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One arrested in cross-county pursuit
One arrested in cross-county pursuit News Staff Fri, 02/23/2024 - 12:45 pm (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Multiple area law enforcement agencies were involved in a vehicle pursuit that began on FM 209 in Young County, ended in Throckmorton County and resulted in one arrest Wednesday afternoon. Juan Diaz, 58, of Graham, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 21, on multiple charges. ...
Early voting in primaries continues into next week
Early voting in primaries continues into next week News Staff Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:44 am (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) Early voting in the primary election kicked off Tuesday and will continue into next week across the state and in Young County. ...
Candidates file for Young County elections in May
Candidates file for Young County elections in May News Staff Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:38 am (THE GRAHAM LEADER | ARCHIVE PHOTO) The candidate filing period for the upcoming May election ended Friday, Feb. 16 across the state and in Young County. Local seats were up for election for city council, school board and the hospital districts in the county. ...
GRMC construction continues on schedule
GRMC construction continues on schedule News Staff Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:22 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The west side of Graham Regional Medical Center has expanded to feature a new 4,000 square foot addition to provide more space for clinics and patient care. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The ambulance bay at Graham Regional Medical Center is the item nearest to completion in GRMC’s major construction project....
Calhoun, Bowen earn Athletes of the Week
Calhoun, Bowen earn Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:20 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Reese Calhoun is a four-year starter for the Lady Blues softball team who contributes on both sides of the ball. She’s one of the team’s top pitchers and racked up the strikeouts in the last week. In Graham’s win over Rider, Calhoun smacked a grand slam to help lead her team to the win on offense and in the pitching circle. ...
Bobcats’ season ends with close loss to Forestburg
Bobcats’ season ends with close loss to Forestburg News Staff Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:17 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle senior Ty Strawbridge backs down a defender looking for a close shot during one of the team’s district games earlier this season. The Bobcats lost their bi-district game 53-46 to Forestburg and saw their season come to an end Tuesday, Feb. 20. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER)...
Steers drop season-opener at home to Springtown
Steers drop season-opener at home to Springtown News Staff Fri, 02/23/2024 - 9:46 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Harison Brockway applies a tag to a Springtown baserunner during the Steers’ season-opening loss to the Porcupines this past Monday, Feb. 19. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Ryder Taylor fires a pitch on the mound to one of Springtown’s hitters during the team’s first game...
Ladycats roll on with 62-29 win over Saint Jo
Ladycats roll on with 62-29 win over Saint Jo News Staff Wed, 02/21/2024 - 3:29 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s Sophie Terrell puts up a shot near the basket with defenders around her in one of the team’s earlier playoff games. The Ladycats defeated Saint Jo 62-29 Tuesday, Feb. 20 and advanced to the regional semifinals Friday, Feb. 23. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s Mattie...
Wild overtime loss ends season for Steers basketball
Wild overtime loss ends season for Steers basketball News Staff Wed, 02/21/2024 - 1:07 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Tyson Weaver drives to the basket for a fastbreak layup attempt during Graham’s bi-district game Tuesday, Feb. 20 against Sweetwater. The game went to overtime and the Steers took a hard 64-60 loss to end their season. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Keion Shead finishes a...
GISD to address STAAR levels, reading
GISD to address STAAR levels, reading News Staff Tue, 02/20/2024 - 12:00 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham ISD Director of Curriculum and Instruction Gary Browning presents the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) to the GISD Board of Trustees during a public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 14. Browning presented district-level data with the board. ...
Getting back to nature: SkyEarth outdoor skills event in April
Getting back to nature: SkyEarth outdoor skills event in April News Staff Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:56 am (SCOTT EZZELL | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) An instructor teaches a skill at the SkyEarth family outdoor skills gathering event in Graham. The event will be held this year from April 14-20 just outside Graham on FM 1287. (SCOTT EZZELL | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Members attending the SkyEarth family outdoor skills gathering event in Graham come...
Local students place in Fort Worth Stock Show Range, Pasture Plant ID Contest
Local students place in Fort Worth Stock Show Range, Pasture Plant ID Contest News Staff Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:55 am (FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO | CONTRIBUTED LOGO) Students from Young County 4-H took home individual and team awards in the Junior Division of the Range and Pasture Identification Contest at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. ...
Graham FFA students place in San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo
Graham FFA students place in San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo News Staff Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:46 am (GRAHAM FFA | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Graham FFA students who placed in the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo. At left is Lance Browning, who placed first in his Ag Mechanics division for his wood kitchen table with chairs. In center is Keller Jordan who brought home a number of awards, including a supreme champion overall award at the gilt show. At right are two of three team members who placed first in their...
Ladycats push forward with win over Bloomburg
Ladycats push forward with win over Bloomburg News Staff Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:41 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Newcastle Ladycats secured an area round playoffs win over Bloomburg 48-34 in front of a large host of fans last Friday, Feb. 16. The Ladycats advanced to the regional quarterfinals with the victory. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle senior Mya Cabrera looks for a teammate to pass...
Lady Blues softball sweeps double-header
Lady Blues softball sweeps double-header News Staff Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:35 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham catcher Meagan Brooks catches a foul pop-up during the first game of the Lady Blues’ double-header Friday, Feb. 16. Graham won against 5A school Denton 3-2 in extra innings and beat Iowa Park 8-2. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s second baseman Mayci Ryans sets up to hit the ball...
Two Lady Blues powerlifters advance to regional meet
Two Lady Blues powerlifters advance to regional meet News Staff Tue, 02/20/2024 - 10:51 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Hannah Hollingsworth finishes her squat lift during a competition earlier this season. Hollingsworth qualified for the regional powerlifting meet and sits fourth in her weight class, with the top 12 making it to regionals. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Mariah Frost prepares and sets herself up...
Ramirez-Garcia arrested on charge of criminally negligent homicide
Ramirez-Garcia arrested on charge of criminally negligent homicide News Staff Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:35 am (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS | NATHAN LAWSON, ACSO) Texas Highway Patrol troopers executed a felony arrest Tuesday, Feb. 13 for Florencio Ramirez-Garcia, 66, of Graham, according to a release from Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Juan Gutierrez. ...
Delira indicted on intoxicated manslaughter with vehicle
Delira indicted on intoxicated manslaughter with vehicle News Staff Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:34 am (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | YCSO) Johhana Delira, 20, of Olney who was involved in a two-vehicle, head-on collision in Young County in September 2023, was indicted recently for intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle. ...
GISD board approves chaplain hiring, volunteering resolution
GISD board approves chaplain hiring, volunteering resolution News Staff Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:33 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Superintendent Sonny Cruse speaks with the Graham ISD Board of Trustees during their meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14. The board approved a resolution which would allow the district to utilize chaplains to provide support, services and programs for students, as assigned by the GISD Board of Trustees and overseen by the superintendent. ...
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