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Graham man arrested on child porn charges
Graham man arrested on child porn charges News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:17 am (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Austin Lasatt Cantu-Navarez, 26, of Graham, was arrested Friday, Jan. 5 and booked into the Young County Jail on charges of possession or promotion of child pornography. ...
New bond set for Jack County man with charges in three counties
New bond set for Jack County man with charges in three counties News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:15 am (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Jeffrey Charles Hilliard, who was indicted in August 2023 on a charge of aggravated assault related to a March 2023 offense, was rearrested this week after being arrested in Frisco and violating his bond conditions. ...
TxDOT completes redesign of Elm, Cherry Streets
TxDOT completes redesign of Elm, Cherry Streets News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:15 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Texas Department of Transportation completed work Wednesday, Jan. 10 on an approved redesign of Elm and Cherry Streets. Following the approval from the Transportation Improvements Committee in September 2023 and the Graham City Council in October 2023, the project was started this week by TxDOT. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE...
Soccer seniors named Athletes of the Week
Soccer seniors named Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:14 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Sophie Schlieper is one of two seniors on the Lady Blues soccer team and one of the team’s most prolific scorers. At the team’s recent Gainesville tournament, she scored eight goals, the most of anyone on the team. For her performance so far this season, she earned a selection as one of the Athletes of the Week. ...
Lady Blues fall in district opener with Stephenville
Lady Blues fall in district opener with Stephenville News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:13 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Rebecca McGregor drives past a defender during one of the team’s games earlier this season. The Lady Blues traveled to Stephenville this past Tuesday, Jan. 9 but came away with a 46-24 loss to the Lady Jackets. ...
Steers soccer falls 4-2 at Kennedale
Steers soccer falls 4-2 at Kennedale News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:07 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Donal Lopez fires a ball up the field to his teammates during one of Graham’s games earlier this season. On Monday, Jan. 8, the Steers traveled to take on Kennedale High School but came home with a 4-2 loss. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) A host of Graham Steers...
Steers lose steam, fall to Gainesville 54-48
Steers lose steam, fall to Gainesville 54-48 News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:06 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Ty Thompson (15) drives straight through the middle of multiple Gainesville defenders during Graham’s game against the Leopards this past Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Steers led for most of the game but fell short in the end 54-48. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Cash Bowen (30) defends...
County bridge historical designation creates TxDOT hurdle
County bridge historical designation creates TxDOT hurdle News Staff Tue, 01/09/2024 - 1:04 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Zach Husen, Graham Area Engineer Texas Department of Transportation, speaks with the Young County Commissioners Court regarding the County Road 237 bridge at the Clear Fork of the Brazos River. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The County Road 237 bridge at the Clear Fork of the Brazos River...
Construction starting this month on new Firemen’s Park features
Construction starting this month on new Firemen’s Park features News Staff Tue, 01/09/2024 - 1:04 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Jacob & Martin Project Manager Tristan King speaks with the Graham Parks Department Board of Directors during their meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 3. (TRISTAN KING | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The area where the small and large dog park will be constructed in Firemen’s Park in Graham. Construction on the...
Steers soccer earns first win of season over Sweetwater
Steers soccer earns first win of season over Sweetwater News Staff Tue, 01/09/2024 - 1:04 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Holton Weatherman takes a penalty kick for the Steers and scores their first goal of the match in a 7-0 win Friday, Jan. 5 over Sweetwater. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham freshman Damian Nora (8) passes to a teammate to get the ball up...
Steers lose final contest with Wichita Falls Coyotes
Steers lose final contest with Wichita Falls Coyotes News Staff Tue, 01/09/2024 - 1:04 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Samuel Rodgers (35) passes out of the key to a teammate for an open shot during the team’s 58-48 loss Saturday, Jan. 6 to Wichita Falls. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Tyson Weaver (3) sets his feet to shoot a 3-pointer during Graham’s final match-up ever...
Lady Blues finish second at Gainesville tournament
Lady Blues finish second at Gainesville tournament News Staff Tue, 01/09/2024 - 1:04 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Sophomore Mai Bara (5) crosses a pass to one of her teammates during one of Graham’s games at the Gainesville tournament over the weekend. The Lady Blues took 2nd place overall and finished with a 3-1 record. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Lady Blues head coach Casey Weil talks...
5-year-old injured on new Firemen's Park playground
5-year-old injured on new Firemen's Park playground News Staff Fri, 01/05/2024 - 9:59 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The 'Inclusive Orbit' which is part of the new playground equipment at Firemen's Park. The new feature is currently inoperable after an accident occurred Thursday, Dec. 28 where a 5-year-old Throckmorton girl was injured. ...
GFD makes donation for local breast cancer patients
GFD makes donation for local breast cancer patients News Staff Fri, 01/05/2024 - 9:46 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Members of Graham Fire Department presented a check Tuesday, Jan. 2 for $1,000 to Graham Regional Medical Center to be used for local breast cancer patients. Shown from left to right are Brandon Thomas, Cole Carlin, Daniel Webb, Cole Epperson and Shane Kernell. ...
Taking the stage: GRT announces 2024 season
Taking the stage: GRT announces 2024 season News Staff Fri, 01/05/2024 - 9:46 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Graham Regional Theater 2023 summer musical production of 'The Wizard of Oz' at the Memorial Auditorium in Graham. The summer musical for the upcoming season will be 'Young Frankenstein.' ...
Year in Review: Looking back at news highlights
Year in Review: Looking back at news highlights News Staff Fri, 01/05/2024 - 9:46 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham Fire Department Chief Jim Don Laurent and Texas Division of Emergency Management Young County Liaison Jarod Cook examine a truck which rolled over Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the 2900 block of Rocky Mound Road. (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) An Air Tractor Fire Boss scoops water out...
No. 2 Ladycats take down No. 1 Throckmorton in district clash
No. 2 Ladycats take down No. 1 Throckmorton in district clash News Staff Fri, 01/05/2024 - 9:46 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s Mattie Dollar shoots a jump shot over a Throckmorton defender during the Ladycats’ 54-30 win over the Lady Hounds this past Tuesday, Jan. 2. Dollar recorded a double-double and scored 33 of her team’s 54 points in the win. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER)...
Bobcats chase away Greyhounds in 72-19 victory
Bobcats chase away Greyhounds in 72-19 victory News Staff Fri, 01/05/2024 - 9:45 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Sophomore Tristan Clemons looks for a teammate to pass to during Newcastle’s district match-up against Throckmorton. The Bobcats handled the Greyhounds with ease as they won 72-19. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle junior Ben Burk eyes a Throckmorton ball handler as he sets to play defense during the...
Williams, Thompson named Athletes of the Week
Williams, Thompson named Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 01/05/2024 - 9:45 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Ty Thompson is the point guard for a strong Steers squad this year. His play has improved throughout the season and he makes an impact everywhere on the floor — offense or defense. For his play recently, Thompson was named as one of The Leader’s Athletes of the Week. ...
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