Boy Scout Troops 400, 487 and 499 gathered at National Oak Park on the 18th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks to honor Alvin’s veterans, active service members and first responders in a flag retirement ceremony.
Alvin ISD said thank you to the community during The Day on Saturday. Every school in the district along with almost every district employee volunteered to give back to the community. As ASSETS Academy, students and teachers held a free car wash, a free garage sale and handed out free lemona…
The Alvin Public Library will host an open house Sept. 19 to celebrate 25 years at its current location.
As both Alvin ISD and Alvin Community College reported a record number of students, the two organizations agree a spirit of cooperation is vital.
While thousands filed into the crowded arena at Texas Southern University for Thursday’s Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate in Houston, a group of Brazoria County Democrats gathered in a smaller setting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pearland during the Pearland Democrats Club regular mee…
For many years, the green and yellow recycling bins seen all around town have become a familiar sight to Alvinites. The bins, originally owned by Abitibi and later Paper Retriever, could be seen at schools, the Alvin Public Library, churches and the offices of The Alvin Sun & Advertiser.
An accident involving a Kid City daycare bus that occurred at approximately 3:37 p.m., Sept. 10, left the bus upside down in the ditch along the southbound lanes of South State Highway 35 at the intersection with Victory Lane.
Police responded to reports of shots fired at Willow Creek Apartments on Mustang Drive at approximately 9:02 p.m., Sept. 6.
Outdoor burning is now banned in unincorporated areas of Brazoria County.
The Alvin Community College Foundation will get it’s groove on during the 20th annual Foundation Gala on Nov. 8. The event benefits ACC student scholarships.
Alvin Community College is launching a new honors program that will create a community built around students in the program.
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Brazoria County Com-missioners Court approved the 2020 budget Sept. 10, which includes a tax rate decrease for property owners.
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Local industry leaders worked to help current and potential Alvin Community College students find a career path during the Super Saturday Registration and Career Exploration Blitz on Aug. 17.
Alvin Community College recognized its employees for their service to the college during the annual service awards ceremony Aug. 19.
Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital has been designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services after consistently demonstrating its ability to provide advanced trauma life support, evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic services.
The management of French Quarter Apartments in Alvin delivered a donation of school supplies to R.L Stevenson Primary Elementary. Manager Brittany Davis stated that she is proud to be a part of this community outreach effort and is committed to continuing this tradition for many years to com…
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The Fall 2019 Alvin Community College Student Ambassador program will see many new faces, including a new leader at the helm.
When school starts this week, close to 600 Alvin students will start a new tradition when they walk into Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary School for the first time.
Brazoria County Court at Law Judge Greg Hill announced Wednesday he would be giving up his seat to run for Congress in the 22nd Congressional District.
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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects more than 12 million people who are 65 years and older, so chances are high that many seniors in our community have the disease or at least know someone with it. Diabetes is characterized by having too much glucose, or sugar, in the blood. Some su…
Texas Health and Human Services has announced the expansion of mental health services to help rural Texans experiencing early-onset psychosis.
McCoy’s Building Supply recently announced the appointment of Will Fritzlan as store manager of its Alvin location at 675 FM 517.
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On Aug. 5, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic presented Alvin Independent School District’s Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary School teachers and staff with supplies to help reduce their new school year costs. Mounds of note pads, crayons, markers, binders, pencils, pens and other school supplies were deli…
In order to help students succeed with their education, Alvin Community College will help guide them to a career pathway and introduce them to employers during the Super Saturday Registration and Career Exploration Blitz on Aug. 17.
Larry and Nancy Phillips, of Lake Jackson, previously of Alvin, will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on August 15, 2019. They are the parents of four awesome children: Lisa (husband Jimmy Jernigan), Peggy (husband Rudy Carlin), Cheryl (husband Marty Herbst) and Larry (wife Lee Ann B…
With a moon bounce, a water slide, a Houston Police Department helicopter and hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies, The Church on Masters Road’s 3rd annual Back 2 School Bash lived up to its name with a turnout that volunteers said has been the biggest ever.
Work has started on the Manvel City Hall extension. The notice to proceed was July 1 with an expected completion date of April 2020.
A former Alvinite has been charged with the continuous sexual assault of multiple children in the Waco area.
Frank Planka is suing MI Homes, the developer of Mustang Crossing, based on his claim that the company’s actions have stifled his ability to access his property adjacent to the development.
When school opens next week, 150 students at Alvin ISD will walk into class for the first time with brand new shoes thanks to 150 adults who never met them before the SoleMates celebration Saturday.
At approximately 3:50 p.m., a Manvel police officer attempted to pull over a vehicle for reckless driving near the intersection of State Highway 6 and FM 1128. The driver pulled over onto a side road then drove off down Highway 6 as the officer attempted to approach.
A 2-year-old Manvel boy died on the morning of July 13 after drowning in a tragic accident at his home on County Road 58 two days earlier.
Brazoria County Emergency Service District No. 3 has canceled a contract to purchase property located south of County Road 59 in Manvel after disputes with the city government regarding whether the district would be permitted to build a new fire and EMS station there because the land was loc…
The Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce gave the public the opportunity to hear and have a sit-down with judges Justin Gilbert of the 412th District Court and Greg Hill of County Court at Law #1 on July 23.
A Brazoria man is behind bars facing murder charges after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend’s daughter to death last week.
Dozens of Alvinites began lining up in front of the new Wendy’s as early as 5 p.m. Thursday after it was announced via Facebook that upon opening for the first time at 10 a.m. Friday the establishment would give its first 100 customers free Wendy’s for a year.
Congressman Pete Olson announced last week that he would not be seeking a seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Alvin Masonic Lodge No. 762 held its annual installation for the new worshipful master who will head the lodge for the coming year, this year choosing former senior warden Andy McGlothlin to assume the role.
Congressman Pete Olson will have a third challenger when he runs to keep his seat next year.
While the local economy continues to roar, there are signs on the horizon that should cause a little concern.
Two people were killed, and a Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered minor injuries during a shootout following a traffic stop Monday.
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