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Steers, Lady Blues bring home wins from Castleberry
Steers, Lady Blues bring home wins from Castleberry News Staff Fri, 01/05/2024 - 9:45 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Cash Bowen elevates over a defender for a post jump shot during one of the team’s games earlier this season. On Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Steers traveled to Castleberry and defeated the Lions 74-46. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Lady Blues’ Fayth Bryer (5) catches the...
Steers soccer takes loss in season-opener
Steers soccer takes loss in season-opener News Staff Fri, 01/05/2024 - 9:38 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Easton Hedge (99) brings the ball across midfield during the Steers’ 4-3 season-opening loss to the Carter-Riverside Eagles. Hedge had the first of the Steers’ three goals in the match. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Jesus Lucio (9) ties the game 3-3 on a penalty kick goal...
Steers win big over Millsap in final 2023 game
Steers win big over Millsap in final 2023 game News Staff Wed, 01/03/2024 - 2:05 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Keion Shead elevates for a shot at the rim over Millsap defenders during Graham’s 66-38 win last Saturday, Dec. 30. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Ty Thompson jumps against a Millsap player as the two fight for a rebound during the Steers’ 66-38 win over...
Steers face tough competition at Fredericksburg tourney
Steers face tough competition at Fredericksburg tourney News Staff Tue, 01/02/2024 - 11:29 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Tyson Weaver shoots a 3-pointer during one of the team’s games earlier this season. Weaver made the All-Tournament team at the Fredericksburg tournament for his performances during Graham’s four games. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Ty Thompson drives with the ball past a defender during one of...
Browning returns as OPOMAC director
Browning returns as OPOMAC director News Staff Tue, 01/02/2024 - 9:15 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Old Post Office Museum and Art Center Director Lynsey Browning poses next to winners in the 2019 Art at the OPOMAC national juried art show. Shown from left to right are Browning, Award of Excellence winner Hollan Holmes, Best in Show winner Stuart Roper and Judge’s Choice winner Steve Miller. ...
GCA closing out season with two 2024 performances
GCA closing out season with two 2024 performances News Staff Tue, 01/02/2024 - 9:15 am (GRANT INGRAM | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Lee Roy Parnell performs Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Memorial Auditorium in Graham as part of the 78th season for the Graham Concert Association. The organization has two more shows left in its season. ...
A look back at 2023 sports highlights
A look back at 2023 sports highlights News Staff Tue, 01/02/2024 - 9:12 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Keion Shead hits a buzzer-beater jump shot while his team and coaches watch to push the Graham Steers past the Boyd Yellow Jackets 50-48 during their game Tuesday, Dec. 5. (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s offense lines up against Victory Christian Academy’s defense during a game Friday,...
Lady Blues a step slow in home loss to Childress
Lady Blues a step slow in home loss to Childress News Staff Tue, 01/02/2024 - 9:11 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior guard Maddie Franklin attempts a layup over two Childress defenders during the Lady Blues’ 47-21 loss Thursday, Dec. 28 to the Lady Bobcats. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Hannah Williams scored the team’s first four points of the game which included this layup past...
Lady Blues fall in close loss at Bowie
Lady Blues fall in close loss at Bowie News Staff Fri, 12/29/2023 - 5:07 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Emi Gordy (13) slides in front of a ball handler trying to drive past her during Graham’s 31-23 loss to Bowie Friday, Dec. 29. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Rebecca McGregor (23) brings the ball up the court and runs past Bowie defenders during the...
Community service: Graham Crisis Center provides necessary services to those in need
Community service: Graham Crisis Center provides necessary services to those in need News Staff Thu, 12/28/2023 - 9:39 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Visitors to the Nifty Thrifty thrift store in Graham check out Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the counter. The store is one of the organizations which makes up the Graham Crisis Center and what helps to fund its efforts. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Canned...
State seeking comments on Texas Digital Opportunity Plan
State seeking comments on Texas Digital Opportunity Plan News Staff Thu, 12/28/2023 - 9:39 am (TEXAS BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Texans have less than one week left to provide input on the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which was designed to address broadband access, affordability and adoptions for those across the state. ...
Red River Promise continues to provide for GHS students
Red River Promise continues to provide for GHS students News Staff Thu, 12/28/2023 - 9:39 am (NCTC | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Students at Graham High School sign a banner for the Red River Promise program with North Central Texas College. The last-dollar scholarship program has been used by GHS students since August 2022 at NCTC. (NCTC | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Graham High School students during the Pledge Day for the Red River...
A look back at 2023 sports highlights
A look back at 2023 sports highlights News Staff Thu, 12/28/2023 - 9:39 am ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER The Graham Lady Blues softball team celebrates the program’s first area championship since 2018. The championship was won Monday, May 8 at Midwestern State University after defeating Sanger in a best-of-three series. (DAVID FLYNN | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Lady Blues sophomore Emi Gordy placed second and earned a silver medal Thursday,...
King, Dollar earn Athletes of the Week
King, Dollar earn Athletes of the Week News Staff Thu, 12/28/2023 - 9:33 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Isaac King is a senior and one of the leaders for the Newcastle Bobcats basketball team. During the team’s tough district-opening loss to Graford, King provided offense from all over the court and showcased his talents against stiff competition. For his performance, he earned a selection as one of The Leader’s Athletes of the Week. ...
Now Showing: Drive in theater owners looking for buyer to preserve Graham landmark
Now Showing: Drive in theater owners looking for buyer to preserve Graham landmark News Staff Tue, 12/26/2023 - 8:29 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Graham Drive In theater marquee which displays movies currently showing. Theater owners Therrol and Becky DuBois are looking to sell ownership of the theater to someone who can work to preserve the Graham landmark. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Becky and...
Overnight effort: Masons cook turkeys to provide for community
Overnight effort: Masons cook turkeys to provide for community News Staff Tue, 12/26/2023 - 8:28 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Members of the Young County Masonic Lodge #485 pose the morning of Friday, Dec. 22 next to a trailer with 164 turkeys cooked overnight by the group. A majority of the turkeys cooked were donated to those less fortunate in the community. (SHERMAN MARSH | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)...
Steers lock horns with Bulls, earn win
Steers lock horns with Bulls, earn win News Staff Tue, 12/26/2023 - 8:25 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Samuel Rodgers puts up a layup attempt at the basket while two Bridgeport defenders try to stop him during Graham’s 52-31 win last Wednesday, Dec. 20. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Cash Bowen elevates for a mid-range jump shot over a shorter Bridgeport defender during the Steers’ 52-31...
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