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Meeting North America’s Largest Sea Snail
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (248+ words) One of the highlights of this week’s beachcombing adventure wasn’t something washed ashore at all, it was very much alive. The horse conch (Triplofusus giganteus) is the largest snail in North America and can grow to nearly two feet long,…...
Medicare’s Enrollment Vital, But Not Simple
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (381+ words) Can you please explain in simple terms how to enroll in Medicare when I turn 65? Thanks, Ton.i Enrolling in Medicare is discussed on pages 17-19 of the 2026 Medicare & You handbook and at www.medicare.gov. Simplifying enrolling in Medicare is…...
I Never Knew 60 Would Feel So Good
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (817+ words) That day Mom and I had a date with the doctor. When they took us back to get ready, Dad stayed in the waiting room. As he sat there all afternoon, he watched one of the most seminal events in…...
Fatal June shooting case deputy now facing felony
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (209+ words) A former Brazoria County Sheriff’s deputy now faces up to life in prison if convicted in the June 1 fatal shooting of a Lake Jackson teen. A Brazoria County Grand Jury handed down a single count indictment to Kevin Tippit for…...
Texas Master Naturalist Will Began New Classes This Fall
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (331+ words) The Texas Master Naturalist Cradle of Texas Chapter has opened registration for the Fall Intern Training Class. The training is open to anyone 18 years or older. The Texas Master Naturalist Program is coordinated jointly by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension…...
Culture Lessons Come With Pedicure Day
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (748+ words) Today was a greatly anticipated day; it was pedicure day! Any woman over 50 knows what I am talking. It’s around 50 that you wake up one morning just like always and bam; your feet have grown farther away than they used…...
Alvin considering 1.5-cent tax hike
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (219+ words) Alvin city residents may be looking at a higher tax bill next year if current budget plans presented Aug. 6 are ultimately approved. The 2026-2027 fiscal year budget designed by City Manager Junru Roland and his staff is built around a 70.0635 cent…...
Manvel budget planning ongoing, town hall Aug. 19
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (380+ words) With a proposal to keep the city’s tax rate the same as last year, Manvel City Council and its staff are inviting the public to the annual Budget Town Hall at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. This annual presentation provides community members…...
Come to Alvin ISD schools ready to succeed in class
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (632+ words) Text Back To School with stationery on green background lvin ISD teachers, staff and administrators are ready to start the 2026-2027 school year, but want to make students will be ready as well. It’s important that parents are well aware of…...
Alvin & Manvel Library Happenings
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (247+ words) Aug. 13 – Manvel Library: Pokémon Club. 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. New to Pokémon or a longtime fan? Come to the meetup and share your love for Pokémon. Ages 6-1. Meets second Thursday of each month. Aug. 14 – Manvel Library: Teen Advisory Board. 4 p....