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SMU Community Survey – Infrastructure preferences across North Central Texas

Posted on May 21, 2025

Researchers from Southern Methodist University are conducting a survey that is part of their IRB-approved research project on infrastructure preferences across North Central Texas. Why This Matters to Alvord: This research explores how values—like safety, tradition, environmental protection, or economic growth—influence what people want from public infrastructure. Alvord, like many growing communities in our region,...

June Council Meeting Date Change

Posted on May 20, 2025

The City Council's regularly scheduled meeting for June has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., due to City Hall being closed on Thursday, June 19th.

Open EDC position

Posted on May 12, 2025

EDC has a vacancy. If you are interested in applying for this position please email the City Secretary at dawhite@cityofalvord.org

Public Hearing Notices: May 15, 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025

THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ALVORD CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 WEST ELM STREET, ALVORD, TEXAS, ON THE 15th DAY OF MAY 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: A request for a zoning variance in order to allow 2 horses and 7 goats...

City Hall Closure 4/17/25

Posted on April 14, 2025

Public Hearing April 2, 2025

Posted on March 27, 2025

The City of Alvord will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 215 West Elm Street, Alvord, Texas to hear comments for or against a proposed preliminary plat of two properties located on a 5.84 acre tract of land, A-674 J Pinchback, and 3.15...

2025 Spring Clean-Up Extension until March 20th

Posted on March 17, 2025

We are pleased to announce that, in response to the positive feedback received during the Spring Clean-Up and the early closure on Saturday due to capacity, the City will be extending the Spring Clean-Up now through Thursday, March 20th. The hours of operation will be from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Participants will be required...

Spring Clean-Up closed!

Posted on March 15, 2025

The Spring Clean-Up event has officially concluded, and all dumpsters are at full capacity. Thank you for your participation!

2025 Spring Clean Up

Posted on March 3, 2025

Water Rate Adjustment

Posted on January 27, 2025

On January 16th, 2025, during a scheduled meeting, the City Council approved an adjustment to water rates based on a rate study conducted by the Texas Rural Water Association. The new rates will take effect on January 28th, 2025, and will be reflected in water bills issued at the end of February 2025. Water Rates...

1/14/2025 Boil Water Notice Lifted

Posted on January 16, 2025

The boil water notice posted on 1/14/25 for this area has been lifted.

Boil Water Notice 01/14/25

Posted on January 14, 2025

PWS# 2490001 BOIL WATER NOTICE Effective Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Alvord public water system to notify all customers located on portions of W Franklin, W Elm, Crane, N Oneil, and N Wickham (see map) to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing...

Library Board Opening

Posted on January 8, 2025

The Alvord Public Library is seeking candidates to fill a position on the Library Board. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to Pam AlHusani at (940) 427-2842 by January 21, 2025.

Inclement Weather Closure

Posted on January 8, 2025

City Hall will be closed Thursday Jan 9, 2025 due to incoming inclement weather. For after hours emergencies call 940-736-9635

City Council Place 5 Vacancy

Posted on January 6, 2025

The position for City Council Place 5 has become vacant. If you are interested in applying for this position, please reach out to City Secretary Delise White to obtain an application. Additionally, this vacancy will be included on the ballot for the May election to fill the remaining term.

Boil Water Notice Lifted 12/18/24

Posted on December 18, 2024

Both boil water notices that were posted on December 12th and December 13th, 2024 have been lifted. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

Boil Water Notice 12/13/2024

Posted on December 13, 2024

PWS# 2490001 BOIL WATER NOTICE Effective Friday dec. 13, 2024   Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Alvord public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to...

Boil Water Notice 12/12/24

Posted on December 12, 2024

PWS# 2490001 BOIL WATER NOTICE Effective Thursday December 12, 2024 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Alvord public water system to notify all customers within the circled region of the provided map to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with...

Boil Water Notice Lifted 12/11/24

Posted on December 11, 2024

The boil water notice posted 12/10/24 on the main website and facebook page has been lifted

Boil Water Notice Lifted 11/13/2024

Posted on November 13, 2024

The boil water notice for this area has been lifted. Thank you for your patience in this matter.