Whitesboro is a city in western Grayson County, Texas, in the Red River valley of North Texas. Its population was 4,074 at the 2020 census, and it lies at the junction of U.S. Highways 82 and 377. Highway 82 leads east about 17 miles to Sherman, the county seat, and west about 13 miles to Gainesville, while Highway 377 runs north toward the Oklahoma border. Dallas is roughly 70 miles to the south, and Lake Texoma, one of North Texas' largest reservoirs, lies about 15 miles to the north. The city was named for its founder and grew as a small trade center in Grayson County's agricultural landscape. Residents describe a sparse suburban feel, and most households own their homes. The town's character is shaped by its setting among North Texas farms and ranchland, its historic downtown, and its position on the main highway between Sherman and Gainesville. The city also maintains local historic landmarks, including a restored early home that carries a Texas Historical Marker and is cared for by the Whitesboro Preservation Board. Public education is provided by Whitesboro Independent School District, which operates four schools and enrolls roughly 1,800 students. The district serves the city and surrounding rural areas of western Grayson County. The region's history is preserved at the Perrin Air Force Historical Museum, which documents the former Perrin Army Airfield and Perrin Air Force Base that operated near Whitesboro for decades. Lake Texoma to the north offers boating, fishing, and camping, with Eisenhower State Park on its south shore and guide services for striper fishing on the lake. Whitesboro's combination of a small-town pace, highway access, and proximity to Lake Texoma and the growing Sherman-Denison area makes it an option for residents who want a quiet North Texas setting within reach of larger job centers, with US 82 linking them directly to Sherman and Gainesville.