Tag: port of houston

Posted on January 8, 2013 · The Port of Houston Authority has a new leader. Former Port Commissioner Janiece Longoria is the first woman named to the post.

Posted on December 18, 2012 · In a unanimous vote, Harris County Commissioners appointed retired Army Colonel John D. Kennedy to the Port of Houston Authority Commission to fill the vacancy left by Elyse Lanier.

Posted on December 5, 2012 · The Port of Houston has formally signed a contract with Norwegian Cruise Line to add the Bayport cruise terminal in Pasadena to the company's home ports starting in 2014. As Florian Martin reports from the KUHF NewsLab, Norwegian joins Princess Cruises to service the long-time vacant cruise terminal.

Posted on November 28, 2012 · Houston Mayor Annise Parker says she opposes the Sunset Commission's plan to put the Port of Houston Authority under the control of the governor.

Posted on November 14, 2012 · A proposal to overhaul how the Port of Houston is governed has some local officials scratching their heads. The change would essentially turn over control of the Port Authority to the governor's office.

Posted on June 12, 2012 · Jim Fonteno Jr. remains on the Port of Houston Authority Commission. His future was to be decided by Harris County Commissioners, but that vote has been delayed.

Posted on April 9, 2012 · The Port of Houston will turn 100 years old in 2014. As part of the observance, a local arts organization is recording the stories of people who've worked at the port over the years. The aim of this 100 interview project is to tell the stories of the individual people behind one of Houston's biggest industries, with everyone from executives to deck hands.