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WEBThe ‘Hart’ of downtown: Bob Hart opens Graham restaurant, restores 100-year-old property. After opening two restaurants in Colorado, Bob Hart recently opened his newest venture on the Graham downtown square.
Sports | The Graham Leader
WEBMayes, Wright selected as Athletes of the Week. Both the Graham football and volleyball teams had differing levels of success in the past week as the Lady Blues swept both their matches while the Steers suffered a tough loss on the road. But in all these games, there was a high level of play from numerous players on both rosters.
News | The Graham Leader
WEB6 min ago By News Staff. A two-cent increase in the property tax rate was adopted by the Graham City Council this week following a public hearing with one speaker. The public hearing was held Monday, Sept. 9 and served as the third reading of the tax rate considered by the city council. The city’s budget was adopted by the council during the ...
Brockway, Thorne earn Athletes of the Week | The Graham Leader
WEB2 days ago · Another week of fall sports has come and gone, and Graham’s athletic teams have been hard at work on the field and courts.For Graham’s football team, the Steers earned a huge bounceback win with a 58-0 domination over Whitesboro. Meanwhile, the Lady Blues volleyball team barely lost a competitive five-set match against North Central Texas Academy but dominated their Senior Night opponent ...
Bobcats break in new field with big win | The Graham Leader
WEB5 days ago · Following the completion of the 2023 football season, Newcastle began the process of tearing up the old football field and installing a brand new one.The long wait paid off Friday night when the Bobcats took the field for a game for the first time and ran over the Gold-Burg Bears 72-36. The win moved Newcastle to 3-0 early in this season with an offense that has proven its ability to put up ...
About Us | The Graham Leader
WEBThe 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 ...
City budget set for adoption following public hearing
WEBAug 20, 2024 · While the public still has time to address concerns regarding the proposed budget for the city of Graham, only one citizen made their voice heard last week at a public hearing following a budget presentation.The city hosted a public hearing for their proposed amended budget Thursday, Aug. 15 before their regular council meeting. Carol Willis, a Graham property owner, spoke and said those who ...
Planning for the future: City of Graham approves 2040 strategic plan
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Putting the priorities of the city in a quick reference with completed and future tasks is the goal of the city of Graham’s 2040 strategic plan recently approved by the Graham City Council.The city council met Thursday, Aug. 15 and approved the list of priorities, which was first presented to them in a shortened list in July by Graham City Manager Eric Garretty, to be included with the ...
GISD appoints McChristian new AD, head football coach
WEBJan 19, 2024 · A little over a month ago, longtime football coach and athletic director Kenny Davidson announced his retirement following the completion of the 2023-2024 school year. Since then, the search has been on for Davidson’s replacement. Wednesday night at their board meeting, the Graham ISD Board of Trustees ended the search by approving Clay McChristian to be the next athletic director and head ...
COVID-19 | The Graham Leader
WEBCOVID-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.