Gunter families get tax-free weekend before Gunter ISD starts Aug. 10
Texas' tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Here is what qualifies for Gunter shoppers before Gunter ISD starts Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
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Texas' tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Here is what qualifies for Gunter shoppers before Gunter ISD starts Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6060 in the Sherman-Denison area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6330 in the Sherman-Denison area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Gunter ISD starts Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Here is a fuller back-to-school guide for Gunter families on routines, bullying, cyberbullying, AI use and honesty.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6530 in the Sherman-Denison area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6730 in the Sherman-Denison area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Realtor.com counted 187 Gunter, TX homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 12 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $504,698.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6790 in the Sherman-Denison area, unchanged from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Gunter's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 10, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6790 in the Sherman-Denison area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6720 in the Sherman-Denison area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
The U.S. House voted 232 to 198 to pass the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would bar members of Congress from buying individual stocks. Rep. Fallon voted YES. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Regular unleaded averages $3.5980 in the Sherman-Denison area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
The city council will convene on July 22, 2026, to consider economic development negotiations under agenda item 551.087. Attendees requiring accessibility assistance should contact City Secretary Detra Gaines.
The published agenda lists a council item addressing personnel matters for public officers and employees. The scope includes appointments, employment terms, evaluations, reassignments, duty changes, discipline, dismissals, and related complaints or charges.
On July 22, 2026, the city council will review real property transactions under statute 551.072 and evaluate a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation under statute 551.073.
The city council will conduct a private consultation with legal counsel on July 22, 2026. The session covers agenda items and matters authorized by law.
The City Council agenda includes a standard provision noting that a closed or executive session or an attorney consultation may be held during the July 22 meeting if deemed necessary. The notice cites the Texas Open Meetings Act as the legal basis for such proceedings.
The feral cat population in the Texoma region has surged, prompting local action.
Regular unleaded averages $3.5380 in the Sherman-Denison area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.5880 in the Sherman-Denison area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.