ACC Foundation Celebrates Legendary Jimmy Buffett at Annual Fins Up Gala
ACC Foundation Celebrates Legendary Jimmy Buffett at Annual Fins Up Gala The Alvin Community College Foundation celebrated the legacy of musical icon Jimmy Buffett during its Annual Fins Up Gala on November 8 at the South Shore Harbor Resort. Community members, ACC alumni, faculty, staff, and donors celebrated Buffett's spirit of giving, music, and community while providing students and staff with critical support. With an evening filled with music provided by Lost Shaker of Salt, a Buffett-tribute
ACC TDCJ Commencement Ceremony
ACC TDCJ Commencement Ceremony Students from the Alvin Community College and the University of Houston-Clear Lake Texas Department of Criminal Justice programs received their degrees during a Commencement ceremony at the Stringfellow Unit on November 9. “Regardless of where you started or what obstacles you faced your past does not define your future,” said Commencement speaker Parehkumar Patel, ACC grants project specialist. “Every day brings a new opportunity to rewrite your story, reshape your path
ACC Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony
ACC Hosts Veterans Day CeremonyAlvin Community College hosted a ceremony in recognition of Veterans Day on November 11 near the college Memorial Wall. U.S. Navy veteran Mark Bilyeu delivered the address at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at ACC on November 11. The ACC Choir performs the Armed Services medley during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at ACC on November 11. U.S. Army veteran Adam Sikes salutes at the Memorial Wall during the presentation of the ceremonial wreath at the annual Veterans
PORT FREEPORT RECEIVES 35th CONSECUTIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
PORT FREEPORT RECEIVES 35th CONSECUTIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FREEPORT, TX (October 28, 2024) – For the 35th consecutive year, Port Freeport has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). “This prestigious recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to transparency and financial integrity,”
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought “As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains focused on its mission to provide support to small businesses to help stabilize local economies, even in the face of diminished disaster funding,” said Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman. “If your business has sustained physical damage, or you’ve lost inventory, equipment or revenues, the SBA will help you
SBA Shatters $500 Million Mark in Texas Disaster Relief Loans
SBA Shatters $500 Million Mark in Texas Disaster Relief Loans SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA has approved more than $500 million in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by recent disaster declarations. According to Sánchez, SBA has approved $140,398,750 for businesses and $364,812,900 for residents to help rebuild and recover
La SBA Supera los $500 Millones en Préstamos de Asistencia para Desastre en Texas
La SBA Supera los $500 Millones en Préstamos de Asistencia para Desastre en Texas SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., administrador asociado de la Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia ante Desastres (ODR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy que la SBA ha aprobado más de $500 millones de dólares en préstamos federales para desastre para los negocios y residentes en Texas que se vieron afectados por las recientes
SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond
SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA will close its Richmond Business Recovery Center at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. “SBA opened the center to provide personalized assistance to businesses that were affected by the Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5-9,” said Sánchez. Until the center closes, SBA customer
La SBA Cerrará Centro de Recuperación para Negocios en Richmond
La SBA Cerrará Centro de Recuperación para Negocios en Richmond SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., administrador asociado de la Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia ante Desastres (ODR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy que la SBA cerrará centro de recuperación para negocios (BRC, por sus siglas en inglés) en Richmond a las 4:30 p.m. el viernes, 11 de octubre de 2024. “La SBA abrió este centro para brindar asistencia
ACC Foundation to Host 25th Gala on November 8
ACC Foundation to Host 25th Gala on November 8 The Alvin Community College Foundation invites everyone to “get their inner Parrothead on” for the 25th Annual Gala Fins Up!: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett on Friday, November 8. The event will be held at South Shore Harbor Resort in League City. “This year we are going to raise money for college students and staff while also celebrating the music of icon Jimmy Buffett,” said Wendy Del Bello, Foundation executive director. “This will be a fun event that
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage Due to Hurricane Beryl
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage Due to Hurricane Beryl SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded Texas private nonprofit organizations of the Oct. 21 deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 - 9. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Texas Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Chambers County
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for TexasDisaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Chambers County SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Chambers County following the amendment to President Biden’s Aug. 21, major disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 - 9, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business
Port Commission Adopts A Zero Tax Rate A Self-Reliant Start to the Next Century
Port COMMISSION ADOPTS A ZERO Tax Ratea self-reliant start to the next century FREEPORT, TX (September 12, 2024) - On September 12th, in a historic milestone for Port Freeport, the Port Commission voted to adopt a ZERO tax rate. This is the first time in Port Freeport’s history that it will be self-reliant, and no taxes will be assessed.The Brazoria County voters approved the creation of the Brazos River Harbor Navigation District of Brazoria County, Texas (now Port Freeport) in December 1925 and
Alvin Community College to Host Hispanic Family Night
