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Steers honor seniors, win 54-35 over Mineral Wells
Steers honor seniors, win 54-35 over Mineral Wells News Staff Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:23 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Cash Bowen (30) throws down a slam dunk during the Steers’ 54-35 win over Mineral Wells during Graham’s Senior Night last Friday, Jan. 19. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Riley Lanham (2) puts up a floater over multiple Mineral Wells defenders during Senior Night...
Lady Blues’ Senior Night ends with 22-19 loss to Mineral Wells
Lady Blues’ Senior Night ends with 22-19 loss to Mineral Wells News Staff Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:22 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Lady Blues senior Maddie Franklin (11) dribbles through two Mineral Wells defenders Friday, Jan. 19 during Graham’s Senior Night. The Lady Blues came up short and took the loss 22-19. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Hannah Williams dribbles down the baseline past a...
Lady Blues powerlifting starts, JV Steers compete
Lady Blues powerlifting starts, JV Steers compete News Staff Tue, 01/23/2024 - 10:58 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Hannah Hollingsworth performs her squat lift, one of three lifts completed, during a powerlifting competition in Weatherford last Thursday, Jan. 18. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Reese McCrae hits the bottom of his lift and works the weight back up during Graham’s powerlifting event in Weatherford last Thursday, Jan....
GISD appoints McChristian new AD, head football coach
GISD appoints McChristian new AD, head football coach News Staff Fri, 01/19/2024 - 1:26 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER)The Graham ISD Board of Trustees approved Clay McChristian to be the next athletic director and head football coach at Graham High School during their meeting Wednesday, Jan. 17. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Ty Thompson (center) and other Graham High School athletes spoke in the public comment...
Library of Graham awarded up to $30,000 from Priddy Foundation
Library of Graham awarded up to $30,000 from Priddy Foundation News Staff Fri, 01/19/2024 - 1:22 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) A shelf of books available for checkout at the Library of Graham. The library was recently awarded a grant of up to $30,000 from the Priddy Foundation to use for operations. The library will use the funding primarily to support technology upgrades. ...
GISD board takes next step on new GJHS band hall
GISD board takes next step on new GJHS band hall News Staff Fri, 01/19/2024 - 1:21 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) JD Coffee, with Teinert Construction, and Glenda Ramsey, with Harper Perkins Architects, present final construction documents and an option of the cost of the new band hall at Graham Junior High School. The board approved Teinert to advertise for bids regarding the project. ...
Rodgers, Gough named Athletes of the Week
Rodgers, Gough named Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 01/19/2024 - 1:14 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Samuel Rodgers is a senior for the Steers basketball team and one of the starters this season. As a forward, he’s often tasked with doing a little bit of everything and this past week, he played two great games despite the team’s 1-1 record. For his efforts this week and all season, Rodgers earned a selection as one of the Athletes of the Week. ...
Steers fall to 1-1 in district with loss at Glen Rose
Steers fall to 1-1 in district with loss at Glen Rose News Staff Fri, 01/19/2024 - 1:12 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Keion Shead shoots a heavily contested layup over a Glen Rose defender during Graham’s 49-35 loss to the Tigers this past Tuesday, Jan. 16. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior guard Ty Thompson drives down the baseline against a Glen Rose defender during Graham’s...
Lady Blues struggle against top ranked Glen Rose
Lady Blues struggle against top ranked Glen Rose News Staff Fri, 01/19/2024 - 1:09 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Rebecca McGregor drives past a Glen Rose defender as she looks for a lane to the basket during Graham’s game Tuesday, Jan. 16. The Lady Blues lost to the top-ranked team in Class 4A 80-16. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham junior Emi Gordy follows through on...
GHS fall sports athletes honored at banquet
GHS fall sports athletes honored at banquet News Staff Fri, 01/19/2024 - 1:04 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) New head football coach and athletic director Clay McChristian (right) presents an award to a Graham football player during the fall sports banquet held Monday, Jan. 15. McChristian had been serving as defensive coordinator before being appointed to the new positions Wednesday, Jan. 17. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER)...
Anderson accepts plea in Niko animal cruelty case
Anderson accepts plea in Niko animal cruelty case News Staff Wed, 01/17/2024 - 5:08 pm (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | HSYC) Niko, a Dogo Argentino, which was surrendered March 16 to the Humane Society of Young County. (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Zackery Anderson was sentenced to 100 days in the Young County Jail after accepting a plea in county court this week for the March 2023 offense of animal cruelty. ...
GISD announces inductees for Hall of Honor
GISD announces inductees for Hall of Honor News Staff Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:20 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Awards presented in February 2018 to the inductees into the Graham Public Education Foundation and Graham ISD Hall of Honor program. The induction ceremony was moved this year to Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Graham High School library. ...
Young County, cities within see positive sales tax returns
Young County, cities within see positive sales tax returns News Staff Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:17 am (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Young County will be receiving positive sales tax allocations from the state for January. Graham, Newcastle and Olney will also be receiving positive allocations for the first month in 2024. ...
Lady Blues play complete game in win over Brownwood
Lady Blues play complete game in win over Brownwood News Staff Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:13 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Hannah Williams attempts a layup during Graham’s game Friday, Jan. 12 against Brownwood. The Lady Blues won 39-30 with Williams leading the team in scoring with 10 points. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Rebecca McGregor (23) shoots a 3-pointer over the outstretched arms of a...
Steers powerlifting season takes off in Weatherford
Steers powerlifting season takes off in Weatherford News Staff Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:07 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Andrew Ramirez, of the Steers powerlifting team, goes down for his squat lift during the team’s competition against three other teams at Weatherford last Thursday, Jan. 11. The Steers finished in third place in the event. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Bennett Coley, of the Steers powerlifting team, completes...
Steers open district with huge win over Brownwood
Steers open district with huge win over Brownwood News Staff Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:02 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Freshman Brodie Martin (33) backs down a Brownwood defender during Graham’s 76-38 win Friday, Jan. 12 over the Lions. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Senior Kolby Spurlin (13) drives the baseline for a layup attempt as teammate Sam Rodgers (35) clears out a Brownwood opponent Friday, Jan. 12....
Steers face stiff challenge at Palestine tournament
Steers face stiff challenge at Palestine tournament News Staff Tue, 01/16/2024 - 10:46 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Jace Gill moves the ball up the field looking for an opportunity to score during one of Graham’s games earlier this season. The Steers went 1-3 at a tournament in Palestine last weekend against some highly difficult competition. Gill scored two goals for the team over the course of the tournament run. ...
Severe winter weather forecasted for next week
Severe winter weather forecasted for next week News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 3:18 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Snow falls on Oak Street in February 2021. Hazardous cold weather conditions are predicted by the National Weather Service to hit north and central Texas early next week, with many areas dropping below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. (NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) ...
City streets department gears up for 2024 projects
City streets department gears up for 2024 projects News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:18 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Brazos Street and Grove Street intersection in Graham. One of the repaving projects scheduled for 2024 from the city of Graham is Brazos Street from Grove Street to Pecan Street which will be completed with a micro surface slurry seal. ...
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