Alvarado, Texas

About Alvarado

Alvarado, TX is a close-knit town located in northern Texas, home to 7,312 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Alvarado is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.77 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,080 residents per square mile.

📰 Alvarado News Today

• Nearly 90 dead cats found in Texas home leads to 2 arrests, police say - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 23
• 70 animals rescued, 2 arrested during North Texas animal cruelty investigation WFAA · Jul 23
• Alvarado to welcome its first Walmart in November 2027 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Jul 21
• SB I-35 reopens after semi hits construction worker near Alvarado, police say - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 10
• Two arrested after 69 dead cats and more than 70 live animals found at Alvarado home, police say CBS News · Jul 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Alvarado Unique

• Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,312.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Alvarado

• Benny's Italian Mexican Restaurant
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Rueda's Mexican Food — mexican
• Taqueria Torres — mexican
• Texas Teriyaki — asian
• Waffle House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Alvarado Heritage Center Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Alvarado

• George Washington Carver Park reviews ★
• Heritage Park reviews ★
• Moore Park reviews ★
• Parkway Park reviews ★
• Stonegate Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Alvarado

• ALVARADO EL-NORTH
• ALVARADO EL-SOUTH
• ALVARADO H S
• ALVARADO INT
• ALVARADO J H
• LILLIAN EL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Alvarado

🏘️ Nearby Communities