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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
Lady Blues start district with 4-0 win over Mineral Wells News Staff Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:41 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Sophie Schlieper takes a deep shot during the team’s district-opening game against Mineral Wells. The Lady Blues earned a 4-0 win Monday, Feb. 5 over the Lady Rams. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Olivia Pettus takes a shot on goal from the...
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. ...
Young County museum looking to open in Fall 2024
Young County museum looking to open in Fall 2024 News Staff Fri, 02/02/2024 - 9:23 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) A 1831 Concord stagecoach which is a three-quarter sized replica built by a German carpenter. The stagecoach was donated to the Young County Museum of History and Culture for their new museum. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) A collection of belongings for Carrie Crouch which is now...
Bryer, Hedge named Athletes of the Week
Bryer, Hedge named Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 02/02/2024 - 9:19 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Easton Hedge is a junior and starting midfielder for the Steers soccer team this year. He possesses the ability to score from all over while setting up his teammates for success as well. He recently scored a game-winning goal against Springtown and for his efforts, he was named as one of The Graham Leader’s Athletes of the Week. ...
Steers down Brownwood with last-second shot
Steers down Brownwood with last-second shot News Staff Fri, 02/02/2024 - 9:14 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Cash Bowen (30) goes up strong against a defender during a game against Brownwood earlier this season. The Steers traveled Tuesday, Jan. 30 to Brownwood and earned a 56-54 win over the Lions. ...
Momentum slips as Lady Blues fall to Brownwood
Momentum slips as Lady Blues fall to Brownwood News Staff Fri, 02/02/2024 - 9:13 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Rebecca McGregor (23) dribbles past a Brownwood defender as she looks for a lane to the basket in a game against the Lady Lions earlier this season. The Lady Blues traveled Tuesday, Jan. 30 to Brownwood and took a loss to the Lady Lions 55-33. ...
Steers hang on for 2-1 win over Springtown
Steers hang on for 2-1 win over Springtown News Staff Fri, 02/02/2024 - 9:13 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Bryan Sanchez brings the ball up the field and looks for a teammate to pass to while a Springtown defender covers him during a matchup between the two teams Monday, Jan. 29. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Donal Lopez (24) and a Springtown player...
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