Breaking News
At least 4 injured after Baytown refinery explosion, sheriff says
Posted on · The “major industrial accident” occurred just after 1 a.m. Thursday, officials said.
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Houston Matters
Texas City is a character in Sean Baker’s ‘Red Rocket’
Posted on · We talk with the director of an acclaimed new movie shot on location in the refinery environments of Texas City, Galveston, Port Arthur, and San Leon.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3261: Heavy Lift Vessels
Posted on · Episode: 3261 Meeting Global Construction Deadlines with Heavy-Lift Vessels. Today, heavy lift vessels.
Energy & Environment
West Texas Refinery Set to Break Ground in November
Posted on · A local environmental group is closely watching the plan.
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Truth About Houston’s Economy: Wednesday’s Show (February 18, 2015)
Posted on · Late last month, Forbes magazine published its list of the fastest growing U.S. cities for 2015. Houston ranked No. 1. Austin was No. 2. Dallas was third. Fort Worth and San Antonio also cracked the top ten. The list is based on population growth, employment data, and other economic indicators. Even with oil prices dropping […]
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EPA in Galena Park, Kindergarten Boot Camp, and Roller Derby: Houston Matters for Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Posted on · The Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday held a public hearing in Galena Park, where residents called for the federal agency to adopt stricter emissions standards for oil refineries, in order to reduce exposure to benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. The meeting was the second and final public hearing over the new rules, which would require oil refineries […]