Texas City Economic Development Corporation

06/12/2026

Join us for Small Business Success Series on June 16, where our own Emergency Management hero Joe Tumbleson will discuss how small businesses can prepare for disasters and recovery.

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

Today's special is Pork Chop Ranchero (fried or grilled) with 2 sides of your choice. [Drink Included] $14.99

05/07/2026

05/04/2026

Make Mom’s Day sparkle. ✨

Treat her to something truly special this Mother’s Day from Karat Creations Jewelry 💍

04/30/2026

Retail therapy is therapy! Shop Local! 😂
Karat Creations Jewelry 💎

04/27/2026

🎟️FREE EVENT - This Wednesday!

This Wednesday, a group of local business owners will pitch their ideas for a chance to win money for their business. There are no sharks -- and not even any of our beloved stingrays -- but the opportunity is just as real.

In the "Life's a Pitch" event, hosted by Texas City Economic Development Corporation, each entrepreneur will present their businesses to a panel of judges. And just like you've seen on TV, the judges can ask questions and give feedback, and, in the end, some of the participants will walk away with a cash prize to invest in their business.

Come cheer on these local business owners as their dreams take center stage!

The evening starts at 5 p.m., with a business expo/market. Each participant will have a booth space, where you can learn more about their products or services.

Then, at 6 p.m., the competition begins.

Afterwards, all of the business owners will officially graduate the Mortar program, a 15-week entrepreneurship academy in partnership with Vision Galveston, in a ceremony that will start at 7:30 p.m.

It's all happening this Wednesday, April 29 at the Showboat, and everyone is invited. Enjoy a free taco bar and get to know some of the talented people behind small businesses in our community!

04/27/2026

🔶 It's Sunday Funday and a chance to win some TC gear & prizes! 🔶

There are only 13 days until The Lone Star Deluxe rolls into town, bringing hundreds of custom cars, trucks & motorcycles to 6th Street.

In honor of their infamous pepper eating contest, we’ve hidden peppers in this photo from the event.

Let us know how many you find, and we’ll pick random winners from comments with the correct answer. (Take a close look; there are more than you might think at first glance! 😁)

🏁 Help us pump the brakes on scammers. We will never ask you to click a link if you’re a winner, and our name will always have the blue verified checkmark next to it.

04/27/2026

✨Galveston + Texas City entrepreneurs, it’s time to celebrate! ✨

Join us on Wednesday, April 29th at the Showboat Pavilion for Life’s a P!+CH & Graduation!

A FREE community event you don’t want to miss!

Support two incredible MORTAR cohorts as they pitch their businesses, showcase their work, and walk the stage to graduate. 🙌

📍 416 6th St N, Texas City
🕔 5:00pm–6:00pm MORTAR Market
🕕 6:00pm–7:30pm Pitch Event
🕢 7:30pm–8:30pm Graduation

This is an all-ages, all-community celebration, everyone is welcome! 🎉

Let’s show up big for our local entrepreneurs and small business community.