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Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

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Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

A massive fire tore through the abandoned cooling towers at the former P.H. Robinson power plant in Bacliff, but the structures destroyed were not part of EPCOR’s purchase for a future desalination facility, officials said.

Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations

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Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations

Royal Caribbean will deploy its record-setting Icon of the Seas to Galveston in August 2027, along with two additional ships, which represents a significant boost for Texas’s busiest cruise port.

Gulf Copper Expands Defense Work, to Build Navy Destroyer Components in Galveston and Port Arthur

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Gulf Copper Expands Defense Work, to Build Navy Destroyer Components in Galveston and Port Arthur

Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation announced Monday that it will expand its partnership with Ingalls Shipbuilding to produce structural components for the U.S. The partnership will focus on the production of structural components for the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The company's Galveston and Port Arthur facilities will share the work, contributing to its expanding defense contract portfolio.

MSC Cruises’ Seascape Sets Sail from Galveston, Launching ‘Exciting New Chapter’ for Port

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MSC Cruises’ Seascape Sets Sail from Galveston, Launching ‘Exciting New Chapter’ for Port

The MSC Seascape will embark on its first voyage from Galveston this weekend, marking the city’s growing role in the cruise industry. The new partnership between MSC Cruises and the Port of Galveston is expected to generate hundreds of jobs and inject an estimated $177 million into the local economy.

New Texas Gateway Pipeline to Boost Natural Gas Flow from East Texas to Gulf Coast Markets

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New Texas Gateway Pipeline to Boost Natural Gas Flow from East Texas to Gulf Coast Markets

Gulf South Pipeline Co. has opened bidding for its Texas Gateway Project, a 155-mile natural gas pipeline connecting East Texas to southwest Louisiana. The project, expected to begin service in late 2029, aims to strengthen Gulf Coast energy exports and regional industrial demand.

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

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Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

Winn-Dixie’s parent company is rebranding and pulling out of several Gulf Coast markets as it marks its 100th anniversary, focusing future growth on Florida and southern Georgia.

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Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations

Gulf Copper Expands Defense Work, to Build Navy Destroyer Components in Galveston and Port Arthur

MSC Cruises’ Seascape Sets Sail from Galveston, Launching ‘Exciting New Chapter’ for Port

New Texas Gateway Pipeline to Boost Natural Gas Flow from East Texas to Gulf Coast Markets

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

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