A large-scale law enforcement operation targeting alleged illegal gambling activity unfolded Monday morning across Galveston County and neighboring areas.

Alvin Independent School District has closed Wilder and Marek Elementary Schools for the remainder of the school year due to significant water damage caused by ongoing storms in the Houston area.

Alvin police are asking the public for help locating a suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old.

A large fire burning at a plastic recycling facility in Alvin has been brought under control, according to fire crews.

Five Alvin High School seniors on the girls’ varsity basketball team say their coach left them behind at Dawson High School after the team lost its final game.

Criminals are increasingly posing as banks, courts, and law enforcement, tricking people into giving up money or account access. One Texas couple lost $70,000 in hours. Here’s how to recognize fake texts and calls before it’s too late.

Parents in Alvin ISD are raising concerns after students walked out of class last week to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, saying the district’s response has left students fearful and families searching for answers.

An iPhone Crash Alert led deputies to a gruesome discovery at a Brazoria County home Saturday night.

Rising tariffs on imported goods are driving up prices for Christmas trees, lights, and décor this season, leaving shoppers looking for ways to save and consider locally grown alternatives.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Franklin Joseph Perkins previously worked at the Kuk Sool Won martial arts studio and Gulf Coast Gymnastics, both located in Alvin.

At least two community colleges, Alvin and Blinn, are also considering what they can and can’t teach to high schoolers enrolled in their fast-growing dual credit courses.

Several roads in Alvin are currently closed due to a natural gas pipeline rupture near Hillcrest Village.

Jenni’s Rescue Ranch, along with other organizations like Laurel's House, Petco Love, and Angleton Animal Services, hosted a low-cost spay-neuter event in Alvin, Brazoria County.

There’s nothing sweeter than a sun-ripened Froberg’s Farm watermelon - straight from the patch!

Astroworld wasn’t just a theme park, it was a sacred piece of the Houston community for over four decades.

Flood watch in effect

This happened at a home on Doris Stinson Road.

Alvin police are searching for Darryl Wayne Pressley, 58, who is wanted for aggravated robbery and other felony charges after allegedly attacking and robbing an elderly resident in a mobile home community.

The undefeated 12U Padres celebrate their perfect season with postgame haircuts — a tradition that’s become a symbol of unity, motivation, and playoff momentum.

The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office says the discovery was made at County Road 99 and Belcher Road, not far from Alvin.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Franklin Joseph Perkins previously worked at the Kuk Sool Won martial arts studio and Gulf Coast Gymnastics, both located in Alvin.

Students at Walt Disney Elementary were surprised by a visit from Houston Texans' Toro and cheerleaders as Alvin ISD works to rebuild their campus.

Alvin ISD leaders are working tirelessly to ensure that students can return to class next week after an EF-2 tornado caused significant damage to Walt Disney Elementary School.

Parts of Alvin are still reeling from the aftermath of a powerful EF-2 tornado that struck the area on Saturday.

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, many families are spending the rest of the holiday weekend putting up the Christmas decorations. At the center of the decor, is the Christmas tree.

There’s a chance that you might have a tough time getting your hands on a real tree - and Mother Nature is to blame.

It's been 27 days without rain and 45 days without a significant amount (.25+) of rain. So what does that mean for you and your family? Especially when it comes to produce. Will it cost you more? And how much?

Grab the fam and head to Alvin to pick out your favorite sunflowers and learn all about the farm!

A staff member at Alvin ISD’s EC Mason Elementary School has been arrested following allegations that he engaged in inappropriate behavior with a student.

“I’m a die-hard sports fan; Houston sports fan,” said Freddie Valdez.

Police are now investigating a shooting that left two men dead and one injured in Alvin Wednesday night.

A former martial arts instructor and gymnastics coach who worked in Alvin has been charged with multiple child pornography-related crimes following an investigation.

The uptick comes after community colleges saw enrollment drop by about 80,000 students between 2019 and 2021.

A man and woman have been charged in the death of their 4-year-old daughter at a motel in Alvin, the Alvin Police Department announced Thursday.

Since March, nearly 70 exotic cats have been rescued from the home.

It's not clear where, but authorities said the 39-year-old coach is known to work with children, teaching them martial arts and gymnastics.

A man is in custody after he tried to kidnap a woman who needed a ride from a Texas City convenience store and took her to his home in Alvin Friday, the Brazoria Court Sheriff’s Office said.

