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Alvin News

Local news for Alvin, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

13 hrs ago | Federal Bureau of Investigation

Seeking Assistance in Identifying Texas Bank Robber

The FBI and Manvel Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the masked man who took one teller hostage while robbing another at a Manvel bank. via Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Related Topix: Manvel, TX, Houston, TX

Monday May 12 | The Facts

Alcohol suspected in fatalities

“We were cleaning that one up to go to the hospital”

State troopers are awaiting toxicology reports that could result in intoxicated manslaughter charges for drivers involved in two separate, fatal car accidents. via The Facts

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Related Topix: Texas, Rosharon, TX, Houston Metro

Saturday May 10 | Houston Chronicle

Parents likely to face charges after taking children

“We spoke by cell phone, and it was arranged for her and her husband ... to bring them to the Santa Fe Police Department”

Galveston authorities are determining whether an Alvin couple violated the law after four children were reported abducted from an Algoa foster home in defiance of a court order. via Houston Chronicle

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Thursday May 8 | The Facts

Web First: Kids taken from foster home safe

“They are still talking to everybody about this”

Four children taken from an Algoa foster home were brought to the police Tuesday afternoon by the non-custodial, biological parents, Galveston County Sheriff's officials said. via The Facts

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Galveston County, TX

Tuesday May 6 | The Facts

Funeral held for fallen soldier

“I would just have to pray Christ would reveal Tim's heart to me. Now it's not so different.”

Family, friends and fellow soldiers recalled the life of Army 1st Lt. Timothy Cunningham and how the bright, outgoing West Point graduate shared his love and religious beliefs with others. via The Facts

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Related Topix: Pearland, TX, Houston, TX

Sunday May 4 | Victoria Advocate

Port Lavaca native's husband dies in Iraq

Port Lavaca native Samantha Cunningham, whose maiden name is Morgenroth, is attending her husband's funeral today. via Victoria Advocate

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Friday May 2 | The Galveston County Daily News

Alvin soldier's body arrives in Galveston

“Everybody else started kicking in”

As hundreds of people lined both sides of state Highway 6 near Highway 35, Bert Dawson sat in a lawn chair behind the crowds. via The Galveston County Daily News

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Thursday May 1 | Texarkana Gazette

Hundreds turn out for fallen Texas soldier

“We're brothers, but we're just wars apart”

ALVIN, Texas-Hundreds of people holding American flags lined a highway in Southeast Texas on Wednesday to show their respect for a Texas solider who died last week in Iraq. via Texarkana Gazette

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Related Topix: Texas, Brazoria County, TX

Wednesday Apr 30 | Click2Houston.com

Fallen Alvin Soldier Returns Home

The body of a 101st Airborne Division soldier from Alvin returned home to its final resting place, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday. via Click2Houston.com

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Monday Apr 28 | Houston Chronicle

Alvin graduate latest Houston-area soldier to die in Iraq

“He died as he lived, giving himself for others. I am very grateful I had the privilege of knowing him.”

First Lt. Timothy Cunningham followed his older brother, John David Cunningham, to West Point and into the Army's 101st Airborne. via Houston Chronicle

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Alvin, Texas is located in Brazoria County and is part of the Houston Metro Area. Zip codes in Alvin include 77511, and 77512.