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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. ...
Steers take down Rams in district opener
Steers take down Rams in district opener News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 12:04 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior and goalkeeper Ozzy Trejo scores the game-winning goal on the team’s final penalty kick during the team’s district-opening game against Mineral Wells this past Monday, Feb. 5. The Steers defeated the Rams in penalty kicks 3-2, after tying 2-2 in regulation. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham...
Lady Blues start district with 4-0 win over Mineral Wells
It didn’t take long for the Graham Lady Blues to assert their dominance Monday, Feb 5 in their district-opening win over the Mineral Wells Lady Rams. The Lady Blues did all their scoring in the first half as they went onto win 4-0 and start their district play with a 1-0 record. The offense looked strong and the defense held firm all game as Graham finessed its way to the win.
Steers secure playoffs spot with win over Ram
Steers secure playoffs spot with win over Ram News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:41 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Samuel Rodgers (35) shoots a 3-pointer over two Mineral Wells defenders during the Steers’ game against the Rams this past Tuesday, Feb. 6. The Steers hit multiple 3-pointers en route to the 56-50 win. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Keion Shead (10) dribbles around...
Lady Blues’ season ends with loss at Mineral Wells
Lady Blues’ season ends with loss at Mineral Wells News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:41 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Emi Gordy (13) dribbles around a Mineral Wells defender during the team’s game against the Lady Rams this past Tuesday, Feb. 6. The Lady Blues fought hard but lost 31-24 in their final regular season game. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Rebecca McGregor...
Lady Blues, JV Steers powerlifting show out
Lady Blues, JV Steers powerlifting show out News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:41 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Hope Jones of the Lady Blues powerlifting team reaches the bottom of her squat lift during a competition held in Graham Thursday, Feb. 1. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Jayden Frost completes her squat lift during a powerlifting meet held in Graham Thursday, Feb. 1. ...
Young County applying for mobile mental health unit grant
Young County applying for mobile mental health unit grant News Staff Tue, 02/06/2024 - 3:47 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Joe Gambill (right) of Strategic Economic Efforts, presents to the Young County Commissioners Court how his firm will help write the grant application for a mobile mental health unit for the county at a specially called meeting Friday, Feb. 2. ...
Early voting approaching for primary election
Early voting approaching for primary election News Staff Tue, 02/06/2024 - 3:26 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Republican and Democratic primary elections will be held Tuesday, March 5. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail in the election is Friday, Feb. 23. ...
All-American Girl Pageant returns
All-American Girl Pageant returns News Staff Tue, 02/06/2024 - 3:24 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Kodie Gough was crowned the 2021 All-American Girl during the last All-American Girl Pageant held at Memorial Auditorium. The event will return this year with a one-day event held Saturday, Feb. 24. (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Contestants in the 2021 All-American Girl Pageant introduce themselves to the audience before the talent...
Comeback falls short as Steers lose 55-52 to Glen Rose
Comeback falls short as Steers lose 55-52 to Glen Rose News Staff Tue, 02/06/2024 - 3:02 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Cash Bowen (30) elevates for a close shot over a Glen Rose defender Friday, Feb. 2 during the Steers’ 55-52 loss to the Tigers. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Samuel Rodgers (35) shoots a 3-pointer from the corner while a Glen Rose...
Lady Blues can’t keep up with top-ranked Glen Rose
Lady Blues can’t keep up with top-ranked Glen Rose News Staff Tue, 02/06/2024 - 3:01 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham sophomore Mayci Ryans dribbles the ball up the court through multiple Glen Rose defenders during a district matchup between the teams last Friday, Feb. 2. The Lady Blues took a 54-19 loss to the Lady Tigers. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Emi Gordy (13)...
Playground equipment repair, testing begins at Firemen's Park
Playground equipment repair, testing begins at Firemen's Park News Staff Fri, 02/02/2024 - 9:27 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Child's Play, Inc. work Thursday, Feb. 1 on the Inclusive Orbit which was involved in an accident which occurred at the beginning of January where a 5-year-old Throckmorton girl was injured and transported to Graham Regional Medical Center. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) ...
Summer Concert Series returning downtown
Summer Concert Series returning downtown News Staff Fri, 02/02/2024 - 9:26 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Gary P. Nunn closes out the 2023 Summer Concert Series on the Graham downtown square. The Summer Concert Series is returning to the square with five free performances. (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) A visitor to the Summer Concert Series stands while listening to Gary P. Nunn who closed out...
City public hearing upcoming for Texas Street waterline project
City public hearing upcoming for Texas Street waterline project News Staff Fri, 02/02/2024 - 9:25 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) A public hearing for the completed Texas Street waterline project will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Graham City Hall at 608 Elm St. ...
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