Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge October 2026: Birding, Refuge Roundup, and Family Programs
October at Hagerman NWR near Sherman: Little Sit birding Oct. 3, Refuge Roundup Oct. 10, and Refuge Rocks youth program Oct. 17.
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Grayson County Fire and EMS Funding: Why Costs Are Rising After the Sales Tax Vote
Why Grayson County fire and EMS stipends are frozen after a failed unincorporated sales tax, and what rural newcomers should ask before buying acreage.
Abbott in Sherman: Property Taxes, Data Centers, and What Grayson County Hears
Gov. Abbott’s Sept. 24 Sherman stop focused on property taxes and data centers—here’s why that lands differently in a county with no sales tax.
Denison Fall Festival 2026: What to Know Before October 3
Denison Fall Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 downtown—free admission, vendors, food, and live entertainment on Main Street.
Grayson County Early Voting Guide: Dates, Locations, and Registration Deadlines
Practical Grayson County early voting guide for Nov. 2026: Oct. 5 registration deadline, early-vote hours and sites, and what “suspense” status means.
Too Good for 3A? Why Gunter Football Has Such a Hard Time Finding Opponents
If you look closely at the Gunter Tigers’ 2026 football schedule, something immediately stands out. It doesn’t look much like the schedule you would expect from a typical Class 3A football program. Gunter opened the season against Sealy, a Class 4A program, at a neutral site in Central Texas. The Tigers then traveled more than […]
Gunter ISD Baseball Coach Daryl Hellman Will Not Return to Duty Following District Investigation
GUNTER, Texas — Gunter ISD head baseball coach Daryl Hellman will remain on paid administrative leave and will not return to duty as the district moves toward possible termination or non-renewal of his contract following an investigation into allegations that he made inappropriate comments. Gunter ISD Superintendent Dr. Brandon Enos confirmed the district had completed […]
Preston Trail Farms Is expanding with a Steakhouse in Gunter
Another Sign of Grayson County’s Rapid Growth If you’ve been waiting for more places to eat, grab a drink, and spend an evening with friends without driving south toward Prosper, Celina, or Frisco, there’s some exciting news coming out of Gunter. Preston Trail Farms appears to be expanding its food and beverage offerings with a […]
Best Places to Live in Grayson County for Families
Grayson County is changing fast. What was once viewed primarily as the rural stretch between North Dallas and the Red River is increasingly becoming one of North Texas’ most attractive places for families looking for more space, smaller schools, strong communities, and an escape from the density of Collin and Denton counties. That growth is […]
From Wild Neighbors to Roadside Residents: Navigating the Hog Infestation in Gunter
If you’ve taken a drive through Gunter lately, you might have noticed something more than just our beautiful rolling hills and growing neighborhoods. You might have noticed some very hungry, very muddy, and very persistent residents: the wild hogs. While these hardy creatures are a staple of Texas wildlife, the recent hog “explosion” in Gunter […]