well-known performers of the era, including Guy Lombardo ,

252-528: A tourist destination. A project to restore the beachfront at Sylvan Beach Park began in 2009 and finished in 2013, with sand brought in from other areas and dredging operations. Other plans, including building a large hotel on the shoreline, have been discussed as well. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 20.0 sq mi (51.8 km ), of which 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km ), or 6.91%,

288-460: Is covered by water. La Porte has many small, 1940s, frame houses. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification , La Porte has a humid subtropical climate , Cfa on climate maps. La Porte contains many communities. Lomax was once a separate jurisdiction, but was annexed by La Porte. As of

324-518: Is served by the 23,357-square-foot (2,169.9 m ) La Porte Branch Library of Harris County Public Library (HCPL), located at 600 South Broadway. The library first opened in 1929. The City of La Porte maintains the buildings and furnishings while HCPL staffs and operates the library. Old Sylvan Beach Depot Museum and Library, operated by archivist Ann Malone and docent Georgia Malone, the former's daughter, includes various archival materials related to La Porte. The former Southern Pacific Railroad depot

360-517: Is the main building and the grounds also include the original La Porte Library building and a caboose. Harris County Transit provides public transportation in La Porte. La Porte Municipal Airport is located in the La Porte city limits. The closest major airports with commercial airline service are William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston . La Porte

396-507: Is zoned to the La Porte Independent School District , including La Porte High School . Primary and secondary schools include: Jennie Reid Elementary, Rizzuto Elementary, Lomax Elementary, La Porte Elementary, Bayshore Elementary, College Park Elementary, and Heritage Elementary. The secondary schools include Baker Sixth Grade Campus, La Porte Junior High, Lomax Junior High and La Porte High School. Residents of La Porte ISD (and therefore La Porte) are zoned to San Jacinto College . The city

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432-561: The 2020 United States census , there were 35,124 people, 12,342 households, and 9,148 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, 31,880 people, 10,928 households, and 8,578 families were residing in the city. The population density was 1,683.3 people/sq mi (649.9/km ). The 11,720 housing units averaged 618.8/sq mi (238.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 81.39% White, 6.25% African American, 0.48% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 8.52% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. About 20.45% of

468-574: The Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution , establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico . The San Jacinto Monument , in the unincorporated area of La Porte, commemorates the battle. During the early 20th century, particularly the 1920s and 1930s, La Porte's Sylvan Beach became a nationally known tourist destination attracting some of

504-588: The Dorsey Brothers , Phil Harris , and Benny Goodman , appeared at the park. In the 1930s the park was completely revamped, with additions of a large boardwalk, amusement rides, and many other attractions. The residential community remained small, supported exclusively by Sylvan Beach tourism and the nearby Bay Ridge community, an area of beachfront summer homes in neighboring Morgan's Point built by wealthy Houstonians. The beachfront began to physically shrink beginning around 1928 because of erosion from

540-669: The Battleground Industrial District, and the Barbours Cut shipping terminal. As with the majority of home-rule cities in Texas, La Porte has a charter for a council-manager form of government. The elected council members serve as a legislative body to make policy; they hire the city manager, who is the operating officer for the city. Since 2012, the city manager has been Corby Alexander, from Henderson, Texas . Elections for city council members are held at

576-552: The La Porte Junior High as it stands today. In 1963, the first fully air-conditioned school in the district, James H. Baker Elementary, was opened for students in the Fairmont Park area. This school later became Baker Junior High, but is now the sixth-grade campus for the entire district. In 1964, the high school added a planetarium, and "E" building wing, and in 1972 a new library wing was added. Since 1966,

612-445: The depression, 1918-1924 that followed in the wake of World War I many citizens were unable to pay their taxes, and as a result, the school term lasted only six months. In 1921, Mr. C. E. Wade was appointed principal, and he organized the first football team, orchestra, choral club and "mothers' club" during his first year. In 1935, the second yearbook, The LPHS Daze, had a one-time publication by Lynnwood Anderson, editor-in-chief; there

648-607: The district has changed boundaries, annexed several communities, and built and remodeled campuses all over the city. For students in the south Bayshore and Shore acres areas, Bayshore Elementary was opened in 1966; students in the College Park area were sent to College Park Elementary(1969); students in Lomax (annexed by La Porte as West La Porte) were sent to the newly built Lomax Elementary in 1976. Jennie Reid Elementary 1977 and Leo Rizzuto Elementary Schools were built to accommodate

684-409: The elementary school had a new wing added and a new Intermediate school was built. Records show that La Porte district schools were segregated until the 1960s. Paralleling the history of the all-white schools, La Porte black students were housed in temporary facilities until a school of their own was built and until they joined the all-white students in the district's schools. In 1909, a Baptist church

720-609: The later 20th century, erosion had completely eliminated the beach. As shipyards and industrial plants in World War II were developed in nearby communities such as Pasadena, Baytown, and Deer Park , the community's residents became more dependent on these businesses. The opening of the La Porte-Baytown tunnel in 1954 further spurred development. The later establishment of the Johnson Space Center in

