Port Houston employees teamed up with Galveston Bay Foundation to host one of our largest environmental cleanup events of the year. Despite having to reschedule the original event due to Tropical Storm Florence, more than 100 volunteers showed up at Morgan’s Point to lend a helping hand, collecting 2,174 pounds of trash and recyclables from the beach and surrounding areas.
Port Houston Hosts Beach Cleanup Event at Morgan’s Point
Topics: Houston, community, stewardship, environment, beach
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. The event focuses on combining recreation, stewardship and education on one of Houston’s most beautiful and secluded waterways, Greens Bayou.
Topics: maritime, Houston, community, stewardship, Texas, environment, regatta
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.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, community, biking, volunteer
Port Houston participated at the inaugural Hook Line and Sinker Fishing Tournament, hosted by the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce in July.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, community, volunteer, fishing
Port Chairman Receives A Comcast Hispanic Hero Award
Topics: maritime, Houston, leadership, Port Commission, community
Port Houston Volunteers at Keegan’s Kitchen Event
Port Houston partnered with the Houston Food Bank on a new community project called Keegan’s Kitchen Aug. 30, providing a total of 5,500 prepared meals to the Houston region.
Topics: maritime, Houston, community, volunteering, Texas
Shell Receives 2018 Maritime Company of the Year Award
The Greater Houston Port Bureau named Shell as its 2018 honoree during the organization’s annual maritime dinner Aug. 18.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, community, shipping, Texas