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Taft, TX 78390
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Recent Local Updates
All updates in Feed →Assistant Police Chief Ronnie Owen Graduates from FBI National Academy
Assistant Police Chief Ronnie Owen has graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, an opportunity afforded to fewer than one percent of law enforcement officers nationally.
Agenda: Open Public Hearing (2026-09-21)
September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Open Public Hearing Meeting Type: Hearing
Agenda: Regular Meeting (2026-09-21)
September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda: Regular Meeting (2026-09-21)
September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Meeting Type: Regular Notice of this Meeting was Posted before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Upcoming Verified Meetings
All events in Calendar →City Council Meeting
📍 Portland City Hall - 1900 Billy G. Webb Dr. Portland TX 78374
https://portlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2918
City Council Meeting
📍 Portland city Council Chambers
<strong>Event date:</strong> October 20, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>07:00 PM - 11:59 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>1900 Billy G. Webb Dr.<br>Portland, TX 78374
City Council Meeting
📍 Portland city Council Chambers
<strong>Event date:</strong> October 20, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>07:00 PM - 11:59 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>1900 Billy G. Webb Dr.<br>Portland, TX 78374
November 3, 2026: Order of Election
November 3, 2026: Order of Special Election
Governments Serving ZIP 78390
County Government
Aransas County; San Patricio County
County administration, commissioners court, court records, and countywide services.
Municipal Government
Portland city; Taft city
City council, municipal ordinances, planning, and city services.
School Districts
Gregory-Portland Independent School District; Odem-Edroy Independent School District; Rockport-Fulton Independent School District; Sinton Independent School District; Taft Independent School District
Public school education governance, trustees, and district policies.
Public Utilities & Services
- Electric: AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY, SAN PATRICIO ELECTRIC COOP INC
- Gas: CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ENTEX, ROCKPORT, CITY OF
- Water: CITY OF PORTLAND, CITY OF TAFT
Jurisdiction Details & Public Records Provenance
Postal Geography: Postal routing area for Taft, Texas. ZIP codes are delivery routes defined by the USPS and do not correspond to political boundaries.
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Last Verified: Official sources verified on Oct 8, 2026, 6:33 PM.