By Nicole Jones Public meetings on Alvin ISD school boundaries are continuing, with an advisory committee set to convene at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16 in the Manvel Junior High cafeteria. “Establishing new school boundaries can be a challenging and emotional process,” Alvin ISD Deputy Superintendent Rory Gesch said. …
Parade to include first float contest
By Nicole Jones A lighted parade this Friday will begin a slate of holiday activities for Manvel area residents. The City of Manvel’s annual Parade of Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting begins at 7 p.m. at the high school, 19601 Highway 6. “This will be the first year that we’re having …
Toy, food drives continue at ACC, MHS
A holiday food and toy drive for needy families is being jointly coordinated by Alvin ISD and Alvin Community College, with a sorting event scheduled at Manvel High School on Dec. 4. Toys for Tots donation drop offs are available at Alvin Community College campuses, and Alvin ISD schools have …
Alvin ISD: Plans in place for Manvel Jr High, EC Mason
By Nicole Jones The Alvin ISD school board on Nov. 12 laid out campus improvement plans for eight of its schools, including EC Mason Elementary and Manvel Junior High. “These are targeted improvement plans,” said AISD Superintendent Carol Nelson. “All of Alvin ISD campuses were rated this year with a …
2020 primary drawing local candidates
By Nicole Jones The first week of filing for the 2020 primaries has drawn local candidates. Filing began Nov. 9 and will continue until Dec. 9. The primary election is March 3, 2020. Three candidates have filed to run for Brazoria County sheriff in the Republican primary: Richard Allen Foreman …
City discusses future, honors outreach group
By Nicole Jones Manvel City Council members on Monday tackled approval of a master plan for Del Bello Lakes. Currently under development after an October groundbreaking, Del Bello Lakes is expected to begin home sales next year. The community is located off Highway 288 at Del Bello Blvd, north of …
City center plan a work in progress
By Nicole Jones Manvel City leaders are looking at a wide variety of options for developing what will eventually be the City Center Complex east of Highway 288. The 150 acres that will eventually be home with city facilities is located near the Del Bello Lakes community currently under development. …
2 public meetings to be held on 2020 Thoroughfare Plan
By Karolyn Gephart A public meeting on the 2020 Brazoria County Thoroughfare Plan is being held on two dates in November for residents in Brazoria County. Road Map to the Future is being presented by the Houston-Galveston Area Council and Brazoria County to gather input on the proposed thoroughfare. The …
Sign up now to be in Manvel Christmas Parade
By Karolyn Gephart Participants are needed in the City of Manvel’s Third Annual Parade of Lights. Registration is open now through November 22 to be in the parade. Businesses, school groups, social organizations, non-profits and classic car owners are invited to join. This year’s parade will include a float contest …
Council discusses land for City Center Complex
By KAROLYN GEPHART Manvel City Council met Oct. 21 at City Hall for their regularly scheduled meeting. Council considered and discussed Resolution 2019-R-21: a resolution of the Council determining that land is needed to complete construction of the Manvel City Center Complex specifically a tract of land containing 10 acres …