1+ hour, 9+ min ago  (387+ words) Power-shopping people in Manvel and Iowa Colony generated thousands in unanticipated funds to city budgets when the monthly sales tax rebate was distributed by the State Comptroller's Office. Statewide, rebates to cities were up 6. 1% in May, according to Acting Texas…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago  (611+ words) Trash talk topped discussions when the Alvin City Council gathered at city hall May 7. It's a big job with more than 20, 000 tons hauled away just last year, according to representatives from Texas Pride, the city's contracted collector. The annual waste…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (209+ words) The Alvin Sun is Brazoria County's first and oldest newspaper and was established on August 8, 1890 as the Alvin News. In 1892, it became the Alvin Sun and was published weekly for many years. Nursing Students Receive Pins Alvin College nursing students…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (487+ words) Alvin Falls To Memorial In Regional Semi-Finals The Alvin Yellowjackets baseball team fell to the Memorial High Mustangs in two games during the Regional Semi-Final playoff round. The Alvin offense never could get on track, picking up only three total…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (239+ words) The Brazoria County Library System Foundation held their 14th Annual "Evening with the Author" dinner and silent auction on Thursday, April 30 at the Brazoria County Fairgrounds. The evening, attended by 150 guests, was highlighted by a speech from Alvin's local author Glenn…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (614+ words) With a rifle in his hand and people counting on him, Dennis W. Valusek moved forward. That decision likely saved lives, but lead him to an early grave in the Manvel Cemetery. The U. S. Army sergeant was just 23 years old when he…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (520+ words) Hello Toni: My question is: I understand that I am not able to change to a Medicare Advantage plan and have to wait until the enrollment time in the fall. I have a Medicare Supplement Plan F that renewed in…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (273+ words) Brazoria County grads turned college students collected host of honors as universities released chancellors and deans lists. Among them were: Chase Cross of Manvel who was named to the Chancellor's List at Troy University for Term 3 of the 2025-2026 academic year....

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (256+ words) The City of Manvel invites community members of all ages, artists and students to participate in a logo design competition celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The city is seeking a commemorative logo that highlights both the spirit of the United States and…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (567+ words) Alvin's Powerlifting team has seen a lot of success in this decade, but the 2026 team may be the best team Alvin has ever had. The Girls team won the 2026 Regional championship, which marked their sixth Regional Championship in the last…...