The Alvin Sun & Advertiser

12/12/2024

Alvin’s Nathan Eovaldi resigns with Rangers for 3 years 75 million

Texas Rangers & RHP Nathan Eovaldi are in agreement on a three-year, $75 million deal.

12/05/2024

Judge Bass touched many lives in Freeport and throughout Brazoria County.

Brazoria County and surrounding communities are mourning the loss of retired Judge Ogden Bass, who passed away Nov. 23 at the age of 90.

11/05/2024

So great to see this finally happen for legendary Yellowjacket quarterback known as 'Mr Do Everything.' From former teammate Charlie Goodson: "His (Keithley's) passes were so on the mark that if you didn't catch them, they would hit you right in the teeth."

Former Alvin High School Quarterback Gary Keithley is among nine state gridiron prep legends, who were recently named to the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame Class for 2025.

10/25/2024

What's coming up in the Oct. 27th Weekend Alvin Sun
1. Alvin Yellowjacket Football icon Gary Keithley was just named to the Texas High School Football's Hall of Fame for 2025. Read reactions from a member of the Keithley family along with a former Yellowjacket teammate who played with Keithley on Alvin's 1968 State Semifinalist squad.
2. Area Volleyball roundup. Read what area teams are preparing for the upcoming playoffs.
3. A pair of Manvel Cross Country girls qualified for the state meet. Read about their performance at regionals and when the duo will compete at state.
The Alvin Sun is available in news stands by late Friday afternoon or through a mail paid subscription. Call 281-33-4421. The same number is available for businesses wanting to advertise in the Sun and Wednesday Advertiser. Ask for Ad Reps Brenda or Hazel.

10/22/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Former Alvin Yellowjackets' Quarterback Gary Keithley has been named to the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame's 2025 Class. Keithley, who played on Alvin's 1968 state semifinalist squad, will be inducted on May 10, 2025 in Waco. Keithley played his college ball at UT El Paso and also played in the NFL with the St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. The 2025 Class also includes Patrick Mahomes, Robert Griffin III and Jeff Traylor.

10/21/2024

Just a few new things for our readers to note. There are sample ballots for the November General Election in this upcoming Wednesday edition of The Alvin Advertiser and the Advertiser has also updated its disclaimer for the Editorial/'Opinion Page as follows: The Alvin Sun/Advertiser does not endorse views expressed in the columns, editorials, opinion articles or letters on this page. The use or republication of any material of The Alvin Sun & The Alvin Advertiser is strictly prohibited without the express consent of the management.
Letters Policy: Comments on subjects of general public interest from readers are encouraged. All letters must be signed, include a home address and phone number, conform to published standards, be limited in length to 500 words (with some exceptions), and be in good taste and good reason. Letters over 150 words must be submitted in a form that does not require retyping. All letters will be subject to editing in content and length. Submission does not guarantee publication.

10/10/2024

Doing a story on former Alvin Head Baseball Coach Mike Rogers being selected to the Texas HS Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. Looking for former Yellowjacket players who played for Rogers and any favorite stories about him from their playing days and what he meant to them. Please PM the Alvin Sun and Advertiser on facebook or email [email protected]

10/08/2024

Alvin High School Athletics has postponed its Alumni Football dinner until further notice.

09/30/2024

09/26/2024

What's coming in the Sept. 29th Weekend Alvin Sun
1. Photos from the Alvin High School Homecoming Parade.
2. Alvin City Council Sept. 19th Story.
3. Match story and photos from Alvin High School Volleyball's five-set thriller with Dobie.
The Alvin Sun is available in news stands by late Friday afternoon or through a mail paid subscription. Call 281-33-4421. The same number is available for businesses wanting to advertise in the Sun and Wednesday Advertiser. Ask for Ad Reps Brenda or Hazel.

