22 Aug 2012

Former USACE Engineer Convicted of Bribery

HOUSTON - Christopher Castillo, 33, of Monte Alto, Texas, has entered a plea of guilty to one count of bribery, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today along with Special Agent Frank Robey, director of the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command's (USACID) Major Procurement Fraud Unit (MPFU). Castillo was a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Castillo was charged by criminal information on July 2, 2012, and entered his guilty plea just moments ago before U.S. Magistrate Judge John Froeschner.

15 Aug 2012

USACE Galveston District employee named Southwestern Division Regulator of the Year

GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 15, 2012) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Project Manager Dwayne Johnson was named the 2012 USACE Southwestern Division Regulator of the Year, marking the fourth consecutive year a Galveston District employee has earned top division honors.

15 Aug 2012

USACE Galveston District collaborates with educational institution to enhance opportunities for minorities

GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 15, 2012) – What do you get when you partner the world’s largest public engineering design and construction management agency with one the top university’s engineering technology programs in Texas? – An invaluable relationship between the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District and Prairie View A&M University, committed to working together to enhance opportunities for minority students throughout the Corps.

13 Aug 2012

USACE Galveston District awards $4.4 million contract to dredge Texas City Ship Channel

GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 13, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, awarded a

31 Jul 2012

USACE Galveston District recognized with Nature Service Award

GALVESTON, Texas (July 31, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District was

18 Jul 2012

USACE Galveston District multi-agency partnership, technology keeps commerce moving along Texas coast

GALVESTON, Texas (July 18, 2012) – A network of 31 tidal data collection stations located between

13 Jul 2012

USACE Galveston District monitors Addicks and Barker dams and reservoirs

HOUSTON (July 13, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is closely monitoring the Addicks and Barker dams and reservoirs in West Houston as part of stage one of an extended watch that calls for an increased surveillance of the flood risk management structures.

6 Jul 2012

USACE Galveston District employee earns “Hard Hat of the Year”

GALVESTON, Texas (July 6, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Southwestern Division announced

3 Jul 2012

Enjoy your holiday, play it safe and return home alive

GALVESTON, Texas (July 3, 2012) - Drowning is the nation’s second leading cause of accidental death. Statistics show that 90 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn life jackets. Here are some safety tips from the USACE Galveston District to help you have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

29 Jun 2012

USACE Galveston District’s PAO Recognized as Government Communications Team of the Year

HOUSTON (June 29, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Public Affairs