Texas City Tells

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 this episode of "Texas City Tells" find out more about this amazing organization in our community and learn how you can get involved.

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," find out about the services they offer, including counseling for crime victims, the Heroes program for veterans, parenthood courses, therapy for all ages and much more.

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!

Today, we are proud to be sharing a very special podcast -- "Chord Chronicles" featuring Dionne, one of the amazingly talented teens who was part of our Camp Podcast. In this episode, tune in as Dionne and City Attorney Kyle Dixon discuss all things music -- from instruments to their biggest musical influences and everything in-between!

Today, we are proud to be sharing a very special podcast -- "The CC Show" featuring Cheyenne and Chloe, two of the amazingly talented teens in our Camp Podcast this summer. In the camp, students between the ages of 13-16 learned about storytelling, interviewing, recording, and editing as they produced & hosted their own podcasts. We matched all of the students up with a City employee who shared their interests, and we could not be prouder of the results! We'll be sharing their podcasts over the course of the next several weeks and hope you enjoy them just as much as we did!

Today, we are proud to be sharing a very special podcast -- "Rocket Cosmetics" featuring Caitlin, one of the amazingly talented teens in our Camp Podcast this summer. In the camp, students between the ages of 13-16 learned about storytelling, interviewing, recording, and editing as they produced & hosted their own podcasts. We matched all of the students up with a City employee who shared their interests, and we could not be prouder of the results! We'll be sharing their podcasts over the course of the next several weeks and hope you enjoy them just as much as we did!

Today, we are proud to be sharing a very special podcast -- "Showtime Podcast" featuring Darian, one of the amazingly talented teens in our Camp Podcast this summer. In the camp, students between the ages of 13-16 learned about storytelling, interviewing, recording, and editing as they produced & hosted their own podcasts. We matched all of the students up with a City employee who shared their interests, and we could not be prouder of the results! We'll be sharing their podcasts over the course of the next several weeks and hope you enjoy them just as much as we did!

Today, we are proud to be sharing a very special podcast -- "DJ Spusic" featuring Donovan, one of the amazingly talented teens in our Camp Podcast this summer. In the camp, students between the ages of 13-16 learned about storytelling, interviewing, recording, and editing as they produced & hosted their own podcasts. We matched all of the students up with a City employee who shared their interests, and we could not be prouder of the results! We'll be sharing their podcasts over the course of the next several weeks and hope you enjoy them just as much as we did!

There are events and programs for all ages, and in this episode of Texas City Tells, we cover it all!

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This summer is packed with fun for all ages! There are events and programs for all ages, and in this episode of Texas City Tells, we cover it all!

Through the College of the Mainland's Continuing Education program, students of all ages can get hands-on training and certifications in a variety of today's most in-demand fields, like plumbing, welding, HVAC and CNC, just to name a few.   In this episode of “Texas City Tells,” get more information about the programs —many of which are free. 

The Texas City Fire Department never rests. In addition to all of the emergency response services they provide, they're also working hard to plan for the city's future. In this episode of Texas City Tells, find out more about how they're training future firefighters in high school, learn about the new fire station and equipment, and hear about all of the training and innovation that's happening.(And around the 23-minute mark, get an update on a survivor of the fire training process. )Plus, hear about the work that Neighborhood Improvement Services (formerly called Code Enforcement) is doing on hundreds of substandard structures.

A foam party, a poetry slam, concerts, a paint & sip, a golf tournament, a parade, aquatics center opening -- and that's just to name a few of the things coming up in the next couple of weeks.In this episode of "Texas City Tells," we're telling you about it all! Tune to find out about all of the fun things going on around town.

The Texas City Police Department is growing, hiring new officers and offering more programs & services than ever! In this episode of "Texas City Tells," Chief Landis Cravens joins us to talk about everything the police department is doing, goals for the future and the many ways that you can be involved.

Our City of Texas City, TX Department of Community Development is repairing & rebuilding homes for elderly & disabled residents, providing up to $7500 for first-time home buyers to use for closing costs and down payments, revitalizing low-income areas, and organizing beautification projects throughout the city.Find out more about these programs and others they offer in this episode of "Texas City Tells," just in time for Community Development Week.Plus, we're issuing a challenge to Texas City ISD students, particularly Texas City High School and The La Marque High School football teams!

"Sit down, strap in and prepare for a completely different Texas City. "That was one of the first things Economic Development Director Kristin Edwards said in this episode of Texas City Tells, and she meant it! Tune in to hear about restaurants coming, new entertainment venues opening, businesses expanding, the number of houses being planned, the new Community Plaza & dog park and so much more. Plus, find out about the grants and incentives available to existing businesses, along with the resources and new workspace for new businesses.

This month is packed with fun, and we're talking about all of it! Tune in to this episode of Texas City Tells to hear about parades, Easter egg hunts, City Commission, and the Texas City Art Festival. Plus, to thank you for watching and sharing, we're giving away a Chromebook to one lucky person. Comment below with a description of the art that Jennifer missed out on last year at the Art Festival for a chance to win. Plus, find out what topic was controversial enough to make our producer put our first-ever disclaimer on the screen!

