Moving to Howe: Complete Guide
A practical newcomer guide to Howe, Texas—ACS population and housing baselines, Howe ISD TEA ratings, U.S. 75 commute context, city water and trash setup, and everyday life on Grayson’s mid-county corridor.
Moving to Van Alstyne: Complete Guide
A practical newcomer guide to Van Alstyne, Texas—Census population and ACS housing baselines, Van Alstyne ISD TEA ratings, U.S. 75 and FM 121 growth (Solara, The Landing), city utilities, and everyday life on Grayson’s southern corridor.
Moving to Gunter: Complete Guide
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.
Moving to Denison: Complete Guide
A practical newcomer guide to Denison, Texas—Census population and housing baselines, Denison ISD, hospital and manufacturing jobs, Lake Texoma, utilities, and everyday life north of Sherman.
Moving to Sherman: Complete Guide
A practical newcomer guide to Sherman, Texas—Census population and housing baselines, Sherman ISD, chip-corridor jobs, utilities, and everyday life in Grayson County’s seat.
Grayson County Population: Where We Were, Where We’re Going
Census scoreboard for Grayson County: 2010 and 2020 counts, the July 2025 estimate of 153,613 (+13.3% from the 2020 base), and city QuickFacts for Sherman, Denison, and Van Alstyne—without invented forecasts.
Why Grayson County Is Growing So Fast
Census numbers, chip plants, housing demand, and U.S. 75 geography—why Grayson County’s growth accelerated into 2025–2026, in plain local terms.
What’s Coming to Van Alstyne? The City Development Tracker
Van Alstyne-only status board for early September 2026: U.S. 75 work zones, Solara (453 lots), The Landing retail/apartments at 75 & FM 121, the $67.2M interchange on TxDOT’s 10-year plan, and Van Alstyne ISD watch items.
What’s Coming to Gunter? The City Development Tracker
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.
What’s Coming to Denison? The City Development Tracker
Denison-only status board for early September 2026: downtown D3 Phase 2, Main Street lofts, Waterloo Trails apartments, Preston Harbor infrastructure bond, Foundation Business Park, Denison ISD bonds, and U.S. 75 work.
What’s Coming to Sherman? The City Development Tracker
Sherman-only status board for early September 2026: TI SM1 live, GlobalWafers–Micron deal, Coherent groundbreaking, Heritage Ranch / Cottonwood / Frontera / Joiner Ranch, Sherman ISD stadium Sept. 18, and U.S. 75 still under construction.
What’s Coming to Grayson County? The Complete Development Tracker
Living status tracker of major Grayson County projects—TI, GlobalWafers, US 75, BNSF, housing, schools—updated early September 2026.
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.
Grayson County Is Changing: The 10 Projects Reshaping Our Future
Ten real projects—from Sherman’s chip plants to Gunter’s rail park, US 75, housing, schools, and Texoma—are rewriting daily life in Grayson County.
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 […]