“Around La Porte” is part of the “Images of America” series and focuses on the history of La Porte, Texas, as documented by the La Porte Bay Area Heritage Society. The book utilizes historic photographs and accompanying text to illustrate the development and significant events of the town, covering topics like early settlement, businesses, education, and notable local features such as the La Porte Depot and Sylvan Beach. It appears to be a collaborative effort to preserve and share the visual history of the La Porte community.