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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.
Opinion | The Graham Leader
This Week in Texas History: Houston sworn in as president a month early. David G. Burnet, head of the temporary government, gave into public pressure and unexpectedly resigned on Oct. 22, 1836 to make way for president-elect Sam Houston. At four o’clock that afternoon, the hero of San Jacinto took the oath of office weeks ahead of schedule.
Steers take down Knights, wrap perfect district schedule
1 day ago — Things got a little wet and wild in Graham’s regular season finale against Eagle Mountain, but the Steers maintained the course and finished their regular season with a 49-3 win.With a rainy victory Friday, Nov. 8 over the Knights, Graham put the bow on a perfect district schedule. The team went 5-0 and outscored all their opponents by a combined 257-3 for an average of 51.4 points per game.
Lady Blues season ends in area rematch with Lady Eagles
1 day ago — The Lady Blues matched up with the Decatur Lady Eagles, the same team that knocked Graham out of the playoffs in the area round last season. At a neutral site Thursday, Nov. 7, the Lady Blues couldn’t get their revenge and saw their season come to an end in a three-set sweep to the Lady Eagles by set scores of 15-25, 13-25 and 15-25.
Winslow sentenced to 15 years for violating conditions of …
1 day ago — After being found in violation of conditions of community supervision, Michael Winslow was sentenced to 15 years in prison related to a 2021 plea deal for indecency with a child by sexual contact.Winslow, 80, of Olney, was found guilty of violating multiple conditions of community supervision during a motion to adjudicate hearing Tuesday, Oct. 29.
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.
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 approves first reading of proposed FY24-25 budget
Mon, 07/22/2024 - 4:47 pm. 1. 2. Thomas Wallner. [email protected]. A first reading of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved by the Graham City Council last week with suggested cost-of-living adjustment raises and increases to the city’s street repairs. The city has eight major operating funds which are the ...
More housing options opening up in Graham | The Graham Leader
Tue, 11/05/2024 - 11:10 am. Multiple projects are underway or being considered within Graham as the city looks to fill a growing need for housing in the area.Public Works Director Randall Dawson said there are currently three different builders looking at future projects and roughly 12 houses currently being built.“Only five….