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City of Portland prepares for the opening of Fifth & Elm in the leisure and entertainment district

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The City of Portland is putting the finishing touches on its Fifth and Elm project, a new entertainment venue that promises to transform the local landscape with food, music and family-friendly activities.Located at the corner of Moore Avenue and Fifth Street, the project has generated excitement among local business owners who see it as a catalyst for increased foot traffic and community engagement.Kevin Villareal, owner of Gregory Portland Nut…See the Story

City of Portland prepares for the opening of Fifth & Elm in the leisure and entertainment district

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'All This Does Is Just Ruin Families': Portland Man Detained by ICE Outside Hardware Store, Now at Facility in Texas

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Vincent Vazquez said his father Orlando stopped at the hardware store on his way in to work when four ICE vehicles surrounded him and officers detained himImmigration and Customs Enforcement · Portland See the Story

Officials discover major threat at popular tourist hotspot: 'There's a lot … that's taken over'

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Park officials in Portland, Texas, are taking action to eliminate a pair of invasive tree species causing substantial damage in the area. "There's a lot of salt cedar and white lead tree that's taken over out here and is choking out a lot of the native vegetation and wildlife as well," Quinn Hendrick, communications manager for Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, said to KRIS 6 News. The two tree species have invaded much of the American So…Portland, Texas · Portland Read Article

G-P ISD prepares to welcome students to new all-purpose facility

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On Saturday, Gregory-Portland ISD plans to welcome students and faculty to the new George W. Harris Field House and all-purpose facility after three years of voting and construction.The project is part of the $176 million school bond proposition approved by voters in May 2023. The district officially broke ground on the project that November. G-P ISD prepares to welcome students to new all-purpose facilityTheres not one like this, G-P Athletic D…Portland, Texas · Portland See the Story

Portland residents weigh-in on $14 million Moore Ave expansion project

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Sidewalks and three new lanes are coming to a stretch of Moore Avenue, one that residents hope will alleviate traffic from the nearby W.C. Andrews Elementary, while others worry of creating new problems.According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, TXDOT is gearing up for a project described as an "upgrade to 5-lane urban roadway with center left turn lane, sidewalks and illumination. Realign the intersection of FM 893 and CR 35…Portland, Texas · Portland Read Article

Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries tackles invasive species at Sunset Lake Park in Portland

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The Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program has partnered with the City of Portland to remove salt cedar and white lead trees that are threatening the park's ecosystem."There's a lot of salt cedar and white lead tree that's taken over out here and is choking out a lot of the native vegetation and wildlife as well," Communications Manager for Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, Quinn Hendrick said.These invasive species can have profound eff…Portland, Texas · Portland Read Article

First United Methodist Church in Portland breaks ground on new administrative center

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The First United Methodist Church in Portland is celebrating a major milestone, its 100th anniversary. With that amazing accomplishment, the church held a groundbreaking for a new 2,000-square-foot Administrative Center at its 15-acre campus on Wildcat Drive.The $1.1 million project will serve as the hub for church offices, pastoral workspaces, and childrens programs, providing the infrastructure needed to sustain and expand the churchs ministri…Portland, Texas · Portland Read Article

Bridge Pointe Landing tenants face ongoing maintenance issues beyond water problems

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Tenants at Bridge Pointe Landing apartments in Portland continue to struggle with maintenance issues and pest control problems, adding to their frustration over recurring water shutoffs."We're beyond frustrated," two year resident, Kay said.While the property management company GVA stated that water service has been restored following recent shutoffs, tenants remain concerned about the overall maintenance of the complex."We haven't had another w…Portland, Texas · Portland Read Article

Portland council approves industrial development plan recommendation

The Portland City Council has passed a resolution that supports a county and regional industrial growth plan for the county, and is asking county commissioners to support the plan.Portland, Texas · Portland Read Article

More States Restrict Cell Phones in Schools - Inside Towers

More states are banning students’ devices during school hours this year. Students learn better in a phone-free environment, according to Education Week. Getting cell phones out of the classroom is a rare issue in that it has significant bipartisan support, allowing a rapid adoption of policies across red and blue states alike. Some 31 states and the District of Columbia now restrict students’ use of cell phones in schools, reports NPR. In Texa…Portland, Texas · Portland Read Article

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City of Portland prepares for the opening of Fifth & Elm in the leisure and entertainment district

City of Portland prepares for the opening of Fifth & Elm in the leisure and entertainment district

'All This Does Is Just Ruin Families': Portland Man Detained by ICE Outside Hardware Store, Now at Facility in Texas

Officials discover major threat at popular tourist hotspot: 'There's a lot … that's taken over'

G-P ISD prepares to welcome students to new all-purpose facility

Portland residents weigh-in on $14 million Moore Ave expansion project

Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries tackles invasive species at Sunset Lake Park in Portland

First United Methodist Church in Portland breaks ground on new administrative center

Bridge Pointe Landing tenants face ongoing maintenance issues beyond water problems

Portland council approves industrial development plan recommendation

More States Restrict Cell Phones in Schools - Inside Towers

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City of Portland prepares for the opening of Fifth & Elm in the leisure and entertainment district

'All This Does Is Just Ruin Families': Portland Man Detained by ICE Outside Hardware Store, Now at Facility in Texas

Officials discover major threat at popular tourist hotspot: 'There's a lot … that's taken over'

G-P ISD prepares to welcome students to new all-purpose facility

Portland residents weigh-in on $14 million Moore Ave expansion project

Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries tackles invasive species at Sunset Lake Park in Portland

First United Methodist Church in Portland breaks ground on new administrative center

Bridge Pointe Landing tenants face ongoing maintenance issues beyond water problems

Portland council approves industrial development plan recommendation

More States Restrict Cell Phones in Schools - Inside Towers

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