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CITY OFFERS "RECYCLE COACH" APP

The City of Portland has launched the Recycle Coach app to help residents keep track of their trash, recycle, and bulk-item collections. The app lets users set reminders to put the trash and/or recycle carts out, as well as reminders about bulk-item colle...

THE MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO PAY YOUR UTILITY BILL

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The City of Portland is making it more convenient for you to pay your utility bill—without any fees. We accept MasterCard and Visa credit/debit cards. Payments are received immediately.

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ANNEXATION 2019

In May 2019, the cities of Portland and Corpus Christi announced that they had finalized a cession agreement that grants additional extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to Portland.  The agreement includes 235 acres north and east of the city, and...

2019 PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE

Information about activities and programs offered at the Portland Community Center, Aquatics Center, Senior Center, and the Bell/Whittington Public Library.

PLAN PORTLAND 2040

The Plan Portland 2040 website provides the latest information about the status of the update on the comprehensive plan, as well information about meetings and other developments. You can also provide input and comments about the development of Plan Portl...

HURRICANE SEASON: JUNE 1 – NOVEMBER 30

When Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast in 2017, it had been 48 years since a major hurricane had devastated the Coastal Bend region of Texas. Harvey was not expected to be a major hurricane. Early predictions indicated a Category 1 or 2 hurricane. But ...

COMMUNITY CENTER EXPANSION & RENOVATION

In May 2016, Portland voters authorized the City to sell bonds to expand and rehabilitate the Community Center, located at 2000 Billy G. Webb Drive.  The $25,200,000 bond issuance also included the reconstruction of the Sports Complex and Municip...

STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UNDERWAY

Street maintenance is one of
the most important services a city can provide to protect property values andenhance the quality of life in a community. This summer, crews are starting
work on this year’s street maintenance and rehabilitation projects. W...

WATER LOSS IMPROVEMENTS KEEP RATES LOW

In the past few years, the City of Portland has made tremendous strides in improving the rate of water loss in the city. For water customers, better efficiency in how the City delivers water allows city leaders to keep water rates low. In fact, Portland c...