Major Fire at Valero Refinery in Port Arthur
On September 19th, 2017, a Major fire caused a thick cloud of black smoke over the West Side Community of Port Arthur, TX. A shelter in place order was issued for several hours.
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Hilton Kelley's recent attendance at The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities & Solutions Symposium
Founder and Director Hilton Kelley had the opportunity to speak on “Engaging for impact” and the benefits utilizing hydrogen energy...
Montrose Green Infrastructure (Raingarden & Permeable Pavement) Pilot Project. Launch!!
We at Community In Power Development Association Inc. have some exciting new updates surrounding our Montrose Green Infrastructure and...
Washington Post Meets With CIDA
The Washington Post reached out to our executive director and founder Mr. Hilton Kelley to speak with him about his perspective on the...
Volunteering to do maintenance on the West Side Community Garden
Volunteering in your community means showing support. This is exactly what we did together with a fantastic group of Valero's young...
Hilton Kelley Testifies before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
On July 14, 2020 our Executive Director and Founder Hilton Kelley testified at the before the House of Representatives Committee on...
Hilton Kelley speaks to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
On May 28th, 2020 the House Committee on Oversight and Reform published a video interview with various experts and activists on the...
Homemade Gumbo Pickup: In times of need, we come together for our community.
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TPC Plant Explodes, toxic fumes causes multi-city evacuation
On November 27, 2019 the TPC plant in Port Neches, TX had two major explosion and subsequent fire causing a mandatory evacuation of...
Community speaks out against Oxbow's permit renewal
On November 14, 2019 CIDA Inc. and Port Arthur community residents spoke against the Oxbow permit renewal request. It was resounding that...
Home Elevations and Buy-Outs
This August marked the 2 year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and the devastating flooding it caused in Port Arthur, TX. We went and...
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