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5 things to know about looming port strikes that could impact Houston, East Coast
Read full article: 5 things to know about looming port strikes that could impact Houston, East CoastAbout 45,000 dock workers are poised to walk off the job at midnight Tuesday if a deal is not reached between the union representing the workers and the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents the ports.
Ship channel bridge reopened in east Harris County after months of construction
Read full article: Ship channel bridge reopened in east Harris County after months of constructionAfter nearly six months of construction, the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) says drivers in east Harris County now will have an easier commute with this latest expansion.
Strike looming at Port Houston, 35 other ports that could have lasting impacts U.S. economy
Read full article: Strike looming at Port Houston, 35 other ports that could have lasting impacts U.S. economyA strike that is potentially just weeks away has the potential to have a weeks if not months-long impact on the U.S. economy.
Toys, electronics and other items confiscated from the Port of Houston
Read full article: Toys, electronics and other items confiscated from the Port of HoustonIn an exclusive interview, U.S. Customs and Border Protection permitted access to the many layers of work and surveillance agents perform to keep consumers safe from counterfeit and dangerous items.
UPDATE: Harris Health resumes appointments, Port Houston reopens following worldwide computer outage
Read full article: UPDATE: Harris Health resumes appointments, Port Houston reopens following worldwide computer outageA week after Houston dealt with major power outages, the city was forced to work around a worldwide computer outage for several hours Friday morning.
Great-granddaughter tells the story of Captain Clyde A. Barbour’s impact on the Port of Houston through new novel
Read full article: Great-granddaughter tells the story of Captain Clyde A. Barbour’s impact on the Port of Houston through new novelThe Barbours Cut Terminal at the Port of Houston was named after an ambitious captain who helped turn the Houston ship channel into a powerhouse for the supply chain industry. Now, his great-granddaughter Nancy Potter is telling his story in her new novel "Barbours Cut: Beyond the River's Reach."
🔒 FREE, low-cost and low-key: 8 Houston things to do with kids this summer that won’t break the bank
Read full article: 🔒 FREE, low-cost and low-key: 8 Houston things to do with kids this summer that won’t break the bankSummer just started, yet somehow you’ve already run out of ideas to keep the kids busy. Here, we offer some low-key, low-cost suggestions that won’t break the bank.