756-525: The nation's most well-known entertainers. As a result of changing economics in the Houston area and beach erosion , the tourist business declined while industrial development in the area grew. During World War II and afterward, La Porte's economy rapidly shifted toward petroleum/petrochemicals and shipping, which developed as the dominant industries in the Pasadena - Baytown area. The community of La Porte

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792-639: The nearby Clear Lake Area , the Barbours Cut shipping terminal in neighboring Morgan's Point, and the Bayport Industrial District within La Porte's jurisdiction have gradually made the community successful as part of the Houston area 's industrial heartland. Much of the history of La Porte's glory years as a tourist haven has been preserved by the La Porte Bay Area Heritage Society. Plans have been discussed for many years to restore La Porte's status as

828-408: The population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 10,928 households, 43.2% had children under 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were not families. About 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

864-403: The safety and security of our 7,200 students and 1,100 staff members. Lomax, La Porte, Texas Lomax is a neighborhood of La Porte , a city in Harris County , Texas , United States . Lomax once was a separate community. The community was named after R.A. Lomax, a native of Illinois who went to the area in 1885 and donated land for a school. Lomax incorporated in 1952 and became

900-553: The same time as for the school board of the city's school district. The United States Postal Service operates the La Porte Post Office at 801 West Fairmont Parkway. Harris Health System (formerly Harris County Hospital District) designated Strawberry Health Center in Pasadena for ZIP code 77571. The nearest public hospital is Ben Taub General Hospital in the Texas Medical Center . The area

936-631: The students in the Fairmont Park area(1981). Lomax Junior High was built in 1986 to accommodate the growth that La Porte Junior High could not support. Over the years the La Porte High School has expanded to include: The Sonja Angelo Theater, a basketball gymnasium, a swimming pool complex, a vocational building, a student center, and the Henry Enfield Band Hall. In 1996, a new field house and a science building were added. The La Porte Independent School District currently has

972-404: The wakes of shipping traffic, and land subsidence resulting from the extraction of groundwater in the area due to development. Gas rationing in World War II slowed tourism. A hurricane in 1943 destroyed most of the tourist attractions. Most of the damaged structures at Sylvan Beach were never rebuilt after this time, as the area was changing, and La Porte's tourist industry rapidly declined. By

1008-404: Was 2.90, and the average family size was 3.28. In the city, the age distribution was 29.7% under 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 55,810, and for

1044-490: Was acquired in 1896 by a company known as Adoue and Lobit and renamed Sylvan Beach. Cottage retreats were built around the waterfront. In 1900, the devastating Galveston Hurricane hit the shoreline, seriously damaging the community's attractions. As the Texas Oil Boom took hold beginning in 1901, and neighboring Houston became home to many wealthy businessmen, La Porte quickly rebuilt and re-established itself as

1080-411: Was formed in 1916 and a new three-story red-brick building was constructed near Broadway and "C" streets which would house the bused-in additional students from Lomax and Morgan's Point. In 1917, the student body selected orange and white as the school colors, and the bulldog as the school mascot. They also published a one-time-only yearbook called Europol, a semordnilap of La Porte . During the years of

1116-426: Was founded in 1892 as a speculative real estate venture by an investment group. A 22-acre (0.089 km ) public space known as Sylvan Grove was reserved by the waterfront. The area around Sylvan Grove soon was developed with amenities including bathhouses, boating piers, and a Victorian hotel with a dance pavilion. La Porte quickly became the most popular tourist destination in the Houston area. Sylvan Grove Park

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1152-418: Was not another yearbook published until 1946 and it was named The Reflector as it stands to date. In 1940, La Porte Elementary was built to accommodate students in grades one through six. The existing building continued to house grades seven through twelve. In 1943, disaster struck the system in the form of "The 1943 Hurricane." The top two floors were severely damaged and were removed. The remaining first floor

1188-417: Was one of the first districts in the country to fully integrate its student body and facilities in 1963–1964. This set an important precedent of peaceful desegregation for the state as well as the country. The school district purchased 44.8 acres (181,000 m) in 1959 on "J" Street (now Fairmont Parkway) and built a new La Porte High School, housing grades nine through twelve. The old high school then became

1224-430: Was repaired and 12 classrooms, a cafeteria, music rooms, a manual training room, athletic dressing rooms and showers, storage units, and a tax office were added to make this the junior high and high school. In 1945, a new gymnasium/auditorium was constructed on Broadway between the elementary school and the newly remodeled school. A new high school was also built that year, now the old part of La Porte Junior High. In 1948,

1260-512: Was the home of Barbours Cut Terminal , operated by the Port of Houston Authority since 1977. Fifteen years later, the Port of Houston's newest addition, Bayport Terminal , was established just south of La Porte. The area around La Porte has served an increasingly important role in international trade since the 1970s. The area around modern La Porte gained fame early in Texas history as the location of

1296-603: Was used during the week for black students and later a Methodist church was purchased for their use by the La Porte Independent School District. Miss Viola DeWald was the first teacher of this school. In 1953, DeWald Elementary was opened as a neighborhood school for black children, and grades one through eight were taught in this building. Grades nine through twelve were sent by bus to Carver High School in Baytown, Texas. The La Porte school system

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