TPC Group will host two meetings to review how the Houston facility mitigates risk to the community. The same information will be provided at each meeting.
Tuesday, September 30. 2025 OR Wednesday, October 1, 2025 6 p,m,-7:30 p.m.
Cesar E. Chavez High School Auditorium @ 8501 Howard Dr. Houston, Texas
El Grupo TPC organizará dos reuniones para analizar cómo las instalaciones de Houston mitiga el riesgo para la comunidad. Se proporcionará la misma información en cada reunión.
Martes, 30 de septiembre de 2025 o miércoles, 1 de octubre de 2025, de 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Auditorio de la Preparatoria Cesar E. Chavez, 8501 Howard Dr., Houston, Texas
TPC Group has posted the following message on the CAER Line.
This is TPC Group Houston Operations, located at 8600 Park Place Boulevard. Today is Sunday, August 31 at approximately 1:50 p.m. This is a courtesy message to notify our neighbors due to a loss of power at the plant there is flaring and the potential for black smoke. Our operations team is onsite working to safely and quickly restore power and mitigate the situation. We do not expect any impact to our employees, industrial or community neighbors. We apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused. Should you have any concerns or questions, please contact Sara Cronin at 713.502.0656.
Thank you.
Communications
Quality Products. Dependable Services. One Allen Center | 500 Dallas St., Suite 2000 | Houston, Texas 77002 713.475.5243 | eFax: 1.855.506.9213 | www.tpcgrp.com
RECEIVED NOTICE TODAY OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING TPC GROUP WILL REVIEW PLANS FOR AIR MONITORING AT THE HOUSTON FACILITY • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm • CEASAR CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM • 8501 HOWARD DR. – HOUSTON, TX
RECIBÍ EL AVISO HOY DE REUNIÓN INFORMATIVA EL GRUPO TPC REVISARÁ LOS PLANES PARA EL MONITOREO DEL AIRE EN LAS INSTALACIONES DE HOUSTON • MIÉRCOLES 9 DE ABRIL DE 2025 6:00 p. m. A 8:00 p. m. • AUTHORARIO DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA CEASAR CHAVEZ • 8501 HOWARD DR. – HOUSTON, TX
TCP Group one reportable event due to a condensate burn 4 permit renewals planned or submitted in 2024 consist of (3 air permits, 1 water permit) no requested increase in Production EPA Consent Decree open for public comments until July 1st Open Positions at Plant Operator Technician Trainee, Clerk, Shift Operations, Electrical Technician https://www.tcpgrp.com/careers Community Involvement Teacher Appreciation Week at Rucker Elementary Four Chavez High School Seniors received Mark of Excellence Scholarship
INVISTA No Safety or Environmental Incidents Community Involvement 10 local Seniors received Outstanding Student Scholarship awards East End Chamber luncheon with Mayor Whitmire Support Women’s Leadership at San Jacinto College Support Children’s Museum-passes for summer Job Openings at https://jobs.kochcareers.com
GOODYEAR 1 Osha injury = bicycle accident No environmental releases Community Employees Volunteered at Houston Food Bank JOB Openings = www.goodyear.com/careers
VALERO Hosted Summer Bash for Manchester Hosting a book drive and donation for Manchester students = summer project Awarded scholarships via East End Chamber and Constable Trevino’s office Awarded bikes to all 5th graders at DeZavala and Southmayd Elementary 1 year with no contractor injuries & received AFPM Safety Award JOB = New basic operator training began on 6/10 valero.com/careers
HOUSTON (Monday, June 3, 2024) – TPC Group recently announced the recipients of this year’s Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program at a luncheon held on May 22 in Houston. The Company’s Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program recognizes high school seniors planning to attend a four-year or two-year university or college following graduation. Since 2006, TPC Group has awarded more than $1.1 million in academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors in southeast Texas.
TPC Group’s Mark of Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students graduating from Cesar E. Chavez High School, in Houston’s East End and from Port Neches-Groves High School, in Port Neches, Texas and plan to pursue a degree in engineering, chemistry or environmental science at an accredited four-year college or university, or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in process, instrument, analyzer or electrical technology at an accredited two-year institution.
TPC Group’s Sons and Daughters Program is open to all graduating seniors with a mother or father employed by the Company.
In addition, TPC Group supports the Genesys Works program by providing internship opportunities for high school students in the field of information technology and engineering. These student interns, upon graduation from high school and acceptance into a two or four-year program at an accredited college or university, receive a one-time, $2,500 scholarship.
“’The Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program is a testament to our commitment to supporting the academic and professional growth of young students in our community,” said TPC Group Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, Sara Cronin. “TPC Group’s Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program is one of the many ways we seek to give back to our community, support our employees and partner with our local schools to facilitate a qualified, future workforce.” This year, 12 scholarships were awarded.
Cesar E. Chavez High School Recipients:
Giancarlo Garcia Cortez is a graduate of Cesar E. Chavez High School. He plans to attend the University of Houston and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Port Neches-Groves High School Recipients:
Jaxon Caillier is a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. He plans to attend Sam Houston State University and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. Kate Letulle is a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. She plans to attend Lamar University and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. Ryan Makelki is a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. He plans to attend Texas A&M University and pursue a degree in chemical engineering. Sons and Daughters Scholarships Recipients:
Mya Brownlow is a graduate of Bellaire High School. She plans to attend Texas State University and pursue a degree in political science. Oluwatomisin Fasidi is a graduate of Elkins High School. He plans to attend Texas A&M University-Galveston and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. Kaylie Guess is a graduate of Foster High School. She plans to attend Rust College and pursue a degree in biology. Camryn Guilbeau is a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. She plans to attend Stephen F. Austin University and pursue a degree in nursing. Arianna Ramos is a graduate of J. Frank Dobie High School. She plans to attend San Jacinto Community College South and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Genesys Works Recipients:
Frederick Bonilla is a graduate of Cesar E. Chavez High School. He plans to attend Houston Community College and pursue a degree in computer engineering. Alondra Carbajal is a graduate of Cesar E. Chavez High School. She plans to attend to San Jacinto College and pursue a degree in nursing. Alexander Torres is a graduate of Cesar E. Chavez High School. He plans to attend the University of Houston Clear Lake and pursue a degree biological science.
