Texas City was started as an industrial town at the turn of the century and remains one today.

As of 2000, six Texas cities had populations greater than 500,000.

Texas City emerged as another important port in the area.

Texas City incorporated in 1911 with a mayor and commission form of government.

Brooklyn did continue to blockade the Texas city into the summer.

Eleven other companies will pay $87.6 million for 15 banks in smaller Texas cities.

It is the only major Texas city on Mountain time.

Today, his legacy has grown to include 51 stores in 30 Texas cities and over 10,000 workers.

"Most of it could be gotten right here in Texas City."

Three Texas cities ranked among the nation's top 10 in crimes per capita.