THE SHARKS MAY HAVE FINISHED IN FOURTH PLACE IN DISTRICT A YEAR AGO BUT THAT CAME IN THE ALWAYS TOUGH DISTRICT 23-6A, WHICH INCLUDES THE LIKES OF PEARLAND, PEARLAND DAWSON AND ALVIN TO BATTLE NIGHT IN AND NIGHT OUT.

The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect accused of fatally shooting a man at a game room in Alvin last Friday.

A Galveston police K9 officer sustained serious injuries during a warrant execution in the Alvin area Thursday.

A 33-year-old Alvin resident accused of having over 35,000 child pornography files has been ordered to federal prison for nearly 18 years following his conviction, the Department of Criminal Justice announced Wednesday.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a 66-year-old man reported missing in Alvin.

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A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for beating his girlfriend who was six months pregnant with his child at the time.

Two officers with Friendswood Police Department are hurt after attempting to free a victim following a single vehicle crash Sunday morning, officials said.

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, nothing says holiday spirit more than putting up your Christmas decorations…including the tree!

The search for a missing child last seen in Pasadena two weeks ago has expanded to Alvin.

Funeral arrangements released for a volunteer firefighter who was killed in the line of duty following a fire in Alvin on Sept. 23.

A volunteer firefighter in the city of Alvin has died, officials reported Saturday.

On KPRC 2+ we highlight organizations doing great things in our community. This week, we’re introducing you to Jenni’s Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit organization in Alvin, Texas that rescues and rehabilitates abandoned, neglected, and abused animals.

Have you ever had a police officer deliver your DoorDash order? An Alvin Police Officer just did and now a photo of the officer's action is going viral.

A mother in Alvin has accused the city’s school district of mishandling an alleged violent attack against her daughter, at the hands of another student.

With our extreme heat air conditioners are working overtime to cool our homes and your bills are likely higher. We expect that in the summer but one Alvin woman called Amy when she got an electric bill for more than $4,000. Learn what our team discovered and what you need to know if this happens to you.

A ten-year-old boy was flown to the hospital after being shot in the head when a gun he and a friend were playing with discharged, Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset said.

Deputies with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after one man was killed and three others were hurt in a shooting at a house party where it was believed more than 100 people were in attendance.

An Alvin playground was the target of racist graffiti.

Authorities in Alvin are investigating after a man barricaded himself in a home following a reported shooting Thursday morning.

Officials with Texas EquuSearch are seeking help from the community in finding a Brazoria County teacher who went missing on the night of May 19.

The Wellborne Cinema Four Theater in Alvin was in danger of closing but spoiler alert, all sides have agreed to work together to keep it open.

It’s the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States for men and women combined -- colorectal cancer.

A man is dead following a road rage shooting on Beltway 8 in northeast Harris County Thursday evening.

Leaders from the city of Alvin will consider a proposed ordinance that would ban abortions entirely, designating the city as a sanctuary city for the unborn.

An Amber Alert issued for a 7-year-old Alvin girl last seen Sunday has been canceled.

The family of a motorcyclist hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Alvin is praying for his recovery.

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This spot is sure to help you relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors with the help of some adorable goats.

Alvin ISD employee recognized for 20 years of perfect attendance

ALVIN, Texas – Julie Pickren has been a trustee with the Alvin Independent School District Board since 2015. She traveled to Washington in January to take part in former President Donald Trump’s rally and documented it on FaceBook. “We ask that Ms. Pickren explain what the process was for her being there,” said chapter president Eugene Howard. “We’re not asking for ms Pickren to resign. we’re letting the community know that ms Pickren is up for reelection.”KPRC 2 asked Pickren for comment, she declined.

ALVIN, Texas – In Brazoria County, many residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storm and its unwelcomed consequences: Broken pipes and a lack of water. This comes after last week’s winter storm left many without power. While most of the county has its power restored, residents said many neighborhoods are in need of help and resources. Mueller is like many residents in Alvin who are struggling after her pipes burst after the winter storm, despite covering them up the best she could. For the latest updates in Brazoria County, click here.

Locomotive lovers, the season of lights, holiday shopping and caroling is chugging into full swing.

The Christmas Train pulls into Alvin on Nov. 27. Do you plan to hop aboard the Christmas Train this year? New COVID-19 safety measuresThe train will operate at 50 percent capacity to allow for social distancing. ScheduleThe train will operate 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 27-28, Dec. 10 and Dec. 14-17 and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 4-5, Dec. 11-12 and Dec. 18-23. LocationThe Christmas Train is located in Camp Victory at 1407 Victory Lane in Alvin.

