Houston Ship Channel

People who live near the Houston Ship Channel live shorter, unhealthier lives than those who don't. One scientist has dedicated his career to understanding and exposing the threat, under great pressure to stay silent. We'll meet The Scientist Who Refused To Be Intimidated.

From Texas Standard . Every time a vessel comes to a port of call, a local sailor takes command of the ship to maneuver it through the shallow water to...

The sediment and muddy freshwater that spilled into these Texas bodies of water are causing problems for the shipping and oyster industries.

HOUSTON — A portion of the busy Houston Ship Channel was shut Monday after two 600-foot ships collided in fog, causing a leak of flammable liquid.Methyl…