The Alvin Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is closed temporarily because three dogs have tested positive for Parvo, a disease that can kill a dog unless treated quickly and consistently.
Imagine a child who has never tasted ice cream. Then, imagine him tasting the cool, flavorful treat.
Recycling has become a way of life. For some time now, we have used specially marked cans that state “For Recycling Only”.
The year 2022 can’t come soon enough for the Stanton family.
Ditches. The key to help homes and businesses stay safe from floodwater. The Brazoria County Conservation and Reclamation District 3 commissioners oversee drainage ditches that border a large area, from Moore Road to the Galveston County Line to Chocolate Bayou to part of the city of Manvel.
Most Alvin residents have traveled on Hwy. 6, heading to Manvel, Houston, Sugarland and other areas north of Alvin.
The Alvin Fire Department was dispatched to Denbury’s Hastings Oil Field on Saturday after smoke was seen in the area of the transformers. According to Alvin Fire Chief Rex Klesel, 20 Alvin firefighters were on the scene, assisted by the Pearland Fire Department. Foam was needed to put out t…
On July 15, Aubrey Middleton, founder of the Lory’s Legacy Foundation, donated 250 backpacks filled with school supplies to EC Mason Elementary School. Aubrey started the Lory’s Legacy Foundation in 2021 to continue a back-to-school outreach previously put in motion by her mother, Lory Middl…
Country music is much more than a passion for Junior Gordon. It’s a way of life-but a balanced life.
Neil Armstrong will always be remembered as the first man to step onto the moon; Willie Banks for his world-record track and field efforts; United States President Gerald Ford, Former Texas Governor Rick Perry, Academy Award-winning film director, film producer, and screenwriter Steven Spie…
Alvin ISD Transportation Department employees participated in the “Body in Motion Stays in Motion” summer walking challenge geared to create healthier lifestyles and work environments for bus drivers.
The Alvin Noon Lions Club made a special presentation to the wife of Bonnie Howard, a generous donor over the years, who passed away earlier this year. Bonnie never hesitated when Lions Past President Charles Stagg asked him to help provide funds for eyeglasses for children. "We’ve lost cou…
The need for food to get through hard times is made easier thanks to the combined efforts of church groups in Alvin, and there are still plenty of people who need extra food for their families.
Alvin Community College regents voted unanimously to name President Dr. Christal M. Albrecht with the emeritus title during the regents’ meeting on June 24.Dr. Albrecht is the college’s sixth president and is retiring after serving seven years in the position.
Callie K. Scopel, 9 , of Alvin, rode her first steer on Father’s Day during the AYLAA Youth Summer Series. This is Callie K’s second year taking part in the Summer Series where she competed in goat tying, pole bending, cloverleaf barrels and straight barrels. On Father's Day, Callie K. decid…
On June 22, Weitzman and H-E-B held groundbreaking ceremonies for the first phase of Manvel Town Center, which upon completion will be one of the largest open-area retail focused projects in history for Houston’s metro area, the country’s fifth-largest MSA.
The Alvin Noon Lions Club presented donations to several local organizations at their annual awards dinner June 16 at Joe’s Banquet Center.
As a bus driver for Alvin ISD for over 20 years, Ana Avitia has never missed a day of work.
Newly elected Alvin ISD board members were sworn in during the monthly meeting of the board on June 22. Al Johnson, shown with his wife and son, was sworn in by Judge Joe Stephens.
Due to the COVID pandemic, many people were and are still unable to pay their rent. Because the government stepped in and would not allow landlords to evict tenants, people have been able to stay in their rental property, while their delinquent rent continued to add up each month.
Alvin Sun and Advertiser Sports Editor Stephen Collins was award with the Fred Hartman Excellence in Sportswriting Award during the Texas Press Association’s annual Convention and Trade Show Saturday at the Denton Convention Center.
Several long-time members of Alvin Masonic Lodge 762 were honored last week during a special ceremony.
It's in the family blood. Froberg's Farm has produced fruits, vegetables and even flowers for not only Alvin residents, but for many people from out of the area, and year-round the farm produces plenty of choices for everyone. Strawberry season just ended, but now a new crop is ready to harv…
The Alvin ISD Education Foundation held a modified Winners Wagon May 18 to award a total of $73,992 for 81 Innovative Teaching Grants to teachers and staff at 21 campuses and one department.
Alvin Class of 2021
This past week, from top, Manvel High School, Alvin High School and Shadow Creek High School Classes of 2021 participated in a Senior Sunset. “This is a way for seniors to be together and celebrate one last time before graduation and summer,” said Alvin High School senior sponsor Sienna Flor…
Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alen Rosen says it was a horrible week for his office as he and others learned about the sexual assault of children in Alvin by Pct. 1 Deputy Constable Robert Johnson.
Alex Lewis loves playing the piano. He loves it so much that he teaches and holds recitals with his students.
Alvin City Council welcomed three new members during last week's meeting. Show above, Chris Vaughn is sworn in as Councilmember for District B by Alvin Municipal Court Judge Mo Ghuneim as Vaughn's family looks on.
The Alvin ISD Education Foundation hosted the 20th annual Celebration of Academic
To honor its employees, Alvin ISD hosted a virtual Employee Recognition Ceremony.
During a sold out Alvin Manvel Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday, May 11, Alvin Independent School Superintendent Carol Nelson updated the membership on the state of the district.
Isabella Trevino won the 5th grade category in Take Care of Texas art competition
The Alvin Community College Board of Regents unanimously approved the contract for Dr. Robert Exley to serve as the college’s seventh president.
Rotarian Ricky Kubeczka presented the Best of Show Trophy for this 1955 Chevy Bel Air to Austin Grote from Pearland following judging during Frontier Day in Alvin Saturday, April 24.
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Tears mixed with pride. Those were the sentiments of many who attended a special event last Saturday as a Viet Nam war hero was honored on the 50th anniversary of his death.
The Alvin Community College Board of Regents voted unanimously to select Dr. Robert Exley as the sole finalist for the college president position during a meeting on April 6.
Their one goal is service, and the Alvin Rotary Club has found a new way to add to the list of community service projects they provide.
The Alvin Museum Society held its grand opening of the new Nolan Ryan Exhibit at the Alvin Historical Museum Thursday afternoon in Alvin.
Kathleen Holton says retirement just didn't agree with her and has returned to her post as Managing Editor of the Alvin Sun and Alvin Advertiser.
Alvin Museum Society is excited to announce the grand opening of the Nolan Ryan Exhibit.
Alvin High School’s David McCorkle reached another milestone in his high school softball coaching career, picking up career win No. 500 last weekend here during the Haynie Spirit Tournament.
James Gage, who had served as the offensive coordinator the past two seasons at Alvin High School, was approved and promoted to the Yellowjackets’ new assistant athletic director/head football coach posts during the AISD’s regular board meeting on Feb. 9.
The New Patriots’ “Gun Show” officially became an “All-Pro Show” on Jan. 8.
The Alvin community and Texas broadcasting lost a familiar voice with the passing of Alvin Community College Communications Chair Bill Lewis on August 8.
Although Alvin ISD teachers haven’t physically been in their classrooms since March, their hard work has not gone unnoticed.
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta is putting the prevention of COVID-19 on county residents as businesses enter limited reopening.
Texas is back open for business is the message from Gov. Greg Abbott's office. Abbott allowed the state's stay-at-home order to expire on Thursday, April 30.
It looks like Alvin was just a way station in a two-week long killing spree that ended, April 19, in a police shootout on a crosstown bus in Dallas.
Farm Gals Community Food Pantry had to make an urgent “shout out” to the community on the morning of Monday, April 20.
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