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Lady Blues move into first with win over Honeybees
Lady Blues move into first with win over Honeybees News Staff Fri, 04/12/2024 - 4:36 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham catcher Meagan Brooks makes a catch on a foul ball for an out during the team’s big 3-1 district win over Stephenville this past Wednesday, April 10. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Paris Tate hits the ball with a slap hit and puts it in...
Steers baseball struggles on road at Glen Rose
Steers baseball struggles on road at Glen Rose News Staff Fri, 04/12/2024 - 4:36 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham pitcher Ryder Taylor fires a pitch home during one of the team’s games earlier this season. The Steers took a tough 10-1 loss to Glen Rose on the road Tuesday, April 9. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Harison Brockway follows through on one of his swings after...
TV show filming back on schedule in county
TV show filming back on schedule in county News Staff Tue, 04/09/2024 - 2:22 pm (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) A portion of Hwy. 16 between Graham and Loving will be closed for the filming of scenes in an upcoming television series called “Landman.” ...
YCSO presents SB 22 grant plan
YCSO presents SB 22 grant plan News Staff Tue, 04/09/2024 - 2:03 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Young County Sheriff Travis Babcock (right) and Young County Judge Win Graham presented a plan Monday, April 8 for grant money received with Senate Bill 22. The bill provides financial assistance to sheriff’s departments, constable’s offices and district and county attorney’s offices in eligible counties. ...
GPEF awards over $25,000 in grants to GISD teachers
GPEF awards over $25,000 in grants to GISD teachers News Staff Tue, 04/09/2024 - 2:03 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham Public Education Foundation presented $8,424 to teachers from Pioneer Elementary School for multiple programs. The programs purchased with the funding were Novel Effect, Raz-Plus and Sensory Path. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham Public Education Foundation presented $3,500 to teachers from Crestview Elementary School for the...
Early voting approaching in May local elections
Early voting approaching in May local elections News Staff Tue, 04/09/2024 - 2:03 pm (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) Early voting in the general and special May elections will begin Monday, April 22 in Young County and around the state. ...
Steers fall at Brownwood in walk-off loss
Steers fall at Brownwood in walk-off loss News Staff Tue, 04/09/2024 - 2:02 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Bruin Wright extends his arms as he follows through on a swing during the team’s game against Brownwood earlier last week. The Steers traveled to Brownwood last Friday, April 12 but took a close 6-5 loss. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Left fielder Luke McCain fields a ground...
GHS track competes at district, multiple athletes moving to area
GHS track competes at district, multiple athletes moving to area News Staff Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:17 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Zathin Reyes leaps over a hurdle during a preliminary race at the District 6-4A track meet Monday, April 1. Reyes advanced Thursday, April 4 to the area meet with a first place finish in the 300-meter hurdles and a fourth place finish in the 110-meter hurdles. ...
Ranching of tomorrow: Smooth Ag bringing robotics to ranchers with autonomous Ranch Rover
Ranching of tomorrow: Smooth Ag bringing robotics to ranchers with autonomous Ranch Rover News Staff Fri, 04/05/2024 - 2:26 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) River McTasney controls a Ranch Rover autonomous vehicle which, among a variety of features, helps ranchers to feed cattle. McTasney had the rover on display Wednesday, April 3 on the Graham downtown square for representatives of the city and members of the Graham Economic Improvement Corporation Board of Directors. ...
The tax impact of the 2024 GISD bond
The tax impact of the 2024 GISD bond News Staff Fri, 04/05/2024 - 2:18 pm (GISD | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) A rendering of the new entrance of Pioneer Elementary School under the Proposition A bond option on the upcoming May election. Early voting in the election will be held from Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30 at two Young County locations. (GISD | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) A satellite view of the...
DPS, TxDOT share safety message for local, state drivers
DPS, TxDOT share safety message for local, state drivers News Staff Fri, 04/05/2024 - 2:05 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) DPS Sergeant Juan Gutierrez speaks Tuesday, April 2 with the Rotary Club of Graham to share safety tips for drivers. Gutierrez was joined by TxDOT Traffic Safety Specialist Tish Beaver. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) TxDOT Traffic Safety Specialist Tish Beaver speaks Tuesday, April 2 with the...
Harrell, Loesch named Athletes of the Week
Harrell, Loesch named Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 04/05/2024 - 1:51 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Tate Loesch is one of the few seniors on Graham’s baseball team and he regularly exhibits the leadership and talent of a three-year varsity player. In the team’s recent win over Brownwood, Loesch had the game-winning hit and made a few incredible defensive plays in the field, as well. (TC...
Big bats back pitching in Lady Blues’ rout of Mineral Wells
Big bats back pitching in Lady Blues’ rout of Mineral Wells News Staff Fri, 04/05/2024 - 1:49 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Lady Blues’ first baseman Peyton Dobbs connects with a pitch for a big hit during Graham’s district contest against Mineral Wells this past Tuesday, April 2. The Lady Blues dominated the visiting Lady Rams 12-0. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham outfielder Larissa Warren...
Steers baseball hands Brownwood first district loss in close battle
Steers baseball hands Brownwood first district loss in close battle News Staff Fri, 04/05/2024 - 1:45 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham first baseman Colter Johnson receives a pickoff attempt as a Brownwood player slides back into first base during the Steers’ 2-1 win Tuesday, April 2 over the Lions. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Tate Loesch slides headfirst into third base as he completes...
Steers soccer brings in all-district honors
Steers soccer brings in all-district honors News Staff Fri, 04/05/2024 - 1:43 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The season has ended for the Graham Steers soccer team but the postseason district awards have come in. Multiple Steers received All-District and All-State recognition for their work on the field and in the classroom. ...
GHS track day one results at district meet
GHS track day one results at district meet News Staff Fri, 04/05/2024 - 1:03 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Thomason Burkett sets his feet on the blocks and watches the starter before the 400-meter Dash Monday, April 1 at the District 6-4A track meet in Mineral Wells. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Kaden Atwood sprints her way towards the finish line during the 100-meter Dash...
City considers prohibiting camping at Kindley Park
City considers prohibiting camping at Kindley Park News Staff Tue, 04/02/2024 - 10:03 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Code Enforcement Office BJ Cook speaks with the Graham City Council during their meeting Thursday, March 28. Cook was requesting to prohibit camping of any type at Kindley Park. ...
Public hearing Monday on food trucks downtown
Public hearing Monday on food trucks downtown News Staff Tue, 04/02/2024 - 10:01 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The food truck Addie Cakes & Lily Pies gives an order to a customer at the Food Truck Championship of Texas on the Graham downtown square. The city of Graham will be hosting a public hearing Monday, April 8 regarding allowing food trucks on the downtown square outside of events. ...
Crawfish and Cannons event taking over Fort Belknap next weekend
Crawfish and Cannons event taking over Fort Belknap next weekend News Staff Tue, 04/02/2024 - 9:58 am (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) Visitors to the Crawfish and Cannons event in 2023 chow down on some crawfish available at the event. The event this year will be held Saturday, April 13 at Fort Belknap. (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) Cannons are fired at the Crawfish and Cannons event in...
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