🌱 How one Alvin College grant is reshaping a student’s career path
Alvin, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Alvin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How one Alvin College grant is reshaping a student’s career path
Also on today's calendar: STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Lakes of Savannah and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
- Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alvin College Student Uses Grant to Expand Education (thefacts.com) — An Alvin College drafting and design student is using a grant to push her education further while studying in Alvin, opening doors to new career possibilities. Her experience highlights how local students can leverage financial support and hands-on programs at Alvin College to refine their skills and explore specialized technical paths close to home. 
📸 Around Alvin
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Lakes of Savannah →
5158 Savannah Pkwy, Rosharon
5:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Choir Pop Show at MHS Auditorium
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Product Fair
Bob and Betty Nelson El Alvin, TX 77511 -
8th grade Field Trip to Typhoon Texas
Manvel J H Alvin, TX 77511 -
6 & 7 grade awards
Manvel J H Alvin, TX 77511 -
Final Exams Start
Alvin J H Alvin, TX 77511 -
FJH 8th Grade Formal
Fairview J H Alvin, TX 77511
6:30 pm -
8th Grade Semi - Formal
Manvel J H Alvin, TX 77511 -
FJH Beginner Band Spring Trip
Fairview J H Main Event Webster, 1125 Magnolia Ave, Webster, TX 77598, USA
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Product Fair
Bob and Betty Nelson El Alvin, TX 77511 -
Choir Pop Show at MHS Auditorium
Manvel J H Alvin, TX 77511 -
6 & 7 grade awards
Manvel J H Alvin, TX 77511 -
Final Exams Start
Alvin J H Alvin, TX 77511
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I guess I missed the hummingbird migration.
I put my feeders out on May 1st and haven't seen one yet. (Nextdoor County Road 185)
- Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Janitorial/Cleaning & Maintenance Attendant - 2541 Main St. in Alvin. Apply here.
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Cook in Alvin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alvin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manvel
- Keating Hyundai to spend $12 Million to occupy 41,600 square feet of space in Manvel Texas. (intelligence360.news)
Friendswood
- Smart Window Solutions for Gulf Coast Homes: Roller Shades for Texas Heat in Friendswood and Plantation Shutters in League City, TX (biztobiz.org)
Pearland
- Houston man arrested for credit card fraud after targeting gym lockers; additional victims osught (kdhnews.com)
- Partida, Wilson invited to USA Baseball training camp (texags.com)
Ok Alvin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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