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Growing Community Green Spaces
This year, Port Houston has committed $2 million towards two community green space initiatives focused on health equity through green spaces. […]
History of the Sam Houston Tour Boat
The M/V Sam Houston II officially turns 64 on July 30, 2022. The Sam Houston Tour Boat takes patrons along the Houston Ship Channel and has been bringing joy to visitors of all ages. […]
Communities Working Great Together
Port Houston truly cares about the community surrounding the Houston Ship Channel contributing to the quality of life in our local area. […]
The After Life of a Container
Did You Know? A twenty-foot equivalent unit, or TEU, is the most efficient way to move cargo overseas. In Houston, you may see them around the city, integrated in the design of businesses. […]
Sidewalk Project Will Improve Pedestrian Safety
Sidewalk project in partnership with Port Houston, Harris County, Galena Park, Jacinto City […]
From Port Houston Intern to Sam Houston Boat Mechanic: Jennifer Williams-Alcia Spotlight
Jennifer Williams-Alcia’s career path at Port Houston has blossomed since she started working as an intern at the port in 2015. Today, she is a full-time employee – a mechanic, and also an ambassador, on the Port’s popular Sam Houston Boat Tour. […]
Port Houston Continues Commitment to Community Engagement: New Port Commission Community Advisory Council Launched
The original Chairman’s Citizen Advisory Council, which began in 2013, is being relaunched in 2020 as the Port Commission Community Advisory Council. This diverse group of 14 members, representing different communities along the Houston Ship Channel and various special interest groups, will help promote deeper engagement and understanding between local communities and Port Houston. This council will also help Port Houston provide a more open line of communication and robust dialog opportunities for our stakeholders. […]
Associated Testing Laboratories Sees Growth, Opportunity Through Port Small Business Program
Founded in 1959 by Edward Scearce, Associated Testing Laboratories is a pioneer for testing technology. It is a local small business with nearly 50 employees – an accredited multi-discipline engineering and testing firm that specializes in construction materials testing and geotechnical engineering. […]
Beneficial Use Project Enhances Environment: Bird Island Along Ship Channel is Home to Thriving Wildlife Communities
Evia Island, a six-acre bird island located along the Houston Ship Channel and the mouth of East Bay, is an extremely important waterbird nesting site in Galveston Bay. With nearly 10,000 nests comprised of 10 bird species, it’s the breeding site with the most nesting pairs in the Galveston Bay system. […]