Texas City Tells

It's raining events! April is jam-packed with fun. In this episode of "Texas City Tells" find out about everything that's coming up!

Crawfish is a way of life! In this episode of Texas City Tells, we're talking with the experts at Boyd's One Stop and learning all about them. From turkey necks to ravioli and everything in between, find out the newest things being paired with crawfish. Plus, learn how crawfish are like donuts and like Legos, and discover how rice plays a big part in the industry. Tune in to hear from a pr...

In 1911, Texas City's first City Hall was one room, located inside a school. It consisted of two desks, a table and little else. Later, when City Hall was on 6th Street in 1928, the public library was located in a small room inside of it, near a much larger room in the building, which was a dressing room. Learn more of the interesting history behind our City Halls in this episode of "Texas City Te...

We’ve got our own March Madness going with a full slate of events coming up in March! Tune in to find out all of the details about the concerts, the art, the hunts, the celebrations and the parades. We’re covering it all in this episode of “Texas City Tells.”

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Texas City native Charles Brown is known around the world, serving as a major influence for some of the biggest names in music, like Ray Charles. In our new "Texas City Tells: History Uncovered" podcast, get to know the man behind the legend. Find out about his early days, when he worked as a chemist. Learn the real story behind his iconic pink Cadillac. A...

Mona Jackson's love of coffee started when she was five years old and her grandma would sneak sips to her. A coffee connoisseur to the core, she has even been known to make vacation plans based on coffee shops, always searching for the richest tastes, the most unusual flavors and the best beans. Now, she and husband Kendrix are bringing that expertise and experience to Texas City, opening the...

On Thanksgiving Day more than 10 years ago, 33-year-old Keyonna Allums was busy, happily prepping holiday dishes with her mom and getting ready for a day of festivities. After her mom left, Keyonna began to get ready for the day. She sent a text message intended for one recipient to another person, accidentally revealing somewhat of a love triangle situation. Just a couple of hours later, she was...

Local. It’s what FRC Locker is all about.    Anyone who knows Texas City knows that refineries are a big partof our local community. Like thousands in our city, FRC Locker owner Ericworked at a plant.    He was driving 45 minutes to find the specialized clothing he andhis coworkers needed, and he wanted to help. He began ordering FRC clothing,eventually turning his dining room into a makeshift war...

From the flags for Memorial Day to henna classes, from paint & sip to poetry, from hurricane prep to adaptive events...and everything in between, we've covering it all! In this episode of "Texas City Tells" we're giving you the scoop on everything coming up in the month of June! (And don't miss "expert" golf commentary like you've never heard before! )

More than 20 years ago, Sarah Powers-Trusty was reported missing by her husband. The evening before, the couple had gotten into an argument, and he reported that she left. No one reported seeing her after he did……until two weeks later, when her body was found. On this episode of “Texas City Tells: Unsolved” Detective Sergeant Winstead shares Sarah’s story and walks us through the case. If you have...

This is a supersized episode of "Texas City Tells," packed with details about nearly 20 events happening this month! Tune in to get ideas about how to fill this weekend with fun and stay tuned until the end, when we talk about how the month is ending with catapult painting and an exotic petting zoo!

Billy Blanchard was supposed to meet up with family members in early October 2010 but never showed. When his family came to check on him, they found the unimaginable. Billy's case remains unsolved, but we're hoping you can help. In this special podcast series, "Texas City Tells: Unsolved" Detective Sergeant Jeff Winstead takes us through the case, presenting the evidence and sharing Billy's story....

Find out what is coming up in April, from ducks to parades. April is jam packed with activities!

Find out what's coming up in March -- from swim lessons to parades to camps to game nights and much more -- in this episode of "Texas City Tells." Plus, we are highlighting some of YOUR comments and giving away prizes, so tune in to see if you are featured!

Test your Valentine's Day knowledge, see our famous inspiration for a new format, and get the scoop on all of the programs & events coming up in the next few weeks! Texas City Tells is back!

The official name of  CASA of Galveston County  is Court Appointed Special Advocates, but a more accurate one might be superheroes. This group of volunteers works with every child in the CPS system, making sure all their needs are met and advocating for their best interests, always. In what can be a tumultuous time for these kids, CASA volunteers are a steady presence, always there for them. In th...

For more than 110 years,  Family Service Center - The Center for Mental Health & Wellbeing  has been working to promote mental health and wellbeing in Galveston County and throughout southeast Texas. With a team of therapists that have a combined total of more than 2500 years of experience, the center is helping thousands of people every year. In this episode of "Texas City Tells," f...

As 2024 comes to a close, we're getting an update on projects and progress in Texas City and finding out about some of the great things coming up in our city's future. Join us for this episode of "Texas City Tells" to look back at Community Matters 2030, get an overview, hear how it was created and find out about progress in the areas that our community set as priorities.

Every day after school, kids are getting help with their homework, learning to play musical instruments, meeting new friends and learning life skills at the Salvation Army's Boys & Girls Club. In this episode of "Texas City Tells," find out more about this afterschool program, as well as the Boys & Girls Club summer camp and the background of the organization as a whole.

"Expansion and innovation are the core of who we are."In this episode of "Texas City Tells," we are talking with Tracy Pryor of  HCA Healthcare  about their focus on the future and the great things happening at Mainland, including achieving a Level Four Trauma Designation, the addition of a surgical robot, and major upgrades to the cath lab.

Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers  works in partnership with  Texas City Police Department , by offering rewards for information about crimes happening in our community. Find out more about this organization, the work they are doing, and how you can help in this episode of "Texas City Tells."

There's so much going on in the next several weeks, and we're back to fill you in on all of it! Get the scoop on all the events & holiday programs happening around Texas City (with a little bonus car karaoke talk ) in this new episode of "Texas City Tells."

Texas City Tells is back! In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we sat down with the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County to talk about signs to watch for, the importance of educating children and how in five seconds, you can change someone's life. 

Texas City Tells is back! In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we sat down with the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County to talk about signs to watch for, the importance of educating children and how in five seconds, you can change someone's life.  Enjoy an extended cut of the episode with an extra 20 minutes!