Columbus
Graham Leader
GEIC board approves first recommendation for business expansion grant
GEIC board approves first recommendation for business expansion grant News Staff Fri, 04/19/2024 - 9:21 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Tyler Figg with J&N Feed and Seed presents a proposal to the Graham Economic Improvement Corporation Board of Directors during their meeting Tuesday, April 16. The board approved the company to receive a grant for business expansion. ...
Emergency supplies sales tax holiday next weekend
Emergency supplies sales tax holiday next weekend News Staff Fri, 04/19/2024 - 9:21 am (STOCK PHOTO) A state sales tax holiday will kick off next weekend for emergency preparation supplies to help prepare residents for emergencies such as flash floods and wildfires. Eligible items can be purchased tax free during the holiday. ...
Tennis duo Birdwell, Qualls named Athletes of the Week
Tennis duo Birdwell, Qualls named Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 04/19/2024 - 9:18 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Reagan Birdwell is one of the leaders of Graham’s tennis team and she’s an example of overall solid play. She doesn’t make many mistakes and as part of the mixed doubles team she’s grown accustomed to winning. She recently helped the Lady Blues earn district runners-up with a mixed doubles championship. ...
Lady Blues celebrate Senior Night with 5-3 win
Lady Blues celebrate Senior Night with 5-3 win News Staff Fri, 04/19/2024 - 9:18 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham third baseman Emily Lawson (9) is welcomed to the plate by her teammates after she hit a huge home run during the team’s game Tuesday, April 16. The Lady Blues defeated Glen Rose 5-3 on Senior Night. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior centerfielder Paris Tate rounds...
Steers shutout in final home game against Rams
Steers shutout in final home game against Rams News Staff Fri, 04/19/2024 - 9:18 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Tate Loesch follows through on his swing and tries to get on base to spark a rally during Graham’s district matchup with Mineral Wells. This Tuesday, April 16 the Steers ended up with a 4-0 loss to the Rams. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham catcher Mason...
GHS tennis competes at district, four players move on to regionals
GHS tennis competes at district, four players move on to regionals News Staff Tue, 04/16/2024 - 2:40 pm (GHS TENNIS | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Both the Graham Steers and Lady Blues teams finished as runners-up in district at the competition in Glen Rose last Friday, April 12. Pictured are members of the team with individual medals and the team trophies. (GHS TENNIS | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) At left, Hayden Burrows finished in...
City moves forward prohibiting camping at Kindley Park
City moves forward prohibiting camping at Kindley Park News Staff Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:58 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The entrance sign at Kindley Park which provides the limit for camping and fees associated with staying per day. The Graham City Council approved the first reading Thursday, April 11 of an ordinance amendment that will restrict all camping at the city park. Two more readings will be required for the amendment to be passed. ...
Hopkins accepts plea for cruelty to animals
Hopkins accepts plea for cruelty to animals News Staff Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:02 pm (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) After being arrested in September 2023 for a charge of cruelty to livestock animals, Hadley Hopkins took a plea agreement last week for six months deferred adjudication. ...
GRMC, GPD partner for National Drug Take Back Day
GRMC, GPD partner for National Drug Take Back Day News Staff Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:02 pm (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | DEA) Graham Regional Medical Center and Graham Police Department have joined the Drug Enforcement Administration national effort to help the public safely dispose of drugs, needles and syringes for National Drug Take Back Day. The local dropoff site will be North Central Texas College. ...
Graham Humane Society to host national fundraiser tour
Graham Humane Society to host national fundraiser tour News Staff Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:02 pm (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) A dog available for adoption at the Humane Society of Young County in 2023. The shelter will be one of the stops on the Jordan’s Way 50-state national tour. ...
Lady Blues fall in wild 10-inning Brownwood game
Lady Blues fall in wild 10-inning Brownwood game News Staff Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:02 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Paris Tate swings and looks to make contact with a pitch during one of the team’s games earlier this season. The Lady Blues fought hard but lost 10-9 in 10 innings against Brownwood last Friday, April 12. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Left fielder Mayci Ryans...
Momentum shift leads to Steers loss to Glen Rose
Momentum shift leads to Steers loss to Glen Rose News Staff Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:02 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Colter Johnson has a big follow through on one of his big hits during the team’s recent game against Glen Rose. Johnson doubled in the game and scored one of Graham’s two runs in the Steers’ 6-2 loss to the Tigers last Friday, April 12. (TC GORDON...
Lady Blues soccer earn all-district awards
Lady Blues soccer earn all-district awards News Staff Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:02 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Lady Blues celebrate on the field after winning their first playoff game in program history. Many of the players received all-district awards for their work on the field and in the classroom in one of the best seasons in Graham Lady Blues soccer history. ...
Steers, Lady Blues show out at area track meet
Steers, Lady Blues show out at area track meet News Staff Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:02 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Georgia Martin (right) passes the baton to teammate Sophie Schlieper (left) during one of the relays at a meet earlier this season. The two Lady Blues were part of the relay teams that qualified for the regional meet after competing in the area meet in Abilene last Friday, April 12. ...
Research on local cemetery takes brief pause until Fall
Research on local cemetery takes brief pause until Fall News Staff Fri, 04/12/2024 - 5:01 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Members of the research group with Texas Tech University work Saturday, April 6 to try to find possible evidence of graves behind the current boundaries of the Oak Grove Colored-William P. Johnston Memorial Cemetery. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) A grave marker uncovered underground for Oscar E....
Nail accepts plea in 2022 shooting
Nail accepts plea in 2022 shooting News Staff Fri, 04/12/2024 - 4:36 pm (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) After being indicted in January 2023 for a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon related to a February 2022 shooting, Kamron Nail took a plea agreement at the beginning of April for 10 years deferred adjudication. ...
Softball field to be renamed to honor longtime coach
Softball field to be renamed to honor longtime coach News Staff Fri, 04/12/2024 - 4:36 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Graham High School softball field will be officially renamed Hogan Field, in honor of the longtime educator and coach, Jimmy Hogan, who passed away in March. The school board voted unanimously in favor of the name change. ...
City to consider trial period for food trucks on downtown square
City to consider trial period for food trucks on downtown square News Staff Fri, 04/12/2024 - 4:36 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Win Graham (right) speaks to the council and audience regarding a draft policy for food trucks on the Graham downtown square during a public hearing Monday, April 8. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Mayor Pro-Tem Shana Wolfe thanks those who came to the public hearing...
Teacher Incentive Allotment to benefit GISD educators
Teacher Incentive Allotment to benefit GISD educators News Staff Fri, 04/12/2024 - 4:36 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) With an approved budget amendment the Graham ISD Board of Trustees will provide an additional $326,165 in funds for teachers locally through the Teacher Incentive Allotment program. ...
Noble, Reyes earn Athletes of the Week
Noble, Reyes earn Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 04/12/2024 - 4:36 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Zathin Reyes dealt with an illness while competing at the district meet in Mineral Wells, but that didn’t stop him from taking first place in the 300-meter hurdles. He ran one of his best times all year and even contributed in other team events, providing a team-first example to younger athletes. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.