Local News for Texas City, Texas

Velvet Skyline Wants to Create a Safe Space With What We Have in Common

Victoria just wasn’t the right town for a band like Velvet Skyline. They had gone just about as far as they could go in the Texas city’s cover band-filled nightlife, which also boasts of its annual Bootfest, a festival that favored country tunes and old-time rock ‘n’ roll over the… Read the rest of the READ MORE.

Curbside meals for virtual students available Jan. 19 instead of Jan. 18

Due to Monday being a school holiday, Nutrition Services will have curbside meal pick up for virtual students on Tuesday, Jan. 19 instead. As a reminder, TCISD provides a curbside meal pick up once a week for breakfasts/lunches for virtual students. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, students will receive four breakfasts and four lunches for next READ MORE.

Texas City Girls’ Youth League

Softball season is near, and that means signing up for the Texas City Girls’ Youth League. In-person registration began on Saturday and will continue through January 26. Aspiring softball players do not have to be a resident of Texas City to play in the 2021 season. Read the rest of the article on thepostnewspaper.net READ MORE.

Local Funeral Director Honored with Prestigious Award

(Texas City, TX) Emken-Linton Funeral Home congratulates Funeral Director, Mr. Emken Linton  for being awarded the 2020 Southeast Funeral Director of the Year by the Texas Funeral  Directors Association.  Emken-Linton Funeral Home was established in 1911 by H.B. Emken and gained its namesake  from the two families who established its strong foundation. 2021 will mark READ MORE.

6 TCHS students advancing to State with future teacher projects

Six TCHS students have advanced to State with their Texas Association of Future Educators competitions. Congratulations to Daniela Aguirre, Kimberly Altamirano, Madelynn Gallagher, Adrian Sendejas, Danae Verdun & Anastasia Vela. Good luck at State! Region 4 Officer – Anastasia VelaInteractive Bulletin Board Elementary – Danea VerdunInteractive Bulletin Board Secondary – Kimberly AltamiranoTeacher Created Materials Elementary READ MORE.

Social worker available to misplaced TCISD students

Any family with students enrolled in TCISD that is now misplaced from the Tradewinds apartments due to last night’s storm, should get in contact with the TCISD social worker Rita Baldwin via rbaldwin@tcisd.org. Read the article on tcisd.org READ MORE.

Home Sweet Home: Wyatt Real Estate approaches 80th anniversary

FIFTEEN PRESIDENTS AND NINE DECADES LATER, Wyatt Real Estate remains an integral part of Texas City. To be honest, the history of Texas City cannot be written without the contributions of Earl Wyatt, who made the city his home 80 years ago after serving in the United States Army. Like his father, Don Wyatt served READ MORE.

Thank You, Jenny: Senter says goodbye to TCLM Chamber of Commerce

After 30 remarkable years that saw her help develop the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce into one of the state’s best, Jenny Senter officially steps down. In her final piece in the Chamber Express, Senter, who will be replaced by Page Michel, looks back on the challenges that 2020 presented along with giving thanks READ MORE.

Texas City La Marque Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month

Who is Coastal Community FCU? Coastal Community Federal Credit Union roots date back to 1957. What began as a $5 investment for 13 firemen in 1957 out of the back of the trunk of a car has grown to a thriving, full-service financial institution with assets of over $73 million, three locations and a membership READ MORE.

Afternoon delight: hoops, soccer great way to fill daytime

BOTH LA MARQUE AND TEXAS CITY’S boys’ basketball teams will be sidelined going into the final portion of the calendar year. Each were scheduled for games on Monday and Tuesday, but coronavirius issues will keep them off the court until at least January 4. Sunday: The Texans begin the final portion of their 2020 regular READ MORE.

Spectrum News Austin: A former California police …

A former California police chief will be the next leader of the Dallas police department and the Texas city’s first Hispanic chief. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Texas City Police Department: Tim and Margie Franklin …

Tim and Margie Franklin of The Coffee Connection & the Connection Church stop by with gifts for all of the department’s employees. The personal organizers were hand crafted by Gorgeous Grains. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Texas City Police Department: Jennifer and the staff …

Jennifer and the staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland donate toys for TCPD’s Blue Santa. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Texas City Police Department: Bring the children out …

Bring the children out to this year’s Christmas with the Blue drive through event tomorrow. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Texas City Police Department: Volunteers were out with …

Volunteers were out with Santa at the Texas City Police Department for Christmas with the Blue. Santa has now moved to the TCPD Substation, located at Mainland City Center, for the 2:00 pm Christmas with Blue event. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

TCHS offers exam makeups for quarantined students

Texas City High School will offer a makeup opportunity for students who missed their final exam this week due to quarantine. Students will be allowed to enter the building through the back entrance on the following days and times to take their exams: Thursday, Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 READ MORE.

Texas City ISD: Texas City High School …

Texas City High School students interested in running for Youth in Government, should sign up in the AP’s office in E101 between Dec. 14-17. This is a one-day event on Jan. 20 to learn about the inner workings of Texas City, shadow city officials, and meet community workers. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

LMHS offers exam makeups for quarantined students

La Marque High School will offer a makeup opportunity for students who missed their final exams due to quarantine. Students will be allowed to enter the building on the following days and times to take their exams: Monday, Jan. 4, 9 a.m. – 12 pm. Tuesday, Jan 5., 9 a.m. – 12 pm. Wednesday, Jan. READ MORE.

Texas City ISD: Congratulations to the 1995 …

Congratulations to the 1995 La Marque Cougars for being honored by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine as one of the top 10 football teams in the 100 year history of Texas High School football. This team won La Marque’s first state football championship with a 16-0 record. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Galveston County, Texas: Galv. County Senior Services …

Galv. County Senior Services has delivered nearly 20,000 meals to seniors around our community. Many of these seniors relied on senior centers for their meals prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. When these centers were closed in late March, the team began the meal delivery program. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.