Texas City Tells

City of Texas City

The City of Texas City Podcast: Texas City Tells is an audio and video podcast hosted by Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, and Jennifer Laird, Communications Coordinator. Our podcast aims to promote everything from local small businesses and entrepreneurs to events and programs. Tune in every Wednesday for to hear the stories that Texas City Tells.

  1. Mar 31

    Episode 91: Texas City Tells: April Events 2026

    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!

    41 min

  2. Mar 19

    Episode 90: Texas City Tells - Boyd's One Stop

    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 pro, then let us know in the comments below -- how do you like your crawfish?

    22 min
  3. Texas City Tells-History Uncovered: City Hall

    Mar 19

    Texas City Tells-History Uncovered: City Hall

    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 Tells: History Uncovered."

    2 min

  4. Mar 4

    Episode 89: Texas City Tells - March Events

    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.”

    41 min
  5. Texas City Tells: History Uncovered - Charles Brown

    Mar 4

    Texas City Tells: History Uncovered - Charles Brown

    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. And hear about the surprising impact visiting his family back home might have had on his career.Tune in to hear Texas City Museum curator Shelby Rodwell and Moore Memorial Public Library local history librarian & archivist Theresa Mayfield share stories about this important part of Texas City history!

    12 min

  6. Feb 25

    Episode 88: Texas City Tells - Front Porch Coffee

    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 French bistro-inspired Front Porch Coffee and serving up a premium, one-of-a-kind coffee experience.Front Porch Coffee has been going strong since it opened last summer, and Mona & Kendrix aren't slowing down. Not only are they teaming up with other local small businesses for events & programs, but they're also planning another Texas City business that they plan to open in the next few months. Get all the tea (or coffee!) in this episode of Texas City Tells!

    27 min

  7. 07/14/2025

    Episode 87: Texas City Tells Unsolved - Keyonna Allums

    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 found murdered in her apartment.In this episode of "Texas City Tells: Unsolved" Texas City Police Department Detective Sergeant Jeff Winstead shares Keyonna's story and walks us through the case. If you have any information that could help bring Keyonna's killer to justice, please let us know. Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers is offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

    23 min

  8. 06/27/2025

    Episode 86: Texas City Tells - FRC Locker

    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 on providing all of the specialized items ourindustrial workers need.   They also take pride in carrying items from several other localbusinesses, making it a one stop shop where you can support several smallbusinesses all at the same time.    In this episode of “Texas City Tells” find out more about thenewest addition to Tanger, how they are constantly evolving and how they’reworking to fill a big need in our community.

    17 min
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The City of Texas City Podcast: Texas City Tells is an audio and video podcast hosted by Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, and Jennifer Laird, Communications Coordinator. Our podcast aims to promote everything from local small businesses and entrepreneurs to events and programs. Tune in every Wednesday for to hear the stories that Texas City Tells.

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  • Creator
    City of Texas City
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © City of Texas City
  • Show Website
    Texas City Tells