Texas ports play a crucial role in the state’s economy, creating nearly 1.4 million jobs and a total of over $68 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue in the U.S., and about $7 billion of state and local taxes are supported in the state of Texas. […]
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Port Houston: Keeping Safety in the Forefront
Recent safety initiatives put in place at Port Houston are aimed at ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for employees, tenants and visitors alike. […]
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 Commissioners Fitzgerald, Mease Reappointed
Clyde Fitzgerald and Roy D. Mease have been reappointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. […]
Ric Campo Appointed New Port Houston Chairman
Houston businessman Ric Campo has been appointed chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority by the City of Houston and Harris County Commissioners Court. […]
Port Chairman Honored for 16 Years of Service on Port Commission
Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria was recognized for her 16 years of service to Port Houston during the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority’s last regular monthly meeting of 2018, which was held Dec. 12. […]
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. […]
Port Houston Participates at Chamber Steel Forum
Port Houston was featured at the East End Chamber of Commerce’s Steel Forum Dec. 11. The event focused on the steel trade and its impact to the economy. […]
Port Houston Hosts Foreign Trade Zone Conference
Port Houston hosted industry professionals at its 2018 Foreign Trade Zone conference Dec. 6. The informational event provided beneficial communication and networking opportunities to current FTZ users and providers. […]
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. […]