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GISD continues modified four-day calendar for 2024-2025 school year
GISD continues modified four-day calendar for 2024-2025 school year News Staff Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:32 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Superintendent Sonny Cruse (right) speaks with the Graham ISD Board of Trustees during their meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14. The board approved the upcoming 2024-2025 school year calendar and continued with a modified four-day calendar. Shown from left to right are board members Lauren Mahaney, Andrea Lowery and Cruse. ...
Pinkston, Corley named Athletes of the Week
Pinkston, Corley named Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:31 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Cooper Corley is a freshman who has stood out all season for the JV Steers basketball team. He possesses an ability to score from all over, while helping make his teammates better. During the team’s game against Stephenville, he had a game-high 19 points to help propel his team towards the win. ...
Lady Blues softball opens season with rout of City View
Lady Blues softball opens season with rout of City View News Staff Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:30 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s designated player for the evening Zoey Harrell swings at a pitch looking to put it in play for her team during the Lady Blues’ first game of the season Tuesday, Feb. 13. The Lady Blues won 11-0 in five innings against City View. (TC GORDON |...
Steers clinch second in district with win over Stephenville
Steers clinch second in district with win over Stephenville News Staff Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:27 am (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) Graham senior Tyson Weaver (3) drives the baseline past Stephenville defenders during the Steers’ game against the Yellow Jackets earlier this season. The Steers traveled to Stephenville this past Tuesday, Feb. 13, won 39-34 and clinched 2nd place in the district. ...
GHS soccer teams find mixed results at Hirschi
GHS soccer teams find mixed results at Hirschi News Staff Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:19 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Bryan Sanchez (7) moves the ball around defenders and looks to score during one of the Steers’ district games earlier this season. The Steers took a loss to Hirschi 2-0 this past Monday, Feb. 12. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Sophie Schlieper (7) receives a pass...
Ladycats earn bi-district championship over Bellevue
Ladycats earn bi-district championship over Bellevue News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:58 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Newcastle Ladycats earned a bi-district championship Monday, Feb. 12 with a 54-20 win over Bellevue. The Ladycats will progress in the playoffs with an area round matchup to be determined. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s Mattie Dollar (22) brings the ball up the court with teammates around...
Early voting Tuesday in primary election
Early voting Tuesday in primary election News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:54 pm (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) The primary election will be Tuesday, March 5, with early voting Tuesday, Feb. 20, through Friday, March 1. The deadline to register to vote in the primaries was Monday, Feb. 5. ...
GRT kicks off new season with melodrama
GRT kicks off new season with melodrama News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:52 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Actors in the production of ‘A Golden Fleecing or the Undermining of Sarah Sweetflower’s Sarsaparilla Saloon and Bridal Shoppe’ rehearse at The Perry theater Saturday, Feb. 10. The show opens this week, starting Friday, Feb. 16. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Bryan Ray (left) and Lucas Sanders act out...
County to consider new Hwy. 67 RV park
County to consider new Hwy. 67 RV park News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:50 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Young County commissioners look over a plan Monday, Feb. 12 of a proposed new RV park located near where Hamm and Son Well Service was previously at 640 Hwy. 67. Shown from left to right are Young County Commissioners Stacey Rogers, Scott Shook, Jimmy Wiley and Stacy Creswell (in back). ...
Graham, Young County see drop in sales in December
Graham, Young County see drop in sales in December News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:47 pm (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) The city of Graham and Young County saw a 49.98% and 37.22% drop in sales tax allocations for sales in December 2023 compared with the same month as last year, respectively. ...
Rotary Four-Way Test open to high school students
Rotary Four-Way Test open to high school students News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:46 pm Rotary Club of Graham is hosting its annual Four-Way Test Speech Contest for all high school students next month as an opportunity to develop public speaking skills and compete for a cash prize. ...
Bobcats beat Bryson to clinch playoffs spot
Bobcats beat Bryson to clinch playoffs spot News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:43 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle senior Ty Strawbridge (23) dribbles past a Bryson defender during a game the Bobcats won against the Cowboys 43-26 last Friday, Feb. 9. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle sophomore Tristan Clemons (13) finishes a fastbreak layup during the Bobcats’ 43-26 win over the Bryson Cowboys last Friday,...
Steers soccer takes first district loss to Old High
Steers soccer takes first district loss to Old High News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:41 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Jesus Lucio (9) competes with multiple Old High players for the ball during Graham’s 2-1 loss to the Coyotes last Friday, Feb. 9. Lucio scored the Steers’ only goal in the game on a free kick in the remaining minutes. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Freshman...
Lady Blues soccer falls to Old High in district
Lady Blues soccer falls to Old High in district News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:35 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Jensen Pettus (12) sends a kick up the length of the field to get it to the offensive players during the Lady Blues’ 4-1 loss to the Old High Lady Coyotes last Friday, Feb. 9. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Adi Pinkston (17) brings the...
Steers powerlifters show out at home competition
Steers powerlifters show out at home competition News Staff Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:33 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Andrew Ramirez of the Steers powerlifting team completes one of his bench press reps during a competition Graham hosted Thursday, Feb. 8. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Mateo Rodriguez executes one of his squat lifts during the powerlifting competition the Steers hosted last Thursday, Feb. 8. The squat...
Wakefield receives two life sentences for child sexual assault
Wakefield receives two life sentences for child sexual assault News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 9:40 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Seth Wakefield, 34, of Olney, is led down the hallway after being found guilty on two counts after five hours of jury deliberation, with the punishment being set after less than 10 minutes. ...
Living Earnestly: Earnest Geis recounts 100 years
Living Earnestly: Earnest Geis recounts 100 years News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 12:28 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Earnest Geis, who has been a Young County resident for over 60 years, is approaching his 100th birthday next week. Geis has had a number of jobs throughout the years and seen much in his time. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The home of Earnest Geis that he built...
GISD to host Special Olympics basketball competition
GISD to host Special Olympics basketball competition News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 12:26 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) A participant in the 2023 Special Olympics basketball competition in Graham goes up for a shot. The event this year will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2. ...
GISD launches 2024 bond website
GISD launches 2024 bond website News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 12:16 pm (GISD | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) A draft architectural rendering of the student multipurpose facility which will be Proposition B on the upcoming May election ballot. Proposition B is estimated to be $10.5 million and will be a 60-70 yard fully enclosed facility which will be used by all extracurricular programs. (GISD | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) An architectural rendering of the...
Pettus, Trejo earn Athletes of the Week
Pettus, Trejo earn Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 12:11 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Olivia Pettus is a junior for the Lady Blues soccer team and has been an offensive force all season. She excels at setting up her teammates for goals while possessing the ability to finish her own shots as well. She did both in Graham’s most recent game and for her performance, she earned a selection as one of The Graham Leader’s Athletes of the Week. ...
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