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.
Census numbers, chip plants, housing demand, and U.S. 75 geography—why Grayson County’s growth accelerated into 2025–2026, in plain local terms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Living status tracker of major Grayson County projects—TI, GlobalWafers, US 75, BNSF, housing, schools—updated early September 2026.
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.
With Celina at a breaking point and Gunter stalled by logistical landmines, Pilot Point is quietly positioning itself as the next crown jewel of Grayson County. While many focus on the flashy growth to the south, smart families and forward-looking investors are setting their sights on Pilot Point—particularly when it comes to education. Celina: Congestion […]