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Harris County, TX, April 22, 2026, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recognized the end of Fleet Week at an event hosted by the Houston Maritime Center & Museum, where she celebrated Harris County’s role as a global port community and recognized service members for their key role in supporting international trade.

Judge Hidalgo met with maritime leaders and service members ahead of a lecture from Rear Admiral Kimberly Walz and Captain Rose Goscinski, one of the the Commanding Officer of the Kearsarge, which is one of the Navy ships in Bayport Terminal for Fleet Week. Captain Goscinski is the youngest woman to hold her position. Judge Hidalgo also spoke with Charles Mills, a 105-year-old World War II veteran, about his service and achievements. 

“As we close out Fleet Week Houston, it was an honor to meet with some of our servicemembers like Rear Admiral Kimberly Walls and Captain Rose Goscinski who help keep our global ports safe. We’re so proud to have the Port of Houston in Harris County, which shapes our community’s reputation as a leader in international trade. To our servicemembers, thank you for everything you do to keep global shipping up and running, and we were so proud to welcome you to Harris County for Fleet Week!” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

“The Houston Maritime Center & Museum is honored to support the very first Fleet Week Houston and the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard as they protect our national freedom. It was meaningful to have Judge Hidalgo join us Tuesday night to discuss protecting global shipping lanes while we continue our educational outreach mission to enhance our community,” said Sarah Howell, President of Houston Maritime Center & Museum.  

Scheduled for April 15-22, 2026, the inaugural Fleet Week Houston has brought multiple U.S. Navy vessels and more than 1,000 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to the community to connect with residents and celebrate our community’s maritime legacy. Hosted in collaboration with the City of Houston, the Port of Houston, Houston First Corporation and other partners, this event marks the first time a Texas city has hosted Fleet Week.

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