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Port Houston Progresses On Key Project 11 Milestones
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 27, 2024-- On Tuesday, September 24, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Chairman Ric Campo began the meeting by proudly announcing that work on the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11 – is progressing well. Key segments are on target to be completed by November, including the channel expansion through much of Galveston Bay, allowing larger vessels to call Bayport Container Terminal. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240927760873/en/ The Houston Ship Channel. (Photo: Business Wire)
Area lithium efforts receive 450 million
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” agenda, “the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced over $3 billion for 25 selected projects across 14 states to boost the domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials nationwide. The portfolio of selected projects, once fully contracted, are projected to support over 8,000 construction jobs and over 4,000 operating jobs.” The ArkLaTex area should benefit from a portion of the money as Vancouver-based Standard Lithium which already operates in the region and Houston-based TerraVolta Resources will receive 225 million dollars each “aimed at expanding domestic manufacturing of all segments of...
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County attorney
Incumbent Democrat Christian D. Menefee and Republican Jacqueline Smith are both running in the race for Harris County attorney in the Nov. 5 election. (Graphic by Jesus Verastegui/Community Impact) Incumbent Democrat Christian D. Menefee and Republican Jacqueline Smith are both running in the race for Harris County attorney in the...
San Antonio is a top city for bad hair days
A new study confirms what most of us already know: San Antonio is among the worst cities in the U.S. for keeping your hair in check. Why it matters: It's time to embrace the frizz. What they did: Goldie, a beauty appointment scheduling app, analyzed environmental factors that affect hair...
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