EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Texas 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Texas Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Kaboom Town Fireworks Show 2009, Addison, TX - July 3, 2009
4th of July Celebration, Alvin, TX -...

Services held for Col. Matteson

Knife-Wielding Robbery Suspect Arrested

Alvin 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009

Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th of July celebration ever since 1777 (more 4th of July facts). Start here to find the best Alvin, Texas 4th of July fireworks...

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An Invitation to our Alvin Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Alvin, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Alvin area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Alvin

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Alvin organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Alvin is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Alvin area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Alvin Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Alvin! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Alvin area and around the State...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Alvin

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Alvin,...

Alvin Texas Information: Alvin, Texas is part of BRAZORIA County. Population for Alvin from the last gathering is 21413. You can view Alvin venues that host many Alvin TX events every year. You can also research Alvin Texas homes for sale by visiting our Alvin Texas real estate guide. Alvin Texas has a latitude of 29.4 and a longitude of -95.2394. Zip codes in Alvin, TX include 77511 ... more Alvin zips.