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  • Port of Houston
    A Big Port Makes A Big Impact
    A 2015 study reports that Houston Ship Channel-related businesses contribute 1,174,567 jobs throughout Texas. This activity has helped generate more than $264.9 billion in statewide economic impact and more than $5 billion in state and local tax revenues that are generated by port related business activities.
  • Nature Center Kayaking
    The Region's Nature is to Nurture Residents
    Baytown Nature Center offers a myriad of educational and recreational programs for schools and community groups in addition to their Nurture Nature Series for the public. Those interested in learning more about kayaking can take advantage of introductory workshops to help local paddlers become safe and responsible on the water.
  • The Fred Hartman Bridge
    The Bridge to Prosperity
    Completed in 1995, The Fred Hartman Bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Texas. Spanning the Houston Ship Channel, the bridge replaced the Baytown Tunnel when the Houston Ship Channel was deepened to 45 feet to accommodate larger ships.
  • Bridge at Sunset
    Gulf Coast
    The area is situated along the gulf coast region of Texas.
Oil Majors Race to Cash in on Carbon Storage in East Texas
March 10, 2024 - Oil rigs are drilling a new type of well in East Texas, where carbon dioxide pipelines, top-tier geology and a slew of industrial emissions are kicking off a race to cash in on climate-change-fueled incentives, writes reporter Amanda Drane.…  READ MORE 
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