Grayson County

Don's Smokehouse in Howe, TX: Steve and Stacy Davis at the shop's Texas mural, the meat case, and the jerky wall

October 22, 2026

Don’s Smokehouse Howe: A Family Butcher Shop Since 1963

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Don’s Smokehouse Howe is a family butcher shop at 111 E. Haning St., open Wed–Sat 10–6, with steaks, handmade jerky and bear, elk and buffalo sticks.

A feral hog at the edge of a rooted North Texas pasture, with new rooftops and a water tower on the horizon at golden hour.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.

Treeland Nursery in Gunter, TX: a gravel lane between rows of container trees, and a greenhouse full of potted shrubs

October 22, 2026

Treeland Nursery Gunter: A Family Tree Farm on Sharp Road

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Treeland Nursery Gunter is a family tree farm at 1208 Sharp Rd., open Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Here’s how pickup, delivery and planting work.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.

Halloween weekend Grayson County collage: an EEK painted pumpkin at Preston Trail Farms in Gunter, the Welcome to Howe mural, and the DENISON sign downtown

October 21, 2026

Grayson County Halloween Events 2026: Gunter, Howe & Denison

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Grayson County Halloween events for 2026: Preston Trail Farms pumpkins in Gunter, Howe-lloween on Oct. 26 and Denison’s Monsters on Main on Oct. 31.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.

Legacy Bagels Gunter collage: a bagel held up in front of the shop's chalkboard sign, and a bagel with cream cheese next to a Legacy Bagels coffee cup

October 20, 2026

Legacy Bagels Gunter: Sourdough Bagels on Preston Road

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Legacy Bagels Gunter serves sourdough bagels, bagel burgers and coffee at 515 Preston Rd., open daily 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the old Brew House space.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.

Sundrop Books Denison collage: ribbon cutting outside the 214 W. Main St. storefront, a fall-decorated bookshelf, and a table of Native children's picture books

October 16, 2026

Sundrop Books Denison: Choctaw-Owned Bookstore on Main Street

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Sundrop Books Denison is a Choctaw-owned bookstore at 214 W. Main St. with new and used books, a kids’ corner, and Thursday–Saturday hours.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.

Street Tacos Howe collage: beef tacos with green salsa, the trailer menu board listing tacos and pupusas, and a grilled shrimp, steak, and sausage plate

October 15, 2026

Street Tacos Howe: Tacos, Pupusas & Friday Tamales

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Street Tacos Howe is a family-run taco trailer with tacos, pupusas, breakfast burritos, and Friday tamales. What to order and tips before you go.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.

Kent's Tex-Mex Denison collage: a taco plate with rice and green salsa, the Kent's and Original Garcia's pole sign, and the colorful dining room

October 14, 2026

Kent’s Tex-Mex Denison: The Original Garcia’s on Woodlawn

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Kent’s Tex-Mex Denison: Tex-Mex on Woodlawn Blvd in the building where the original Garcia’s began, with what to order, hours, and phone.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.

Hickory House Bar-B-Que Denison collage: red Bar-B-Que storefront, sliced brisket plate with fried okra and potato salad, and shelves of bottled sodas

October 14, 2026

Hickory House Bar-B-Que Denison: Pit BBQ on Woodard Since 1975

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Hickory House Bar-B-Que Denison: Doyle family pit barbecue since 1975 on W Woodard St, with brisket, scratch sides, a soda shop, hours, and phone.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.

Watson's Drive In Denison: Watson's Hamburgers sign over the blue-and-white awning, a cheeseburger, and a homemade onion ring

October 13, 2026

Watson’s Drive In Denison: Carhop Burgers on West Main Since 1956

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Watson’s Drive In Denison: a family-run carhop since 1956 on W Main St, with fresh-meat burgers, onion rings, chili packs, address, and phone.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.

Corridor weekend eats collage: Marilina's Kitchen tacos in Gunter, Palio's pizza in Howe, and Huck's fried catfish in Denison

October 12, 2026

Corridor Weekend Eats: Gunter, Howe & Denison Local Spots

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Corridor weekend eats along Gunter, Howe & Denison—tacos, pizza on Haning St, and Denison catfish with addresses from our local guides.

Why Wild Hogs Are Moving to Howe and Gunter as Sherman and Van Alstyne Grow

Sherman and Van Alstyne growth is squeezing feral hogs into Howe and Gunter. Why the yards, farms, and farm-to-market roads are taking the hit—and what Texas law actually allows.