Update for Friday, October 17, 2025
Wise County Messenger reports on two significant events in the area.
Paint the Town Pink
Decatur Main Street is hosting the annual Paint the Town Pink, a breast cancer awareness event, starting at 10 a.m. today at the Decatur Visitor Center. The event includes:
- A raffle
- A pink line ceremony at 11 a.m. to honor survivors and remember those lost
- A hamburger lunch for $5 at 11:30 a.m.
All money raised will benefit Mary’s Gift. Additionally, Decatur High School will hold its annual “Pink Out” event at tonight’s football game at Eagle Stadium.
Alvord Boil Water Notice
A boil water notice has been issued for some Alvord neighborhoods due to a “catastrophic water main rupture” on Thursday. The affected areas include customers west and south of U.S. 81/287 on:
- Lynch Drive
- Farm Road 1655
- West Bypass U.S. 81/287
- South Wickham
- Deer Creek
- South Hubbard
- Speer Lane
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the boil notice due to the loss of water pressure.
Author's summary: Wise County Messenger reports on Paint the Town Pink and a boil water notice in Alvord.