Gilbert Benton, left, and Bill Cranford, right, were honored by ACC recently for 35 years of service.Alvin Community College honored employees for their years of service during the annual ACC Fall Professional Development Workshop on Aug. 24.

The Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Mr. C's Deli & Bistro as a new member on Aug. 26.
The Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Mr. C's Deli & Bistro during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 26.

Alvin resident Caleb Jones, 7, watches as some of his classmates help with a bake sale he initiated to raise money.
Alvin resident and Alvin Community College Child Development Lab School summer student Caleb Jones, 7, helped initiate a bake sale recently to raise money for the Women's Center of Brazoria County.

Jazz musician Sparky Koerner and his band became the first performers to play at ACC's new 'Alvin Live' venue on Aug. 3.
In addition to serving as a place for public and private events, Alvin Community College's new "Alvin Live" venue will provide opportunities for ACC students to gain experience in television and radio broadcasting.