ACC Ranked Among Best Colleges in Texas by WalletHub, Niche
ACC Ranked Among Best Colleges in Texas by WalletHub, Niche Two firms recently ranked Alvin Community College among the best in Texas. For the second straight year, financial services firm WalletHub named ACC as the best community college in the state based on cost, education outcomes and career outcomes. Education site Niche ranked ACC as the third-best college in Texas and in the top 8 percent of colleges nationwide. The ranking was based on data from the U.S. Department of Education and the National
Pearland Cultural Arts Matching Grant Program Opens September 8
Ready your instruments! Submissions for Visit Pearland’s Cultural Arts Matching Grant Program open to Pearland-based nonprofit arts and culture organizations on September 8, 2025. Visit Pearland is thrilled to once again provide assistance through this annual program, funded by the City of Pearland's hotel occupancy tax fund, for projects that support cultural and fine arts in Pearland. As the destination marketing organization for the city, Visit Pearland has managed the grant program since 2013 with past
PORT FREEPORT OPENS GATE 12, STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORTING REGIONAL GROWTH
FREEPORT, TX (August 28, 2025) – Port Freeport recently marked a significant milestone with the completion and ribbon cutting of Gate 12, a major infrastructure project that enhances access and efficiency at the Velasco Container Terminal. The gate became operational on August 1, and the Port celebrated the achievement with a ceremony on August 14, joined by Commissioners, leadership, and community partners. “Gate 12 reflects the Commission’s commitment to investing in infrastructure that drives economic
ACC Starts Fall with Record Enrollment
Alvin Community College kicked off its 2025 Fall semester with its highest enrollment ever on August 25. ACC had 6,377 students taking courses on the first day of class, which approximately 9 percent higher than the previous year. “Reaching this milestone is a tremendous achievement for ACC,” President Dr. Robert J. Exley said. “While this is our highest enrollment ever, I am positive that we will build on this in the future. We are moving forward, and our singular focus is student success.” This Fall,
Stay Cool and Safe: Brazoria County Library System and Local Organizations Launch Cooling Stations to Combat Extreme Summer Heat; Seek Bottled Water Donations
Stay Cool and Safe: Brazoria County Library System and Local Organizations Launch Cooling Stations to Combat Extreme Summer Heat; Seek Bottled Water DonationsOnce again, residents of Brazoria County are encouraged to prepare for potentially extreme heat conditions, which may include excessively high temperatures and elevated humidity levels. The health risks associated with extreme heat, particularly for infants, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory illnesses, are significantly heightened. To
PORT FREEPORT WELCOMES RETURNING COMMISSIONERS; PORT COMMISSION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
PORT FREEPORT WELCOMES RETURNING COMMISSIONERS; PORT COMMISSION ELECTS NEW OFFICERSFREEPORT, TX (June 05, 2025) – Port Freeport marked a day of leadership transition and continuity as Commissioners Dan Croft and Ravi Singhania were sworn in prior to the Regular Port Commission Meeting on Thursday, May 29. During the meeting, the Port Commission elected new officers for a two-year term.Commissioner Dan Croft, first elected in 2019, begins his second term after running unopposed for Position 5, Precinct 3.
ACC Wins Pathways Award
ACC Wins Pathways Award Alvin Community College was recognized for student performance at the recent Texas Talent Strong Career Pathways Institute. The college received the Recognition of their Dedication to Educational Outcomes (RODEO) award for its increase in credential completion, university transfers and other key performance indicators. The college was recognized for student achievement with a 21% increase in college level math completion in first year, 20% increase in completing writing in first
