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TxDOT seeking comments on future projects
TxDOT seeking comments on future projects News Staff Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:52 pm (TXDOT | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The list of Young County projects on the 2025-2028 Rural Transportation Improvement Program through the Texas Department of Transportation. ...
Newcastle’s tennis duo finishes year at state
Newcastle’s tennis duo finishes year at state News Staff Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:52 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s mixed doubles pair of senior Isaac King (left) and Mattie Dollar (right) with their regional championship medals they earned. The duo competed at the state tournament last Thursday, May 16 but took a loss in their first match-up in three sets....
Looking back at a year of Lady Blues sports
Looking back at a year of Lady Blues sports News Staff Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:52 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Olivia Pettus (right) passes off the baton to teammate Kaden Atwood (left) during a running relay at a track meet earlier this season. ...
Steers qualify for state 7on7 in first competition
Steers qualify for state 7on7 in first competition News Staff Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:52 pm (GRAHAM STEERS 7ON7 | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The Graham Steers 7on7 team qualified for the state tournament at their first qualifying event of the season in Justin last weekend. The Steers went 3-0 in pool play to reach the championship game and they pulled out a 14-12 win...
Group finalizes proposed city charter amendments
Group finalizes proposed city charter amendments News Staff Sat, 05/18/2024 - 3:00 pm Amendments to be enacted following city council, public vote (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Members of the city of Graham Charter Review Working Group finalize the city charter amendments during a...
District honors GHS student achievements
District honors GHS student achievements News Staff Sat, 05/18/2024 - 2:56 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Sara Peyton Dospapas shakes hands with new Graham ISD board member John Brown during a recognition of Graham High School students Wednesday, May 15 alongside the board meeting. ...
GISD board approves $473,000 in district technology purchases
GISD board approves $473,000 in district technology purchases News Staff Sat, 05/18/2024 - 2:54 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) GISD Superintendent Sonny Cruse speaks with the board of trustees Wednesday, May 15. Shown from left to right are Board President Chris Blanton and Cruse. ...
Planning for the future: GHS students sign letters of intent at Academic Signing Day
Planning for the future: GHS students sign letters of intent at Academic Signing Day News Staff Sat, 05/18/2024 - 2:42 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham High School seniors were honored Monday, May 13 at the school’s Academic Signing Day. Peers, parents, teachers and staff were on hand to witness many of Graham’s seniors sign letters of intent to pursue...
GHS honors athletes at spring sports banquet
GHS honors athletes at spring sports banquet News Staff Sat, 05/18/2024 - 2:38 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Head girls basketball coach Kyle Wood speaks about his team before presenting awards during the GHS spring sports banquet held Tuesday, May 14. Athletes from all winter and spring sports were honored for their efforts this year. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Head girls soccer coach Casey Weil talks...
Lady Blues softball brings home all-district awards
Lady Blues softball brings home all-district awards News Staff Sat, 05/18/2024 - 2:36 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Lady Blues hoist the district championship trophy in the air after defeating Mineral Wells 13-7 to win first place in the district standings. The team finished with a 6-2 district record to earn the title. (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Lady Blues softball team played a successful...
Family seeking information on missing 15-year-old
Family seeking information on missing 15-year-old News Staff Fri, 05/17/2024 - 9:20 am (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS) The family of Cerena Pesch and the Young County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information regarding the teen who has been missing since Sunday. ...
Early voting begins Monday in primary runoff election
Early voting begins Monday in primary runoff election News Staff Tue, 05/14/2024 - 9:59 am (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) The runoff election for the March primaries will have early voting beginning Monday across the state and in Young County, with one local election for Young County Commissioner Precinct 3. ...
County approves amended tax abatement with Plug Holding
County approves amended tax abatement with Plug Holding News Staff Tue, 05/14/2024 - 9:59 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Andrew Temple (right) of Plug Project Holding Co., LLC shares with the Young County Commissioners Court details regarding his company’s hydrogen plant project to be established in the county. The commissioners approved a first amended tax abatement agreement Monday, May 13. ...
GHS BBQ team brings the heat at state competition
GHS BBQ team brings the heat at state competition News Staff Tue, 05/14/2024 - 9:59 am (GHS BBQ | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The Graham High School BBQ teams competed at the state championship Saturday, May 4 in Round Rock. The PitSteers brought home 10th place overall and had three individuals place in the top 30 in one of the five categories. ...
GHS, Newcastle tennis compete at regionals, ‘Cats advance to state
GHS, Newcastle tennis compete at regionals, ‘Cats advance to state News Staff Tue, 05/14/2024 - 9:59 am (NEWCASTLE TENNIS, GRAHAM TENNIS | CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS) At left, Newcastle’s mixed doubles tandem of junior Mattie Dollar and senior Isaac King dominated the competition en route to winning the regional competition at North Richland Hills last weekend. The pair will compete at the state tournament Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17. At right, Graham High School sent four to the regional competition in Lubbock last weekend. Although none of the athletes advanced to...
Reflecting on a year of Steers sports
Reflecting on a year of Steers sports News Staff Tue, 05/14/2024 - 9:58 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Peyton Kinman drags a Springtown defender behind him after making a catch near the sideline. The Steers’ football team finished 10-2 overall, which included a second-place finish in district and a bi-district championship win over Hillsboro. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Holton Weatherman looks to make a...
Third Street plaza project concept presented to GEIC
Third Street plaza project concept presented to GEIC News Staff Sat, 05/11/2024 - 12:54 pm (GRANT INGRAM | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) A concept of a Third Street plaza that was presented to the Graham Economic Improvement Corporation during their meeting Wednesday, May 8. The concept would close the street for traffic and parking. (GRANT INGRAM | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) A concept presented by Jacob and Martin to the Graham Economic Improvement Corporation...
Alamilla-Quevedo takes plea for indecency with child
Alamilla-Quevedo takes plea for indecency with child News Staff Sat, 05/11/2024 - 12:54 pm (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) After being indicted in May 2023, Jose Luis Alamilla-Quevedo accepted a plea deal at the end of April for five years in prison from a March 2023 offense of indecency with a child by sexual contact. ...
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