The Library of Graham and Friends of the Library were presented $7,000 last week from funding raised through the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Club annual Tour of Homes.
Three area homes and a local business were showcased as part of the CLSC Tour of Homes held Dec. 13, 2023, which serves as a fundraiser for the library.
Eight individuals were recognized last week for their meritorious service to Graham ISD or their profession and inducted into the Graham Public Education Foundation Hall of Honor.
Young County recently purchased eight acres of land near Fort Belknap to promote tourism for events.
The purchase was ratified by the Commissioners Court at their meeting Monday, Jan. 22.
The eight acres of land is made up of two separate plots across the street from the historic Fort Belknap. The total amount the county spent to acquire the land was $109,670 split up into two purchases.
Graham ISD, Olney ISD and Open Door Christian School canceled classes this week due to an excessive number of absences from staff and students.
GISD made the announcement Wednesday, Jan. 24 to cancel classes Thursday, Jan. 25. The following day Friday, Jan. 26, was a previously scheduled non-school day and, as of Thursday, classes were scheduled to resume Monday, Jan. 29.
An Olney woman was arrested this week on a charge of indecency with a child by sexual contact related to alleged acts committed from January through February 2023.
Terri Gale Snow, 37, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 23 and booked into the Young County Jail.
According to a probable cause affidavit, the Olney Police Department received notice Aug. 17, 2023 from the Texas Department of State Health Services on possible sexual abuse.
After a local Graham Police Department Officer lost her home in a fire this week, the community has provided support for her and her family.
The fire started Tuesday, Jan. 23 in one of the bedrooms at 912 Fairview St. in Graham. Emergency responders were dispatched and had contained the blaze and put it out within 30 to 40 minutes, according to GPD Chief Brent Bullock.
The fire occurred at the home of GPD officer Jennifer Hudson, who has been with the department for two years. Her room in the house caught fire reportedly due to a lit candle in the room.
Two local veterans have made it their mission to reactivate the American Legion Post 34 in Graham and are closer to making that dream a reality. After searching for new members to keep the post active, the two have enlisted others to sign on.
The American Legion is the largest veterans service organization in the United States. The mission of the organization is to enhance the well-being of America’s veterans, its families, its military and its communities through the devotion to mutual helpfulness.
Young County residents have less than two weeks left to register to vote in the March primaries. National, state and local seats are up for election during the primaries.
The primary election will be March 5, 2024, with early voting Feb. 20, 2024 through March 1, 2024. The last day to register to vote will be Feb. 5, 2024 and the last day to apply for a ballot by mail will be Feb. 23, 2024.
Per state law, those who vote with one political party in the primary election must vote in the same political party for the runoff election.
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. He said this presentation was his initial estimates of the numbers, which will change throughout the budgeting process that will reach completion in August-September.
The Graham Chamber of Commerce honored business and community members through its Grahammy awards last week held with its annual Chamber Banquet.
The banquet was held Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Young County Arena with casino games matching the theme of ‘Graham, where winning is the only option.’