09/23/2024

Alvin VFW is trying to set up a Veterans Honor Guard. You do not have to be a member of the VFW. Any “Honorable discharged” Veteran can help. Please contact the Alvin VFW post if you have any questions. Point of contact listed below.

09/20/2024

Cary PerrinAdmin
President/CEO at Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce•4 days ago

Our newest member, the Post 5237 Alvin Texas wanted us to warn you have a scam that is going around -

It has come to our attention, that there are businesses in the local area with “Donate to the VFW” money collection set up. VFW and in particular the Alvin VFW does not use these for donations for any reason. It’s a Scam.

Thank you

Mark Bilyeu

09/18/2024

In early October of 2023, Afshin Javid was visiting Israel with his ministry Cyrus Call, which promotes friendship betwe

09/12/2024

What's coming up in the Weekend Alvin Sun, the oldest newspaper in Brazoria County.
1. City budget among many items discussed at the Alvin City Council meeting. Council story and photos by Kim Bitner Ford.
2. Alvin ISD recognizes 30,000 student enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
3. Area volleyball roundup: Iowa Colony rolls in district opener. Iowa Colony Football also improves to 2-0 with shutout over Crosby.
The Sun and Advertiser also has exciting news to share!! Starting in Wednesday's Alvin Advertiser, Manvel Mayor Dan Davis will have a monthly column, giving an update on the city's happenings. The newspaper now has monthly columns from the mayors of both Manvel and Liverpool. We invite other Mayors from our coverage area to submit a monthly column as well.
The Sun and Advertiser also invites local businesses to advertise in our two newspapers. Call Ad Reps Brenda or Hazel at 281-331-4421 for more info.

09/06/2024

What's Coming next in Weekend Alvin Sun, the oldest newspaper in Brazoria County
1. Front page: Results from the 20th Annual BENeezy Purple Monkey Fun Run. Find out out about overall winners in both the 5K and 10K races along with age groups ranging from 13 and under to 80 and over.
2. Area volleyball powers Manvel and Shadow Creek met for the first time on the court. Match results and photos are included along with the story and other area volleyball results.
The Alvin Sun is available in news stands by late Friday afternoon or through a mail paid subscription. Call 281-33-4421. The same number is available for businesses wanting to advertise in the Sun and Wednesday Advertiser. Ask for Ad Reps Brenda or Hazel.

08/31/2024

Area HS Football Scores from Week 1
Thursday
Galveston 54 Manvel 26
Friday
Bastrop 41 Alvin 6
Iowa Colony 41 Stafford 7
Summer Creek 42 Shadow Creek 0

Note to our Readers: Due to early Labor Day press deadlines, only the Manvel vs. Galveston Ball game will be in the print edition of the Alvin Advertiser. Friday games and photos from Alvin's season opener will be in the area football roundup, which will be posted online at alvinsun.net after Labor Day.

08/29/2024

What's coming up in the next Weekend Alvin Sun (Sept.1) the oldest newspaper in Brazoria County.
1. Front page includes previews of the Relay for Life event and the high school football season kicking off this weekend.
2. Area volleyball roundup: The Manvel Lady Mavericks took on Pasadena Memorial in their 22-6A. Find out match results and other scores around Alvin ISD.
3. Former Lady Yellowjacket Volleyball standout Teresa Garza named to the All-Southland Conference Preseason Team.
Call Brenda or Hazel at 281-331-4421 to advertise your business in the Sun. The Alvin Sun is available in news stands by late Friday afternoon or through a mail paid subscription. Call 281-33-4421.

08/23/2024

What's Coming up in the Weekend Alvin Sun, the oldest newspaper in Brazoria County.
1. The third and final installment of the legendary 1974 Huntsville Prison Siege by Marcus Ray Cook
2. The first volleyball between between area schools Alvin and Iowa Colony resulted in a classic five set barnburner. Match results from that contest and other area matches are also included.
Local businesses can call Alvin Sun Ad Reps Brenda or Hazel at 281-331-4421 to advertise in the newspaper.