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Environmental Groups Are Gathering Public Feedback About ITC Fire

Jen Rice

Posted on March 20, 2019 · They’re holding a series of town hall meetings to help plan for future environmental disasters.

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$500K Simulators Help Train Crane Operators at Port Houston

Andrea Leinfelder, Houston Chronicle, Via AP

Posted on July 30, 2018 · To increase a workforce crucial to the port's future, the West Gulf Maritime Association and Port Houston have spent more than $500,000 on two simulators

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