Alvin, TX

Alvin is a suburban city about 30 miles southeast of Houston along Highway 35, serving as a bedroom community for metro area commuters. The flat coastal plains location brings hot, humid summers typical of southeast Texas. Major routes include Highway 35 from Houston through Pearland and Interstate 45 via FM 517. The downtown Nolan Ryan Museum celebrates the Hall of Fame pitcher's childhood hometown with displays of his record-breaking baseball career.