Gunter vs. Van Alstyne: Comparing Two Fast-Growing Towns
A fair, Census- and TEA-cited comparison of Gunter and Van Alstyne—population, housing, schools, commute, and who each fast-growing Grayson County town fits—without crowning a vibe winner.
A fair, Census- and TEA-cited comparison of Gunter and Van Alstyne—population, housing, schools, commute, and who each fast-growing Grayson County town fits—without crowning a vibe winner.
A practical newcomer guide to Gunter, Texas—Census and city population baselines, ACS income and housing figures, Gunter ISD ratings, BNSF and Platinum Ranch growth, Mustang SUD utilities, and everyday life on Preston Road.
Gunter-only status board for early September 2026: BNSF Logistics Center North Dallas, Platinum Ranch infrastructure and bonds, Gunter ISD bond finish-outs, Chase Oaks, Preston Trail steakhouse plans, and Taylor Ranch watch items.
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 […]
Taylor Ranch Gunter TX: PID bonds priced, 649 lots planned, Siena and Beazer building, and about $3,793 a year in PID on a 50-ft lot (preliminary).
The Bridges Golf Club in Gunter is experiencing a full-blown renaissance — new bunkers, rebuilt bridges, resort amenities, and a booming community signal that this Fred Couples signature course is just getting started.
Where the BNSF Gunter logistics center stands: May 2026 approvals, the 500-foot buffer, noise, lighting and truck rules, and what is still pending.
Update, November 2026: BNSF broke ground on March 12, 2026, and on May 21, 2026, the Gunter City Council approved the site’s revised zoning and preliminary plat. For the current timeline and the exact buffer, noise, lighting and truck rules, see our BNSF Gunter logistics center guide. A major industrial development is headed for Gunter, […]
Gunter TX growth in 2026: Census population, the build-out timeline for Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch, BNSF, the high school site, water and taxes.
In Gunter, Texas, the spirit of Friday Night Lights isn’t just a nostalgic TV show—it’s a way of life. Nestled in rural North Texas, Gunter may seem like just another small town, but on Friday nights, it transforms into something much more. Despite its rural charm and close-knit community, Gunter becomes a hub of […]