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Young County saw a surge in voters Tuesday as county residents took one final opportunity to cast their ballots in the general election.
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1 day ago By News Staff. Juan Diaz, Jr. took a plea deal this week of 27 years in prison for the February offense of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. Diaz, 59, of Graham, accepted a plea agreement Tuesday, Nov. 5 of 27 years confinement in Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Institutional Division and a fine of $6,000.
Lady Blues defense pushes team past South Hills
8 hours ago — Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:34 pm. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Lady Blues sophomore Katie McGehee drives down the court on a fastbreak after stealing the ball Tuesday, Nov. 12 during Graham’s 60-18 win over South Hills. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Lady Blues guard Mayci Ryans drives and puts up a …
Defense pitches another shutout, Steers earn McChristian's first ...
9 hours ago — Another game, another shutout.Only this one came with the first of what Graham hopes will be many gold ball trophies this postseason.The Steers took the field Thursday, Nov. 14 against the Dunbar Wildcats and left that match-up with a 60-0 win to kick off their playoff run.For many of Graham’s players, this wasn’t their first experience winning a bi-district trophy.
GISD hires new superintendent | The Graham Leader
10 hours ago — It was a night of change Wednesday for Graham ISD, as the board announced the retirement of Superintendent Sonny Cruse and accepted the contract for new Superintendent Dr. Mary Johnston.The board accepted Cruse’s resignation during a special-called meeting Tuesday, May 28. His retirement will be effective Tuesday, Dec. 31, but in the meantime he will transition into the role of ...
Pay scale review approved for GISD | The Graham Leader
10 hours ago — A pay system review of Graham ISD is set to be conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards following approval this week by the GISD Board of Trustees.The board met Wednesday, Nov. 13 and approved a budget amendment of $10,500 for the TASB pay system review with a report estimated to be completed by March 2025.
COVID-19 | The Graham Leader
COVID-19 numbers rising as GISD returns to school next week. 2 years ago By TWallner. Graham Regional Medical Center posted Monday that eight patients were currently at the hospital with COVID-19, as cases continue to rise in Young County. The county has over 100 active cases, with 106 active as of Monday reported by GRMC.
About Us | The Graham Leader
The Graham Leader's founding on Aug. 16, 1876 predated the city of Graham's incorporation by 16 years. Former Confederate Army Col. J.W. Graves came to Young County in 1876 to launch the newspaper. By October of the following year, the newspaper had grown to serve 700 readers. In 1944, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Harris Sr. bought The Leader. Their son, E.B. Harris Jr., who saw The Leader through its ...
Year in Review: Looking back at news highlights
Jan 5, 2024 — As 2023 has come and gone and we are venturing into the new year, The Graham Leader is taking a look back at the local news that happened during the past 12 months. January • Young County Judge Win Graham was sworn into office Sunday, Jan. 1 succeeding former Young County Judge John Bullock, who retired after holding the position since 2011.
City begins fiscal year 2025 budget discussions - Graham Leader
Jan 23, 2024 — Graham City Manager Eric Garretty gave the Graham City Council a base to work off of for fiscal year 2025 budget planning. With his presentation last week he provided a list of priorities he would like to see addressed by the council in the upcoming budget. The city manager held a budget workshop Thursday, Jan. 18 during the regular Graham City Council meeting.