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 warehouse. His business has now grown and expanded to a new store at Tanger,where he and wife Lindsay focus o...
Jun 27, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 86
Jun 04, 2025•12 min•Season 5Ep. 85
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! )
Jun 02, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 84
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 any information that could help bring Sarah’s killer to justice, please let us know. Mainland Commun...
May 22, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 82
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!
May 12, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 81
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. Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers has increased the reward for this case and is now offering up t...
May 12, 2025•20 min•Season 6Ep. 81
Find out what is coming up in April, from ducks to parades. April is jam packed with activities!
Apr 04, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 80
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!
Feb 27, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 79
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!
Jan 29, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 78
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 lea...
Jan 23, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 76
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, p...
Jan 23, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 81
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.
Jan 23, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 75
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.
Dec 31, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 74
"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.
Dec 03, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 76
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."
Dec 03, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 72
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."
Oct 17, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 70
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.
Oct 10, 2024•21 min
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!
Oct 10, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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!
Oct 10, 2024•8 min•Season 4Ep. 69
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 ...
Aug 19, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 co...
Aug 19, 2024•10 min
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 cou...
Aug 19, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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...
Aug 19, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 2
There are events and programs for all ages, and in this episode of Texas City Tells, we cover it all!
Aug 14, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 63
Jadynn interview Kandyce about baking.
Aug 14, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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!
Jun 19, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 62
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.
Jun 05, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 61
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 ...
May 24, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 60
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.
May 24, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 59
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....
Apr 24, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 58
