Port Director Appointed to PAAC

Port Director Appointed to PAAC

by | Feb 27, 2023 | News Releases

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Commission has appointed Walker Smith, Port Director of The Port of Harlingen Authority, as a member to Port Authority Advisory Committee (PAAC), during their regular commission meeting Thursday, Feb. 23.   The PAAC is a...
Remembering Frank Boggus

Remembering Frank Boggus

by | Feb 7, 2023 | News Releases

Frank Boggus Port of Harlingen Authority Commissioner 1984-1988 “Frank Boggus was a cornerstone for The Port of Harlingen, and a great supporter for us even after he stepped down from the board. He was very instrumental in shaping the Port into what it is still...
Port Director to Serve as GPA President

Port Director to Serve as GPA President

by | Jan 5, 2023 | News Releases

AUSTIN, TX- The Port of Harlingen Authority Port Director, Walker Smith, has been installed as the new president of the Gulf Ports Association (GPA). The Association is a trade organization dedicated to enhancing economic development and encouraging commerce for...
Transportation Committee Interim Report 2022

Transportation Committee Interim Report 2022

by | Dec 28, 2022 | News Releases

HARLINGEN, TX – The Port of Harlingen is optimistic for the possibility of state funding appropriated for Texas ports in the 88th Legislature after The House Committee on Transportation released their interim report. The report provides two recommendations: The...
Port Receives $3.9 Million in Federal Grant Funding

Port Receives $3.9 Million in Federal Grant Funding

by | Oct 26, 2022 | News Releases

HARLINGEN, TX – The Port of Harlingen Authority was awarded $3,937,500 from U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program (PIDP), Wednesday, Oct. 26. Funding will be used to renovate the Port’s main dock and related facilities....