Alvin Community College to Host Hispanic Family NightAlvin Community College is hosting Hispanic Family Night on September 24 to provide more information for Spanish-speaking families who want to know more about attending college. The event will feature a panel of speakers that include students, faculty and staff who will talk about their experiences in higher education and how it has benefitted their life. There will also be presentations on a variety of topics such as navigating financial aid, taking
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Texas - Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in 17 Additional Counties
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for TexasDisaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in 17 Additional Counties SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Angelina, Calhoun, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Jackson, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller and Washington counties following the amendment to President Biden’s Aug. 21, major disaster declaration
ACC Paralegal Instructor Pens Textbook
ACC Paralegal Instructor Pens Textbook When Paralegal instructor John J. Murray began teaching at Alvin Community College, he noticed that some of the textbook material in the introductory courses should be presented in more advanced courses. To solve the problem, Murray decided to write his own textbook which he felt would be more appropriate for students beginning a Paralegal program. “I also wanted to create a book that gave students real stories they could relate to and introduce them to the law in
ACC Receives Grants to Provide Textbooks to TDCJ Students
ACC Receives Grants to Provide Textbooks to TDCJ Students Alvin Community College recently received a grant to supply up-to-date textbooks to students taking courses through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice program. Government instructor Amy Acord was awarded the $4,400 grant from a partnership with the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison and the W.W. Norton Publishing Prison Education Book Connection.These students are enrolled in ACC Associate’s Degree programs which are proven to reduce
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Texas Private Nonprofit Organizations
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to TexasPrivate Nonprofit Organizations SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Texas following President Biden’s federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 - 9, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are
SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Richmond to Help Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Richmond to Help Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Beryl SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced the opening of a SBA Business Recovery Center in Richmond on Wednesday, Aug. 21, to provide a wide range of services to businesses impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The center will open as indicated below. “Due to the severe property damage and economic losses Hurricane Beryl inflicted on businesses in Texas, we want to provide every
All ACC LVN Grads Pass License Test for 13th year
All ACC LVN Grads Pass License Test for 13th year For the 13th straight year, every graduate from the latest class of the Alvin Community College Vocational Nursing program recently passed their licensure exam. All 20 students who graduated in May 2024 took the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) this summer. “Due to the hard work that our students put forth each year, the ACC VN program has continued to maintain a 100 percent pass rate since 2012,” said Tori McTaggart, LVN director at ACC. “I
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Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau Officially Becomes Visit Pearland
Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau Officially Becomes Visit Pearland Pearland, Texas (August 13, 2024) — The City of Pearland’s Convention and Visitors Bureau will now be known simply as Visit Pearland – a change that more accurately represents the work of the department’s dedicated staff. The switch to Visit Pearland reflects a state and nationwide shift in the rebranding of local CVBs as destination marketing organizations, or DMOs. The City of Pearland department has operated under the Visit
SBA Tops $105 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Hurricane Beryl
SBA Tops $105 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Hurricane Beryl SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA has approved more than $105 million in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 - 9. According to Sánchez, SBA has approved $2,056,800 for businesses and $103,529,300 for residents to help
La SBA Supera $105 Millones de dólares en Préstamos de Asistencia por Desastre por el Huracán Beryl
La SBA Supera $105 Millones de dólares en Préstamos de Asistencia por Desastre por el Huracán Beryl SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., administrador asociado de la Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia ante Desastres (ODR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy que la SBA ha aprobado más de $105 millones de dólares en préstamos federales para desastre para los negocios y residentes de Texas que se vieron afectados
SBA Tops $105 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Hurricane Beryl
SBA Tops $105 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Hurricane Beryl SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA has approved more than $105 million in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 - 9. According to Sánchez, SBA has approved $2,056,800 for businesses and $103,529,300 for residents to help
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Additional Texas Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
Additional Texas Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance AUSTIN -- Homeowners and renters in Austin, Bowie, Shelby, Trinity, and Waller counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl.Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to this disaster. Previously, survivors in in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Matagorda, Montgomery,
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Condados adicionales de Texas son elegibles para recibir asistencia de FEMA
Condados adicionales de Texas son elegibles para recibir asistencia de FEMA AUSTIN -- Los propietarios de viviendas e inquilinos en los condados Austin, Bowie, Shelby, Trinity y Waller ya son elegibles para recibir asistencia de FEMA luego del huracán Beryl. Los solicitantes elegibles pueden cualificar para recibir asistencia para necesidades graves, reparaciones a la vivienda básicas, pérdidas de propiedad personal y otros gastos elegibles relacionados a este desastre. Previamente, los sobrevivientes
