Population

• 1,250

Location

• 10 miles north of Decatur on U.S. 81/287

City Hall

• Located at 215 W. Elm St.
• (940) 427-5916
• City secretary: Tammy Edwards

Tax Rate

• $0.61 per $100 valuation.

City Council

• Mayor: Frank Knittel
• Council members: Gaylyn Wheelis, Linda Blake, Marvin Porter and Mark Gose

Meetings

• City council: The first Thursday of the first full week of the month at 7 p.m. at city hall.

Police

• The Wise County Sheriff’s Office responds to calls in the city. The phone number is (940) 627-5971. For emergencies, dial 911.

Volunteer Fire Department

• Station at 108 N. Trappier St.
• For non-emergencies, call (940) 427-3361

Events

The Alvord Chamber of Commerce sponsors events for residents on three occasions throughout the year:

• In June, the chamber holds the Pioneer Celebration to commemorate Alvord’s
  history.
• In August, Supper on the Grounds will benefit local churches.
• In November, Opening Day Hunters Roundup will include a dinner, seminar and giveaways at the beginning of the hunting season

Schools

• Administration Building is located at 105 E. Bypass 287, (940) 427-5975
• The class 2A school district has three campuses – elementary, junior high and high school.
• John Trice is the superintendent.