On June 6, 2010, Scott Macon group (Clark Second from the left) got on board Ann’s Dream. Capt. Ann and her guest went 30 miles from Freeport out in the Gulf and landed some nice Ling. One was 65 pounds that was caught on 30lb. test. It took about 30 minutes to bring it in. The Snapper, King and Ling were certainly in abundance, the conditions were absolutely wonderful for some good fishing. 

(Published 2004 in the SPAN, a publication for the Employee - Owners of Austin Industrial)

The Lyondell/Equistar and Austin Industrial Construction Group played an important role in the installation of a new tower section in the BT unit at the Channelview Equistar site. The construction group's role was to create all lifting plans, coordinate and arrange crane rental, and dismantle all piping and electrical connections, During the initial phases of the BT outage, this project was the critical path for the unit start-up. "This was initially viewed as a difficult project, but it matured into one that, when executed, provided great results"  said Pat Ganster, the Lyondell and Equistar construction coordinator. This project was completed safetly, quickly and cost effectively, indicating the level of commitment on the part of everyone who worked on it. On behalf of the Plant Projects Group, I would like to extend my appreciation and congratulations to all involved in achieving our success with their part in Engineering, planning and Scheduling Craft Construction, Construction Management,  Support Services, and the assistance of the BT Unit personal" Two key Austin employee-owners were cited as being standouts during the execution of the tower replacement - Clark Poorboy, structural/rigging general forman, and Darryl Matherne, general superintendent. Clark Poorboy was the key point of contact for the Austin Construction Group. He served as the coordinating point for the group's efforts. He was also heavily involved in meeting the client's needs. "Thanks to the crews of Steven Yorek, Ronnie Hutchins. and steve Allen for a job well done," said Clark Poorboy

(Published in the HORIZONS, a publication for the Employee - Owners of Austin Industrial)

On June 28, 1997 Austin Industrial held it's annual Employee-Owner picnic. One of the festivities was a horseshoe tournament with first, second and third place winners. The "River Rats" took first place, team members Clark Poorboy (First from left) and Warren Strickhausen.