La Porte, Texas

MCCORD DEVELOPMENT EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO LIFESCIENCE AND BIOMANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA WITH BIOHUB TWO AT GENERATION PARK

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCord Development today announced that they are expanding their offerings for the life sciences and biomanufacturing industry with the creation of BioHub Two. BioHub Two's 45-acre master-planned biomanufacturing campus is the first phase of large-scale life science development at Generation Park. BioHub Two's master plan is comprised of 500,000 square feet for cGMP manufacturing, lab, and office space located in Generation Park, with nearly $30 million in infrastructure nearing completion to serve the new site. Generation Park, McCord's 4,300-acre master-planned development, is one of the world's largest privately held commercial developments in the country's most diverse and fourth largest city, Houston, Texas.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCord Development today announced that they are expanding their offerings for the life sciences and biomanufacturing industry with the creation of BioHub Two.
  • BioHub Two's 45-acre master-planned biomanufacturing campus is the first phase of large-scale life science development at Generation Park.
  • Generation Park, McCord's 4,300-acre master-planned development, is one of the world's largest privately held commercial developments in the country's most diverse and fourth largest city, Houston, Texas.
  • "BioHub Two's location in Generation Park is strategic and cost-effective, as the world-leading research and development facilities at the Texas Medical Center, Houston International Airport and Port of Houston are in close proximity."

Port Houston Reopens Container Terminals

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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In more Port Houston news, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers renewed the federal permit for Port Houstons Bayport Terminal.

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  • In more Port Houston news, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers renewed the federal permit for Port Houstons Bayport Terminal.
  • The next regular Port Commission meeting will be held on September 28th in person at the Port Houston Executive Office Building located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
  • For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the areas largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient and fastest-growing container terminals in the country.
  • The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 public and private terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nations largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S.

Port Houston Weathers Historic Winter Storm

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Other Transport, Other Government, Trucking, Maritime, Engineering, Transport, Public policy, Government, Manufacturing, State, Local, Logistics, Supply chain management, Greater Houston, Geography of Texas, Galveston Bay Area, Texas, La Porte, Texas, Geography of Houston, Gulf of Mexico, Bayport Terminal, Port of Houston, Bayport, Houston

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday, following the unprecedented winter storm that hit Texas last week.

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  • The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday, following the unprecedented winter storm that hit Texas last week.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210224006211/en/
    Bayport Container Terminal - Port Houston temporarily suspended operations at its eight public terminals due to historic sub-freezing temperatures in Texas.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Many Texans, including Port Houston employees and partners, suffered from the loss of electricity, heat, and water and damage to their homes during the record-breaking sub-freezing temperatures, as Port Houston suspended operations temporarily at its public facilities.
  • Roughly 80% of Port Houston employees experienced impacts from the winter storm, according to an internal survey.

Braskem Completes Construction of Polypropylene Production Facility in La Porte, Texas

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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LA PORTE, Texas, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announces the construction completion of its newest, world-class polypropylene production facility located in La Porte, Texas.

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  • LA PORTE, Texas, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announces the construction completion of its newest, world-class polypropylene production facility located in La Porte, Texas.
  • The construction of the facility positively affected the economy in the Texas Gulf Coast region, which employed approximately 1,300 development and construction workers to build the facility.
  • Mark Nikolich, Braskem America CEO, states, "We are proud to announce the milestone of construction completion for our new polypropylene production facility, the newest in the United States.
  • This world scale facility is a confirmation to our clients around the world that Braskem is committed to investing in their future.

Port Houston Awarded Nearly $80 Million INFRA Grant

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
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Port Houston receives nearly $80 million toward its efforts to restore and improve wharf and yard space at its Barbours Cut Container Terminal.