We've talked a lot about Public Works lately; now, hear directly from the expert. In this episode of "Texas City Tells" we're talking with Public Works Director Jack Haralson about pump stations, street repairs, drainage, adding sidewalks and more.It's a longer episode because we're covering a lot, including some of your questions. Tune in to hear the answers and find out about projects being done now and coming up in Texas City!

You've probably seen the banners around town. But do you know what Community Matters 2030 is?Find out more about the plan that is changing the future of our city in this episode of our podcast, Texas City Tells!

Happy Valentine's Day! We have a Valentine's Day debate going on in this new episode of our Texas City Tells podcast, and we need your help to settle it. Plus, you'll find out about what's going on in Texas City in the next few weeks, hear about some of our favorite events (and funny memories that went with them), and find out how you can serve the community.

Tune in for a very merry episode of Texas City Tells, where we're talking all things Christmas! Find out about some of the holiday season fun we have planned, starting in just a couple of weeks.There's a parade, a winter wonderland with 100,000 lbs. of snow, visits from Santa, a candy bar, food trucks, vendors, lots of lights, Christmas music and much more. Get the scoop on it all!

See if you can spot our Halloween inspiration as you enjoy some spooky stories in this episode of Texas City "Tales." Plus, as a special treat, a familiar face is back!So, sit back, relax, and don't look under the bed.

See if you can spot our Halloween inspiration as you enjoy some spooky stories in this episode of Texas City "Tales." Plus, as a special treat, a familiar face is back! So, sit back, relax, and don't look under the bed. And for even more Halloween tales, check out the unedited, extended version of this episode on our YouTube channel!

When Texas City Martial Arts says that they offer classes for all ages, they mean it! Their students start as young as four years old and range all the way to 75 years old.They're in a new building but are still committed to the same long-standing principles and values.In this episode of Texas City Tells, learn more about the classes and programs they offer and all of the benefits that come along with them.

Local dog groomer SiD's Grooming & More is about to celebrate their one-year anniversary in Texas City, but more important to them are the dogs they've been able to help. In this episode of Texas City Tells, find out about how their business has grown to include training, boarding, day care and creative dog grooming, and how they are helping local animal rescues find homes for animals in need.

Walk into the room and get greeted with a round of applause! In this episode of Texas City Tells, learn more about Sweet Frog, a premium frozen yogurt business that prides itself on making customers feel special -- from their trademark greeting to making sure all of your favorite toppings are stocked. Find out more about all of the services they offer, from frozen yogurt to fitness classes!

A new, 137-homesite community is being built on 56 acres in the heart of Texas City. In this episode of Texas City Tells, find out more about Beazer Homes, why they chose this location and how the homes they are building here in Texas City are the most energy-efficient homes they've ever built.

Texas City Feed & Supply has been in Texas City since the 1930s. In this episode of Texas City Tells, find out more about all of the services they offer and learn about the rich history of this Texas City institution.

Our Recreation & Tourism Department has tons of fun planned! In this episode of Texas City Tells, hear about the action-packed line-up they have planned as we talk about all of the events coming up in October.

Texas City is home to the only ABA clinic in Galveston County. Find out more about Success on the Spectrum, which provides a variety of therapy services to children with developmental delays. Plus, get details about the workshops and community events they provide for children with autism & their families, including their upcoming Annual Autism Festival.

For 20 years, the Galveston County Food Bank has been changing lives by providing easy access to nutritional food. Want to help? Located right here in Texas City, the food bank offers ways for people of all ages to get involved...and some of them might surprise you! Find out more in the newest episode of Texas City Tells. Plus, get the scoop on their upcoming event, where you can have a frighteningly good time, while helping to support the food bank!

Food trucks, a BBQ cookoff, two concerts, firefighter games & more -- in this episode of Texas City Tells, find out about all of the fun planned at our upcoming Blaze & BBQ Bash!

An announcement about our Texas City Tells podcast, plus all of our favorite behind-the-scenes bloopers from Season 2!

For 20 years, The Post Newspaper. Your Community News has been on a mission to highlight the good in our community. In this episode of Texas City Tells, find out more about the paper and its focus on the people, events, and programs in Galveston County.

June is Men's Health Month, and Dr. Ford Ben-Okoli from UTMB Health is sharing his top tips and advice for men to stay healthy. (And some of them may surprise you!) Find out more and learn about Dr. Ben-Okoli in this episode of Texas City Tells.

Hurricane season has officially started, and our Emergency Manager Joe Tumbleson wants to make sure you are prepared. In this episode of Texas City Tells, get tips on how to get ready and find out all the details about our hurricane preparedness event coming up later this month.

For 34 years, Grand Prize BBQ has been a staple in Texas City. In this episode of Texas City Tells, find out which dish is their most popular, get tips on perfecting your BBQ and watch as we try some of their most popular appetizers.

For Barris with Studio Barris Barber Shop, being a barber has been a passion for almost his entire life; he has been cutting hair since he was 12 years old! In this episode of Texas City Tells, find out more about Barris, why he loves what he does and how he is constantly expanding the services he offers.

Cook Ford does so much more than just selling vehicles. In this episode of Texas City Tells, find out about their community events, all of the services they offer, and their focus on serving the community.

Texas City-based Coffee Connection has a mission: touching lives one cup at a time. In this episode of Texas City Tells, learn more about this non-profit coffee shop that donates all proceeds to organizations that help people in need in our community.