ALVIN, Texas – Travel on Highway 35 will be shut down in both directions for several hours in the area of North Pointe Trails due to a crash in Alvin, police said. Monday October 19, 2020 6:00am Travel on Highway 35 will be shut down in both directions for several hours in the area of North Pointe Trails for an accident investigation. Please consider alternate routes. Posted by Alvin Police Department on Monday, October 19, 2020Officers are asking drivers to consider alternate routes during this time. Check back for updates.

ALVIN, Texas The Bayou Wildlife Zoo in Alvin is asking for the thief who stole its new turtle to return him unharmed. According to a Facebook post shared by the zoo, the turtle was stolen from the facility over the weekend. In the post, the zoo owners explained the turtle is a rescue and he is in need of medical attention. The thief is being asked to return the stolen animal unharmed by 9 a.m. Monday no questions asked. ... Posted by Bayou Wildlife Zoo on Sunday, September 6, 2020Go to the Bayou Wildlife Zoo website to learn more about the facility, its animals and how to visit.

ALVIN Not every family can afford or have access to the basic digital tools their children need for virtual learning. How are they going to learn when we dont have anything that works, Lauren Levesque said. Levesque works from home and will send her daughter back to school because the internet goes in and out. But parents like Braid and Levesque say the problems fall back on the companies that provide the services they need. We have to figure out how to get it fixed so they can have a good education, Levesque said.

Take the new foot pump sanitizing station built by teacher Ashley Martin’s husband. Cody made me a foot pump hand sanitizing station for my classroom! It’s self-standing,” Martin said. “So, the kids aren’t touching on something while they’re waiting to get hand sanitizer. It’s a self-standing system.”The sanitizing station is just one example of how educators are finding ways to adapt in the face of the current pandemic.

ALVIN – Alvin Independent School District, which is offering summer school, provides a preview of what schools all across of Texas are likely to look like when they open for the new school year. When walking in the hallways and in all common areas, elementary school children will be required to walk with a special rope to enforce a six-foot distance between each child. “We can tell them to social distance as much as they would like, but they need to physically see it,” Ruiz said. Each student holds on to one ball and that gives them a measurement of having social distance between them.”Once inside the classroom, children are distanced again, at least six feet apart. Children are taught a special dance to help illustrate a safe distance.

ALVIN, Texas – A driver was killed and two others were injured in a crash in Alvin Tuesday morning, authorities said. Investigators said the incident happened when a sedan and a truck crashed into each other at the intersection of Highway 35 and County Road 191. Authorities said the sedan ended up in a ditch and the truck crashed into a tree. The driver of the truck died at the scene, authorities said. According to investigators, speed played a role in the crash.

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Alvin ISD is giving families the choice of either face-to-face or virtual instruction for the upcoming school year. Virtual instruction will be offered through a Remote Synchronous Instruction format and a Remote Asynchronous Instruction format. Remote Synchronous Instruction: Two-way, real-time/live, virtual instruction between teachers and students when students are not on campus. Remote Asynchronous Instruction: Instruction that does not require having the instructor and student engaged at the same time. SurveyAlvin ISD would like parents who anticipate enrolling their students in virtual instruction to complete this 4-question survey.

Holly Grimet went to Kroger in Alvin Saturday to pick up her daughter’s birthday cake. Much love from me and my angel in heaven to your family.”A woman purchases a birthday cake for another family to honor her son. Her daughter is the same age as the stranger’s son would have been. Grimet said it is painful to think that a grieving mother might be lonely or sad on her son’s birthday. Grimet said she has now paid for another child’s birthday cake in Alvin.

ALVIN, Texas – An Alvin High School student is getting a lot of attention for bringing her soccer talents to the football field. Erin Webster was the kicker for Alvin's varsity football team in the Yellowjackets' 50-14 win over Pasadena on Friday. Webster tore her ACL in May and recently recovered from surgery. Webster is a standout on the soccer field. She is a three-time varsity Letterman and has received multiple scholarship offers.

ALVIN, Texas – An Alvin police officer was injured after a man led officers on a chase then crashed into the officer's patrol unit. According to police, Scott Paul Mayers, 38, of Alvin, was wanted in connection with a felony narcotics warrant through the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office. At around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, officers found Mayers and attempted to pull him over in a traffic stop. Mayers refused to stop, leading officers on a chase that spanned several miles and neighborhoods. The chase ended when Mayers crashed head-on into a police unit at Kost Road and Fairview Drive.