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  • Port Houston receives nearly $80 million toward its efforts to restore and improve wharf and yard space at its Barbours Cut Container Terminal.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200617005841/en/
    Dockside activity at Port Houstons Barbours Cut Container Terminal (Photo: Business Wire)
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded $79,472,000 from the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program to Port Houston, which was the full amount requested for Port Houstons total $198 million project with a local cost share of 60 percent and the INFRA grant of 40 percent of the future construction costs.
  • In 2019, Port Houston was the fastest growing container port of the U.S. top 10 container ports.
  • For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals of the Port of Houston the nations largest port for foreign waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the nation.

Operations Scheduled to Resume at Port Houston’s Bayport and Barbours Cut Terminals

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
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The Port Authority has conducted a thorough investigation regarding the International Longshoremans Association (ILA) worker, who recently worked at both Bayport and Barbours Cut Terminals, that tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

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  • The Port Authority has conducted a thorough investigation regarding the International Longshoremans Association (ILA) worker, who recently worked at both Bayport and Barbours Cut Terminals, that tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
  • Port Houston has conducted a joint investigation with the ILA which indicated that his exposure to others was fairly limited.
  • Following CDC guidelines, all those that he has been in direct contact with during the 2 days worked at Port Houston facilities are in self-quarantine.
  • We will be resuming vessel operations this evening at 1900 at both container terminals and will reopen both container terminals for normal business tomorrow morning.

FleetPride Expands Footprint With Two New Locations

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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IRVING, Texas, July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --FleetPride, Inc. has opened new locations in the Deer Valley area of Phoenix and in La Porte, Texas, just southeast of Houston.

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  • IRVING, Texas, July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --FleetPride, Inc. has opened new locations in the Deer Valley area of Phoenix and in La Porte, Texas, just southeast of Houston.
  • Both locations will also benefit from overnight replenishment from our regional distribution centers."
  • "Meanwhile, investing in new 'greenfield' locations has allowed us to expand our footprint in desirable markets.
  • FleetPride operates over 270 locations in 46 states, including more than 40 Service Centers with over 300 trained Technicians.

Beazer Homes and Taylor Morrison to Develop First Master-Planned Community in La Porte, Texas

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Building Systems, Architecture, Landscape, Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Surnames, Galveston Bay Area, Greater Houston, Beazer, Taylor Morrison, Morrison, La Porte, Texas, Geography of Texas

Beazer Homes and Taylor Morrison, leading national home builders, are excited to announce their partnership in the development of Morgans Landing, the first master-planned community in La Porte, Texas.

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  • Beazer Homes and Taylor Morrison, leading national home builders, are excited to announce their partnership in the development of Morgans Landing, the first master-planned community in La Porte, Texas.
  • This will be an exciting community for the residents of La Porte, said Amy Rino, president of Taylor Morrisons Houston division.
  • Beazer Homes builds homes in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
  • In Texas, Darling Homes builds communities with a focus on individuality and distinctive detail while delivering on the Taylor Morrison standard of excellence.

New Port Houston Commission Chairman Appointed

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Friday, January 18, 2019
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Houston businessman Ric Campo was appointed Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority Thursday by the City of Houston and Harris County Commissioners Court.

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  • Houston businessman Ric Campo was appointed Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority Thursday by the City of Houston and Harris County Commissioners Court.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190117005855/en/
    Appointment of Ric Campo as Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority (Photo: Business Wire)
    Campo, Chairman and CEO of Camden Property Trust, said he was honored and humbled to be appointed to the position.
  • By state statute, the Chairman of the Port Commission is appointed by the governing bodies of the City of Houston and Harris County Commissioners Court in a joint session.
  • For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals of the Port of Houston the nations largest port for foreign waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the nation.

Dr. Paul La Porte Joins the Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
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CERRITOS, Calif., July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. La Porte began his education in 2005 at the University of Chicago where he received a B.A.

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  • CERRITOS, Calif., July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. La Porte began his education in 2005 at the University of Chicago where he received a B.A.
  • Dr. La Porte was awarded the Dean Merit Scholarship from The Pritzker School of Medicine and The University of Chicago.
  • Dr. La Porte believes in giving the best individual care to each of his patients.
  • Dr. La Porte remains active in research and clinical studies.