Labor Dept. provides guidelines for employment, wages during natural disaster and recovery

The U.S. Department of Labor has provided guidelines regarding employment and wages during natural disasters and recovery. Read it here.

City Waives Late Penalties for September

Advice about hiring a contractor; list of registered contractors in Portland

As Portland begins to rebuild, the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association offers advice about hiring a reputable contractor. Read it here:  Topical Storm Harvey, Rebuild with Confidence

Not all contractors looking to do business in the Coastal Ben...

City Temporarily Waives Exclusivity for Roll-Off Providers

The City of Portland has temporarily suspended its exclusivity agreement with Republic Services as the sole provider of trash/debris roll-off containers. This will allow Portland residents and businesses to contract with their choice of provider for a rol...

FEMA information and registration

PORTLAND REBUILDS

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the City of Portland is streamlining contractor registration and certain permitting processes to accelerate the rebuilding process.  Here is all the information you need to know… 

City Budget Summary

The City Council is considering its FY 2017-2018 budget and associated tax rate.  The City budget can be challenging to understand.  Here is a "Cliff Notes" version of the proposed budget and tax rate.  The full versio...Read on...

Portland recognized for achievement in financial reporting

Portland, Texas…The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has recognized the City of Portland with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Presented annually, the award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. T...

Be prepared before a major storm strikes

It’s been 47 years since the last hurricane hit the Coastal Bend section of the Texas Gulf Coast, so most of the residents of Portland haven’t experienced the effects of a hurricane in this community. Being prepared well in advance of ...Read on...

City begins mosquito control efforts

The City of Portland is set to begin preventative measures to help control the mosquito population during mosquito season. We encourage residents to implement mosquito control efforts at their own homes as well.

Trained City Staff will be using chemical fo...Read on...