Sherman was settled in 1846 in Grayson County, Texas—named for General Sidney Sherman, a hero of the Texas Revolution. It became official the same year the county formed, designated county seat on March 17. The first courthouse rose in 1847—a humble frame setup west of town—while wagons rolled through on the Butterfield mail route, folks passing by day after day.

       After the Civil War, things picked up fast. Railroads arrived in the 1870s, turning Sherman into a real hub. Schools sprang up—Austin College moved here in 1876—and soon folks dubbed it the “Athens of Texas” for all the learning. Rough patches hit: a cyclone tore through in 1896, leveling parts of town, and the courthouse fire in 1930—sparked by the Sherman Riot—left scars. But Sherman rebuilt stronger every time.

       Today, it’s still growing—right on the edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with Lake Texoma close by for weekends on the water. That old brick downtown, those college lawns… it’s a hidden gem. Proud of its roots, excited for what’s ahead.

       Sherman, Texas, sits about 70 miles north of Dallas—right on the edge of the booming Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Lake Texoma’s just 10 miles away, perfect for boating, fishing, or a quick weekend escape. As Grayson County’s seat, it straddles the Red and Trinity rivers at around 730 feet elevation. Weather’s classic North Texas: humid subtropical with summers topping 90°F, winters in the 30s, and roughly 40 inches of rain a year.

       Right now, the population’s hovering around 50,200—up from 43,600 in 2020, thanks to folks moving out from DFW. The metro area with Denison pushes 150,000. Median age is 36, split pretty even—about 50% women, 50% men. Household income clocks in at $58,859, with homes averaging $252,835.

       Economy here’s a solid mix: manufacturing, food processing, health care. Big recent win—Texas Instruments kicked off production at their new semiconductor fab in late 2025, pumping out chips and bringing thousands of jobs. Companies like Tyson Foods just add to the strong Jobs market here.

       It’s got that quiet, growing charm—historic courthouse anchoring downtown, Austin College’s green lawns and brick buildings adding class, old brick streets lined with shops. Feels like a hidden gem.

If you’re ready for better windows, call your Sherman window replacement company— Budget Windows of Texoma we’ll come out, measure, and quote same day.

    We’re not just another window company—we’re your neighbors.

       Locally owned and veteran-operated right here in Bells, Texas—just a quick 12-mile drive up the road. That means you’re talking to real people who live and work in this area, not some call center halfway across the country. 

       We’ve been fixing up homes around Texoma for years—hundreds right in Sherman—because we know these North Texas storms, the heat, the wind. Our energy-efficient installs keep your bills down and your house tough, all while matching that historic brick-and-lawn look you love.

       Veteran-owned means we show up on time, do it right the first time. We  stand behind every job. No pressure, no gimmicks—just honest work from folks who salute the same flag you do. As Sherman’s booming with new jobs and families, we’re here to help you settle in comfortably. Ready? Give us a shout.

—We’re Waitin’ neighbor.