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VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA SURPASSES 250,000 VEHICLES SHIPPED THROUGH PORT FREEPORT
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA SURPASSES 250,000 VEHICLES SHIPPED THROUGH PORT FREEPORT FREEPORT, TX (June 11, 2026) – Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 250,000 vehicles shipped through Port Freeport since establishing its Gulf Coast vehicle processing hub, highlighting the continued growth of its operations and partnership with the Port.The milestone, reached on May 28, 2026, reflects the success of Volkswagen’s growing presence at Port Freeport and a
Alvin College Phi Theta Kappa Student Impact Scholar
Alvin College Phi Theta Kappa Student Impact Scholar Alvin College student Amy Ortiz was recognized recently for academic achievement by the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. Amy Ortiz was recently named the organization’s 2026 Coca Cola World Impact Scholar and she was awarded a $2,500 scholarship.“I am truly honored and grateful to be recognized with this scholarship,” she said. “I hope my journey shows others that no matter what, do not give up on your dreams.”The World Impact Scholars program recognizes
Alvin College Student Included in International Art Journal
Alvin College Student Included in International Art Journal Alvin Colleges student Gianina Rockwell was recently published artwork in the international journal for Phi Theta Kappa.The painting was chosen from among 3,200 entries to be included in the Nota Bene anthology. The journal is published by Phi Theta Kappa, which is the international honor society of two-year colleges. Rockwell was named to the Mu Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Alvin College in 2025.Nota Benerecognizes outstanding writing
Alvin College Continuing Education Workforce Development Commencement
Alvin College Continuing Education Workforce Development held its Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 27. Photo cutlines: Commencement 1 Alvin College Phlebotomy graduate Ivan Mejia, left, gets a hug from his brother Jose following the Continuing Education Workforce Development Commencement ceremony on May 27. Commencement 2 An Alvin College graduate receives her certificate during the Continuing Education Workforce Development Commencement ceremony on May 27. Commencement 3 An Alvin
Alvin College Softball Academic All Americans
Alvin College Students Place in Pitch Competition
Alvin College Students Place in Pitch Competition Two Alvin Community College Business Management students recently won funding for their start-up ideas in a recent pitch competition hosted on campus.Sofia Incalcaterra and Bessica Hinton received first runner up and second runner up respectively during the event for their pitches. Incalcaterra received $1,500 and Hinton received $1,000. The event was hosted by the Sanders Hand Young Billionaires Club and the National Association for Community College
SBA Launches $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition to Showcase America’s Entrepreneurs | U.S. Small …
Event Website: https://www.sba.gov/freedom250The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a nation-wide, $1 million cash prize pool pitch competition to celebrate the innovation and ambition on Main Street that has fueled American ingenuity for 250 years.The competition is open to small businesses from all sectors who have used certain SBA capital products, and who are shaping the future of their industry with innovation and sound business practices and fundamentals, so long as they meet the terms of
PORT FREEPORT AND PARTNERS REPORT IMPROVE NATIONAL RANKINGS, REACH 39.3 MILLION TONS IN 2025
PORT FREEPORT AND PARTNERS REPORT IMPROVE NATIONAL RANKINGS, REACH 39.3 MILLION TONS IN 2025 FREEPORT, TX (May 21, 2026) – Port Freeport and its port community handled 39.3 million tons of total foreign waterborne cargo in Calendar Year 2025, an 8.7 percent increase from Calendar Year 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Statistics.The Port improved its national standing to 13th in total foreign waterborne tonnage, up from 14th the previous year, while also advancing from 5th to 4th
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $11 MILLION MARAD GRANT TO ENHANCE VELASCO TERMINAL OPERATIONS
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $11 MILLION MARAD GRANT TO ENHANCE VELASCO TERMINAL OPERATIONS FREEPORT, TX (May 19, 2026) – Port Freeport has been awarded an $11 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) FY 2025 grant through the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to support critical infrastructure improvements at its Velasco Terminal, enhancing cargo handling capabilities and operational efficiency.“Enhancing our terminal capabilities positions Port Freeport to operate more efficiently, better
Alvin College Family Graduate Together
Alvin College Family Graduate Together Education is a personal journey. Students enter Alvin College in order to further develop their skills to move forward to a four-year institution or to train for a career. For the Young family of Manvel, it was a journey they decided to take together. “I am excited because you never think something like this is going to happen,” Veronesia Young said. “It just so happened that they were looking to graduate together and I wanted to hop on with them. This is huge for
Alvin College Student Finds Success in Late Start
Alvin College Student Finds Success in Late Start Finding your way through high school is difficult enough as you learn to navigate the social aspects as well as determining what’s best for your future. For Christopher DeLeon, he figured out what he wanted to do while attending Alvin High School but he got a late start. Once he learned he could earn an Associate’s Degree before finishing high school from Alvin College Dual Enrollment advisor Iris Hilliard, he became inspired. “I asked if that was even
Alvin College Regents Take Oath of Office
Three Alvin College Board of Regents members took the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony on May 12. Regents Kam Marvel, Darren Shelton and Mike Pyburn took the oath for positions 4, 5, and 6 respectively. All will serve six year terms. Shelton and Pyburn were reelected to their positions. Marvel took over the position vacated by former regent and Vice Chair Jody Droege who decided not to seek reelection after 12 years on the board. Marvel is returning to the board after he served from 2018 to
Alvin College Regent Steps Down
In the time that she served on the Alvin College Board of Regents, Vice Chair Jody Droege has seen many changes at the college, whether it was upgraded facilities, new programs or policy improvements. “When I joined the board, I wanted to give back to the institution that had given me so much,” Droege said. “Through every debate every disagreement every challenge and every celebration there was one goal and that was doing what was best for our students, our staff and our community.” After 12 years as a
Alvin College to Host Justice in Action
TIME: For Immediate Release DATE: April 17, 2026 CONTACT: John Tompkins, Director of Government Affairs and Communications (281) 756-3551 office Alvin College to Host Justice in Action Alvin College public services programs will give the community a glimpse of justice system during a simulation on April 29.Justice in Action: Your Decisions. Real Consequences. will provide a simulation of a criminal proceeding to demonstrate
