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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
With most winter sports well underway, the Steers varsity powerlifting team began its season at a competition in Weatherford. In a team event featuring Weatherford, Peaster, Graham and Mineral Wells, the Steers took third place Thursday, Jan. 11 with the rest of the teams in that exact order. Weatherford finished in first with 66 points, Peaster got second with 64 points, Graham took third with 23 points and Mineral Wells came in fourth with 15 points.
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. ...
Graham man arrested on child porn charges
Graham man arrested on child porn charges News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:17 am (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Austin Lasatt Cantu-Navarez, 26, of Graham, was arrested Friday, Jan. 5 and booked into the Young County Jail on charges of possession or promotion of child pornography. ...
New bond set for Jack County man with charges in three counties
New bond set for Jack County man with charges in three counties News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:15 am (YCSO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Jeffrey Charles Hilliard, who was indicted in August 2023 on a charge of aggravated assault related to a March 2023 offense, was rearrested this week after being arrested in Frisco and violating his bond conditions. ...
TxDOT completes redesign of Elm, Cherry Streets
TxDOT completes redesign of Elm, Cherry Streets News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:15 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Texas Department of Transportation completed work Wednesday, Jan. 10 on an approved redesign of Elm and Cherry Streets. Following the approval from the Transportation Improvements Committee in September 2023 and the Graham City Council in October 2023, the project was started this week by TxDOT. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE...
Soccer seniors named Athletes of the Week
Soccer seniors named Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:14 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Sophie Schlieper is one of two seniors on the Lady Blues soccer team and one of the team’s most prolific scorers. At the team’s recent Gainesville tournament, she scored eight goals, the most of anyone on the team. For her performance so far this season, she earned a selection as one of the Athletes of the Week. ...
Lady Blues fall in district opener with Stephenville
Lady Blues fall in district opener with Stephenville News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:13 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Rebecca McGregor drives past a defender during one of the team’s games earlier this season. The Lady Blues traveled to Stephenville this past Tuesday, Jan. 9 but came away with a 46-24 loss to the Lady Jackets. ...
Steers soccer falls 4-2 at Kennedale
Steers soccer falls 4-2 at Kennedale News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:07 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Donal Lopez fires a ball up the field to his teammates during one of Graham’s games earlier this season. On Monday, Jan. 8, the Steers traveled to take on Kennedale High School but came home with a 4-2 loss. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) A host of Graham Steers...
Steers lose steam, fall to Gainesville 54-48
Steers lose steam, fall to Gainesville 54-48 News Staff Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:06 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Ty Thompson (15) drives straight through the middle of multiple Gainesville defenders during Graham’s game against the Leopards this past Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Steers led for most of the game but fell short in the end 54-48. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Junior Cash Bowen (30) defends...
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