Officials say Spencer Highway is currently closed in both directions and the area surrounding Walmart and H-E-B is blocked off to traffic.
An overturned 18-wheeler possibly leaking battery acid has shut down several roads in La Porte Thursday, emergency officials said.
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Emergency crews are responding to a natural gas leak Wednesday in the La Porte, according to La Porte Emergency Management.
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The La Porte Fire Department is responding to a chemical incident at a warehouse in the Pasadena area, according to authorities.
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LA PORTE, Texas – Investigation underway after a strong natural gas odor affecting the Deer Park and Pasadena area, according to La Porte Emergency Management. Harris County Pollution Control and La Porte Fire Department are investigating the cause of the odor. The City of La Porte is aware of a strong natural gas odor in the city. The La Porte Fire Department and Harris County Pollution Control are investigating. The League City Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department are investigating the strange odor being detected citywide.