2018 was filled with several new community outreach activities and volunteer opportunities for Port Houston staff. Team members participated in 37 different events, completing more than 1,700 hours of volunteer time. […]
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Key Homeland Security Exercise Held at Port Houston
More than 200 participants from 13 Houston-area public safety agencies and 20 industry partners participated in a federally-sponsored emergency management exercise Dec. 4 and 5. […]
Small Businesses Benefit Through Port Capital Projects Forum
More than 150 local small business representatives attended the port’s Small Business Capital Improvement Projects and Subcontracting Opportunities Forum Feb. 6. […]
Port Houston, UHD, HCC and HISD Take Action to Support Maritime Education
Port Houston is committed to furthering maritime education in the Houston region. Port Houston participated during a “Maritime Letter of Intent” signing ceremony with the University of Houston-Downtown, Houston Community College and Houston ISD for the launch of a maritime degree progression program. […]
Port Police Brings Holiday Cheer with “Silver Santa” Project
The Port Houston Police and Security departments volunteered at a local housing facility, Jacinto City Healthcare Center in Houston, to bring Christmas cheer to its residents Dec. 18. […]
Tis’ the Season for Community Outreach at Port Houston
Port Houston continued its tradition of giving back to the community this holiday season though the Angel Tree program and preparing care packages for seafarers. […]
Port Houston Hosts Beach Cleanup Event at Morgan’s Point
Port Houston employees teamed up with Galveston Bay Foundation to host one of our largest environmental cleanup events of the year. […]
Port Houston Gives Back with Thanksgiving Project
More than 80 volunteers, comprised of Port Houston team members, their friends and family, helped share in the spirit of Thanksgiving by preparing and delivering meals to local families in need Nov. 22. […]
Port Stewardship and Community Engagement Focus of Greens Bayou Regatta Race
Port Houston employees joined dozens of fellow canoe and kayak enthusiasts for the annual Greens Bayou Regatta, a 7.5 mile paddle race held Oct. 6. […]
Port Houston Partners with Hermann Park Conservancy for Fifth Annual “Park to Port” Bike Ride
Port Houston teamed up with the Hermann Park Conservancy to host more than 670 riders and 100 volunteers at the fifth annual “Park to Port” Bike Ride, which was held Oct. 6. […]