Ways to donate directly to the College of the Mainland Promise Program :
- Pledges
- Payroll Deduction
- Cash, Check & Credit
- Planned Gifts
- Matching Gift
- Honorarium & Memorial Gifts
- Charitable Contributions


COM Celebrates First Graduating Dental Hygiene Cohort
NEWS RELEASE May 7, 2026 COM Celebrates First Graduating Dental Hygiene Cohort (Texas City, TX) — College of the Mainland (COM) marked a milestone on Wednesday, May 6, celebrating the pinning of its first cohort of dental hygiene graduates from the college’s dental hygiene program. The cohort of 12 students began the program in fall 2024 and represent COM’s support for the expanding workforce and increased access to oral healthcare in our region. “We didn’t just complete a program—we helped

College of the Mainland Provides Clarification on Promise Scholarship Program
TEXAS CITY, Texas — July 25, 2025 — College of the Mainland (COM) would like to provide clarification regarding comments made by Dickinson Mayor Travis Magliolo about the Dickson community’s Promise Scholarship at the July 22 City Council meeting. The College believes it’s important to share accurate information about this valuable program that has supported local students. Program Administration and Eligibility The Dickinson Opening Doors Promise Scholarship operates under a clear 2021 agreement between the Dickinson Management District (DMD) and

Dr. Helen Brewer Named Ninth President of College of the Mainland
(TEXAS CITY, Texas) — The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees unanimously voted at its April 28 regular board meeting to confirm Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer as the ninth president of the College, following the conclusion of a mandatory 21-day waiting period. Dr. Brewer will officially assume the presidency on July 1, 2025. This announcement follows a national presidential search conducted in partnership with the Association of Community College Trustees. The comprehensive process began in late 2024 and


Help Us Support Hitchcock High School Cheer — 2026 Football Program Advertising
Hitchcock High School Cheer is currently offering advertising opportunities in our 2026 Bulldog Football Program, and we would greatly appreciate the Chamber’s help sharing this opportunity with our local business community. Our football program is seen throughout the season by Bulldog families, fans, visitors, and community members, making an ad a great way for businesses to show their support for Hitchcock students while also putting their name in front of our community. Advertising options include: Full Page — $120Half Page — $75Quarter Page — $40 Businesses may submit their own completed artwork, provide a business card, or work with us on their ad. Personal ads and student shoutouts are also available for families and community members. We would be grateful if you could share the attached

School supply lists for all campuses are posted and available!
You can find your child’s list on their campus Facebook page, or visit our “Online Registration” page for quick access to all of them in one place: https://www.hitchcockisd.org/…/onlineregistration2627home We’re excited to get everyone prepared for a great 2026-2027 school year, Bulldogs!

SAVE THE DATE: Meet Your Campus Principals!
Come meet the two leading the way at Hitchcock Primary School this year! Rodolfo “Rudy” Martinez – Principal Holly Chester – Assistant Principal Thursday, July 30, 2026 5:00 PM Hitchcock Primary School Cafeteria We can’t wait to introduce you to the leadership team that will be welcoming your little Bulldogs this fall. Come say hello! We’re Better Together!