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CLSC donates $7,000 to Library of Graham, Friends of the Library
CLSC donates $7,000 to Library of Graham, Friends of the Library News Staff Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:07 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Library of Graham and Friends of the Library were presented $7,000 last week from funding raised through the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Club annual Tour of Homes. (WETA PHILLIPS | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Club President Peggy Sonnenberg (left) presented the funding raised...
GISD, GPEF induct new Hall of Honor recipients
GISD, GPEF induct new Hall of Honor recipients News Staff Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:59 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham ISD Superintendent Sonny Cruse announces the inductees into the Graham Public Education Foundation Hall of Honor in between the Lady Blues and Steers basketball games held Friday Jan. 26. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Local Historian Dorman Holub presents the background for the eight individuals who...
County purchases land near Fort Belknap
County purchases land near Fort Belknap News Staff Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:57 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Visitors to Fort Belknap in Newcastle attend the 2023 Crawfish and Cannons event. Parking at the event was on the property across FM 61 which was recently acquired by Young County. ...
Steers take close loss to Stephenville 45-39
Steers take close loss to Stephenville 45-39 News Staff Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:55 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Ty Thompson (15) puts up a layup past Stephenville defenders during a game between the two teams Friday, Jan. 26. The Steers fought hard but lost 45-39. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Cash Bowen (30) shoots a low-post shot over Stephenville defenders during the Steers’ 45-39 loss...
Lady Blues can’t overcome Stephenville’s shooting in loss
Lady Blues can’t overcome Stephenville’s shooting in loss News Staff Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:52 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Addyson Weaver (40) dribbles the ball up the court on a fastbreak attempt during Graham’s game Friday, Jan. 26 against Stephenville. The Lady Blues took a 49-25 loss to the Honeybees. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Briley Randall (33) reaches for a rebound amidst multiple Stephenville players during...
Steers powerlifting returns to Weatherford for competition
Steers powerlifting returns to Weatherford for competition News Staff Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:26 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Talan Yowell, of the Steers varsity powerlifting team, works his way back up in his squat lift during Graham’s first competition of the season. The Steers returned to Weatherford for their second competition Thursday, Jan. 25. ...
Area schools cancel classes due to staff, student absences
Area schools cancel classes due to staff, student absences News Staff Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:25 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Students from Crestview Elementary School are picked up on the first day of school in 2023-2024 school year. This week, area schools canceled classes due to abundance of staff and student absences. ...
Snow arrested on charge of indecency with a child
Snow arrested on charge of indecency with a child News Staff Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:23 pm (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Terri Gale Snow, 37, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 23 and booked into the Young County Jail on a charge of indecency with a child by sexual contact related to alleged acts committed from January through February 2023. ...
Local community supports officer who lost home in fire
Local community supports officer who lost home in fire News Staff Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:17 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) First responders work a fire at 912 Fairview St. in Graham which occurred Tuesday, Jan. 23. The home belonged to Graham Police Department Officer Jennifer Hudson. The community has come out to support Hudson after the fire. (GRAHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The inside of a room...
American Legion Post 34 taking next steps to be reactivated
American Legion Post 34 taking next steps to be reactivated News Staff Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:15 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Navy veteran Stan Burnett (left) and Air Force veteran David Gann are spearheading the effort to reactivate American Legion Post 34. Shown are the two at a meeting Friday, Jan. 5 in Graham to discuss the revitalization of the post. ...
Voter registration deadline approaching for primaries
Voter registration deadline approaching for primaries News Staff Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:14 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Young County residents have less than two weeks left to register to vote in the March primaries. National, state and local seats are up for election during the primaries. ...
Burk, Cabrera earn Athletes of the Week
Burk, Cabrera earn Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:10 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Mya Cabrera is a senior for the Ladycats basketball team and plays an important role as a leader and player. She possesses the ability to do a wide variety of things on the court and for her performances this past week, she earned a selection as one of The Graham Leader’s Athletes of the Week. ...
Lady Blues streak continues with win over Bridgeport
Lady Blues streak continues with win over Bridgeport News Staff Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:08 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Tara Dawson fights with a Bridgeport defender for control of the ball during Graham’s 3-1 victory Wednesday, Jan. 25 over the Sissies. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Graham Lady Blues and Bridgeport Sissies line up as one of the Lady Blues prepares for a corner kick during...
Ladycats roll to 60-37 victory over Graford
Ladycats roll to 60-37 victory over Graford News Staff Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:06 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s Mattie Dollar splits two Graford defenders on a drive to the hoop during the Ladycats’ 60-37 district win Tuesday, Jan. 23 over the Lady Rabbits. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Camren Mallory dribbles the ball around a Graford defender during Newcastle’s 60-37 district win over the Lady Rabbits...
Bobcats can’t overcome Graford’s speed, fall 86-34
Bobcats can’t overcome Graford’s speed, fall 86-34 News Staff Fri, 01/26/2024 - 11:46 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle sophomore London Martinez (1) shoots a 3-pointer from the corner over the outstretched arms of a Graford defender. The Bobcats took a district loss to the Jackrabbits 86-34. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Freshman Jacob Omundi (33) handles the ball in the key with Graford defenders swarming around...
GHS JV basketball teams earn wins over Mineral Wells
GHS JV basketball teams earn wins over Mineral Wells News Staff Tue, 01/23/2024 - 12:02 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Jaden Neal lays up the ball over a Mineral Wells defender during the JV Blue Steers’ 35-16 win over the Rams last Friday, Jan. 19. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Savannah Fricks brings the ball up the court as the Lady Blues’ offense gets set to run...
City begins fiscal year 2025 budget discussions
City begins fiscal year 2025 budget discussions News Staff Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:32 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) City Manager Eric Garretty spoke to the Graham City Council during their regular meeting held Thursday, Jan. 18. A budget workshop was held for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget. The city manager gave priority suggestions to the council. ...
Community members honored in Grahammy awards
Community members honored in Grahammy awards News Staff Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:29 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Sonya Marie Ramos was presented the Volunteer of the Year award. Shown from left to right are NCTC Director Dr. Magen Bunyard, Chamber Director Cayley Strickland, Chamber CEO Cathy Partridge and Ramos. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Dr. Tim Odom was presented the Graham Chamber President’s Choice award. Shown from...
GHS, GJHS partner for ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’
GHS, GJHS partner for ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ News Staff Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:27 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Students in the production of ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.” rehearse a musical and dance number Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Graham High School auditorium. The show begins Sunday, Jan. 28. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Students in the production of ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.' read lines to those...
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