Josephine, Texas

About Josephine

Set in the northeastern part of Texas, Josephine is a close-knit town counting 8,807 people who proudly call it home.

Josephine holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,404 residents per square mile.

📰 Josephine News Today

• Brenda Joyce McBride Obituary (2026) - Josephine, TX - Lynch Funeral Service - Greenville Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Cornyn on New Bill to Bar Aliens Who Support Sharia Law from United States Senator Cornyn (.gov) · May 18
• Texas judge says agency must comply with agreement made with Plano-area Muslim development KERA News · Apr 29
• Islamic-focused EPIC City Rebrands as The Meadow Texas Scorecard · Nov 13
• North Texas police rescue missing 3-year-old child from pond WFAA · Dec 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Josephine Unique

• The only place in America named Josephine — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,807.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Josephine

• Fountainview Recreational Area reviews ★
• Josephine City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Josephine

• MILDRED B ELLIS EL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Josephine

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