🌱 Have you seen Troy Torres in La Porte this week?
Coffee in hand, La Porte? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen Troy Torres in La Porte this week?
- La Porte golfer’s bogey-free round powers UCO’s runaway title win
Also on today's calendar: Sylvan Beach Naval and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
- Sunday: A shower in the a.m.; windy, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• La Porte Police Department is actively seeking assistance in locating a missing person, Troy Torres. The 34-year-old male, who is autistic and non-verbal, was last seen on April 16th. ⚠️ (pasadenian.com) — La Porte Police are urgently asking residents to help find 34-year-old autistic, non-verbal resident Troy Torres, last seen locally on the morning of April 16 wearing a black Super Mario shirt, black shorts, and no shoes. Neighbors are urged to call police immediately with any sightings, and authorities note he may respond to simple yes-or-no questions, which could help in safely approaching him. 
• Bostick, Hughes 1-2 as UCO cruises to MIAA Championship (golfoklahoma.org) — A Central Oklahoma golfer from La Porte junior Nick Canales, helped his team dominate the MIAA Men’s Golf Championship with a bogey-free final round that lifted him into third place individually. The tournament, held in Missouri, saw UCO win by 21 shots and secure momentum heading into NCAA regional play next month.
📸 Around La Porte
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Upcoming Events in
La Porte
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★ Featured events ★
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Exhibition at Sylvan Beach
Sylvan Beach Park, 636 N Bayshore Dr, La Porte
10:00 am
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 205 W. Main Street , Tomball
9:00 am -
Sylvan Beach Naval
Bulldog Stadium , Texas St , La Porte
10:00 am -
Business & Badassery
Thistle Draftshop , 5210 FM 2920 #100 , Spring
11:30 am -
Sylvan Beach Festival
Sylvan Beach Park , 636 N Bayshore Dr , La Porte
9:00 am -
Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 205 W. Main Street , Tomball
9:00 am -
Miss Sylvan Beach Pageant
Sylvan Beach Park , 636 N Bayshore Dr , La Porte
9:00 am -
2026 Sylvan Beach Festival
Sylvan Beach Park , 636 N Bayshore Dr , La Porte
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Youth Fair & BBQ Cookoff
Baytown Youth Fair , 7900 N Main St , Baytown
8:30 pm -
Family Event ~ Pretty in Paris
Painting with a Twist , 4912 Fairmont Pkwy , Pasadena
1:30 pm -
SLIM THUG LIVE IN CONCERT
Winters , 6915 Spencer Hwy Suite 103 , Pasadena
8:00 pm -
Mimosa Sunday ~ In Love with Sunflowers
Painting with a Twist , 407 W Baker Rd Ste L , Baytown
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Where are my local dog groomers?
Looking for someone locally for my little pup Johnny Cash! Would prefer to give my $$ to someone locally before going to a big store. (Nextdoor Shoreacres)
🗞 Nearby News
Deer Park
- Mixed results for locals in Region III-6A tennis seeding (galvnews.com)
Pasadena
- You are invited to Pasadena's Community Transformation Church, which is hosting its inaugural One Thing Conference starting April 30th. (pasadenian.com)
- Recognize him? Pasadena police say he's putting a new twist on package thefts (khou.com)
- On April 28th, eat dinner at Mambo Seafood, having a delicious meal while supporting Jensen Elementary's future. (pasadenian.com)
Ok La Porte! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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