Pictured: TPC Group’s President and CEO, Ed Dineen (left) with the 2024 scholarship recipients, from left, back row: Alexander Torres; Kate Letulle, Kaylie Guess, Jaxon Caillier and Oluwatomisin Fasidi. From left, front row: Frederick Bonilla, Alondra Carbajal, Giancalo Garcia Cortez, Camryn Guilbeau and Ryan Makelki. Not pictured: Mya Brownlow and Arianna Ramos
Oak Meadow Park Ribbon Cutting SCENARIO Date / Time: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 / 3 p.m. Site: Oak Meadow Park, 500 Ahrens St., Houston, TX 77017 Point of Contact: Oneika Peters, Sr. Community Liaison, HPARD, 832-755-0293(cell) Chanelle Frazier, Outreach Manager, Houston Parks Board, 832- 713-1277 (cell) Parking: Speaking program participants and VIPs will park along Ahrens Street near the playground; general public parking will be around the park Weather Provisions: Event will be outdoors; umbrellas will be provided in case of light rain; in case of moderate rain, speaking program will be under the park’s picnic pavilion Language Provision: This is a bilingual speaking program through interpretation headsets provided to people who prefer to listen in Spanish
Confirmed Speaking Program Participants (in order of appearance):
Kenneth Allen, Director, Houston Parks and Recreation Department The Honorable Mayor Sylvester Turner, Mayor, City of Houston Mayor Pro-Tem and Council Member Dave Martin, District E Beth White, President and CEO, Houston Parks Board Dean Corgey, Commissioner, Port Houston Michelle Garcia, Vice President, Oak Meadows Civic Club Confirmed Elected Officials, Partners, and Guests Sara Cronin, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs; Gwendolyn Kimble, Communications Coordinator; Nick Gill, Houston Operations Plant Manager; Jason Sanders, Environmental Manager, TPC Group Sara Montelongo-Oyervidez, Manager, Refinery Public Affairs, Valero Energy Foundation Grant Hopkins, Asset Management Leader; Lacey LeMoine, Public Affairs Coordinator, INVISTA Katie Shelton, Public Affairs Liaison, on behalf of At-Large Council Member Sallie Alcorn Eileen Puente, Principal, Rucker Elementary School, HISD Fred Flickinger, Council Member-elect, District E (tentative)
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: All Program Participants gather at the ribbon-cutting location Oak Meadow Park Improvements Description and Background
This event celebrates the grand opening of improvements at Oak Meadow Park, located in the Oak Meadows Neighborhood.
Improvements made by the Houston Parks Board and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department include: o Replaced the playground’s equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12 and the adjacent concrete plaza o Replaced swing set and added adjacent site lighting o Upgraded asphalt walking trail to new concrete and installed two new benches along the trail o Renovated basketball area with resurfaced court, repainted lines, new backboards and posts, and installation of new seatless benches for players to lean on o Converted the baseball field into a soccer field and established new turf o Added picnic pavilion area with lighting and four new picnic tables o Enhanced volleyball court with new sod, posts, and corner markers o Refreshed and reconfigured site furnishings, such as benches, picnic tables, and grills o Repaired park water fountain o Addition of bollards around the park perimeter o Detention area for improved drainage for the park
Houston Parks Board served as the project manager, with Times Construction as the construction firm. The landscape architect was Clark Condon Associates, Inc. The overall total project cost is $1,095,000.
Upgrades to this neighborhood park were made possible by 50/50 Park Partners, a Mayor Sylvester Turner initiative led by the City of Houston, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Houston Parks Board, and Greater Houston Partnership.
The 50/50 Park Partners framework provides an opportunity for corporations to play a leadership role in supporting neighborhood parks and their surrounding communities, catalyzing the process of reinvigorating an under-resourced park.
In addition to a City of Houston public investment of $14 million to the 50/50 Park Partners Initiative, we would like to acknowledge over 30 philanthropic partners who together invested over $10 million, including Houston Endowment, Port Houston – the official Park Partner for this park.
Houston Endowment has played a leadership role in parks across the city through its history of investments and recognizes the value of smaller neighborhood parks.
Port Houston played a pivotal role in this park’s transformation by pledging $1 million to the 50/50 Park Partners program, partnering with both Oak Meadow Park and Hidalgo Park, and inspiring the maritime-themed playground.
In addition, three companies contributed funding towards improvements at Oak Meadow Park: INVISTA, TPC Group, and the Valero Energy Foundation – collectively contributed over $30,000 to the project.
The initiative included a coordinated process for determining park improvements focused on collaboration with the Oak Meadows Neighborhood and the District E Office.
For this park, an initial community listening session was held on December 8, 2021, during which residents provided their ideas and feedback on key aspects of the park.
An in-person pop-up on December 14, 2021, and additional meetings were held with the community to refine the park’s improvements and design further.
A survey was also distributed to the neighborhood via email and yard signs.
Event Location
RESERVED PARKING PASS Event at Oak Meadow Park 500 AHRENS ST., HOUSTON, TX 77017 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 2023, AT 3 PM
Please check out the link and you will see OM is mentioned during live episode at 6AM this morning, December 20, 2023. You can find it exactly at 12:47 into the segment.
