Happy Monday! Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog.
We hope you had an enjoyable weekend! Unfortunately, the cold snap came in and we had to bring out the winter clothes this morning. The weather did warm up more than expected but a bit too cool for our liking. Let’s get started.
We love an
update. Back in July the Battleship
Texas was in the news for the Galveston Wharves’ Board approving
Pier 15 for its new home. Well, the
centurium was in the news again.
Did anyone
happen to read the Houston Chronicle Front Page Section on December 12, 2025, their
article titled, “Battleship Texas “free-floating again”? In the article, it goes on the speak about
how USS Texas towed just over three years ago to Galveston to Gulf Copper Dry
Dock and Rig Repair for repairs and renovation is a step closer to coming to
life. The last dreadnought ship has had
major work to improve its structural integrity, and after years of band aid fixes
and water pumps helping keep it afloat; it is floating on its own and is no
longer taking on water. The $75-million renovations
for the Battleship Texas have brought back a promise to the American people, it will stand proud and now teach Americans about our past. The repairs and
renovations are expected to be completed in approximately one year. The vessel will
have new exhibits to help educate its visitors on ow those who served on the
USS Texas lived and worked and the Battleship Texas Foundation is expecting
the ship museum open in approximately two years from its new berth at Pier 15. We wish them luck with completing the renovations
and repairs on Battleship Texas and its new home. If you would like to read more of the Houston
Chronicle’s article on MSN for free, please click the link: $75M Battleship Texas restoration reaches milestone as crews push toward 2026 reopening.
The
Battleship Texas Foundation has more information on the status of this great
ship, so please check their website for further details. If you would like to help with donations for
this wonderful project, please check out their website by clicking the link: Battleship Texas Foundation.
If you would
like help in looking into how to update your liquids terminal, so it runs more efficiently,
safely, and with less of a carbon footprint, contact us via email in the Blog or
our ESC website!
We hope you enjoy your evening! Keep warm!
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Houston Chronicle’s article. **