Powering Change: Rising Energy Leaders Driving Volunteer Impact at Spindletop
In 2018, Spindletop launched a new initiative to engage rising leaders in the energy industry in its mission. The Spindletop Management Committee (SMC), formerly known as the Emerging Leader Steering Committee, was established to bring together rising energy leaders in an effort to create a volunteer program where individuals from across the industry could unite […]
Building Future Innovators: Spindletop’s Summer of STEM Brings Science to Life for Houston’s Youth
Spindletop is proud to continue its annual tradition of Spindletop Summer of STEM, an exciting hands-on volunteer initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation of innovators that brings the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math to children served by its non-profit partners. Through a series of fun and engaging events, Spindletop has the privilege […]
Spindletop Circle: Executives, Emerging Leaders & Retirees in Energy
Spindletop Circle is made up of generous individuals committed to improving the lives of at-risk children throughout our community. These passionate supporters help set these special children on paths to brighter, healthier, and happier futures. Spindletop has been connecting at-risk youth to resources that educate, empower, protect and nurture them throughout their life’s journey for […]
Fueling Hope: Spindletop Invests $750,000 in Houston’s At-Risk Youth
At Spindletop, our mission is centered around helping Houston’s at-risk youth achieve long-term success. Each year, we engage with both new and established non-profit partners to better understand their funding needs. Thanks to the generous support of the energy sector, Spindletop is able to step in and address a wide range of critical challenges, including […]
Spindletop Receives BEAR Champion Award
Since 2022, Spindletop has been a proud partner of BEAR…Be A Resource, providing integral funding for one of its newest programs, Heart Gallery of Greater Houston. BEAR is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk and CPS-involved children, along with their caretakers, in the greater Houston area. The Heart Gallery is a […]
2024 Spindletop Scholarship Recipients
Over the past year, Spindletop has proudly invested in the next generation of STEM leaders through scholarships. As part of our commitment to supporting young women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, our team members Lia Vallone and Ashley Werner attended the 2024 BAFTX Awards Ceremony to present the Women in STEM Scholarships to four […]
2024 Advancements Made in Children’s Lives Through Spindletop Funding
In 2024, Spindletop funding made a meaningful impact in the lives of at-risk children by supporting programs that adhere to our four pillars: educate, empower, protect, and nurture. We helped expand early childhood education through new school campuses and scholarships, strengthened STEM learning with afterschool programs and Career Test Drive fairs, and improved classroom environments […]
Spindletop Honored at PDAP’s Champions for Recovery Breakfast
For 30 years, Spindletop has provided integral funding to Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) and their steadfast efforts to provide the best possible substance abuse recovery treatment for teens free of charge. PDAP is a youth-driven program for adolescents and young adults who are looking to overcome substance abuse and mental health concerns. PDAP not […]
From Spindletop Cooks Cookbook: Cheese Ravioli
Spindletop Cheese Ravioli Ingredients Tomato Meat Sauce ¼ cup olive oil½ cup onion, diced¼ cup red bell pepper, diced¼ cup celery, diced2 cloves garlic, minced½ lb mushrooms (optional)½ lb beef chuck½ lb pork shoulder1 teaspoon salt1 bay leaf1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 tablespoon sugar2 large cans tomato paste Dough 4 cups sifted flour4 eggs½ teaspoon salt6 […]
From Spindletop Cooks Cookbook: Beef Teriyaki
Spindletop Beef Teriyaki Ingredients 3½ to 4 pounds chuck roast unflavored meat tenderizer Marinade 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water ¼ cup soy Instructions Spindletop tenderizer liberally over roast, then punch holes in meat with a fork. Let stand […]