News Stories
After being closed in April due to safety issues, the bridge over Fireman’s Park is open again thanks to the combined efforts of the City of Graham, Keep Graham Beautiful and the Bertha Foundation.
By Thomas Wallner
The Graham Hospital District board of directors approved its fiscal year 2018 budget and tax rate for Graham Regional Medical Center, keeping the same property tax rate as last year, but cutting ex
By Thomas Wallner
The Graham Fire and Rescue Auxiliary recently donated a new thermal imaging camera to the Graham Fire Department, a $1,400 cost that thanks to the auxiliary won’t come out of the city’s pocket.
By Thomas Wallner
Elton Carroll “E.C.” Blair of Graham, tried for allegedly arranging the murder of Leah Martin, was found not guilty Thursday night by a Stephens County jury.
By Jimmy Potts and Brenda Sommer
The Graham ISD school board in mid-September approved a program to honor those who have contributed to the success of Graham ISD.
By Thomas Wallner
Graham’s annual Fall Clean-Up event kicks off this Saturday, Oct. 14, and continues through Sunday, Oct. 22.
By Thomas Wallner
Trinity University in San Antonio will be presenting one football player each year with an award honoring one of Graham’s own: the Spencer Street Tiger Leadership Award.
By Thomas Wallner
The Lions Clubs of Graham are bringing the old-fashioned, one-ring, big-top Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to Graham, on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
By Leader Staff Report
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Sports
More than 60 teams will compete throughout Young County Saturday as part of the fifth annual Brandon Bailey Shoot-Out 3-3 Basketball Tournament.
WEATHERFORD— The Graham High School softball team advanced to the third round of the UIL playoffs following a walk-off RBI single by senior Alysia Alcantar Saturday.
AZLE— The Graham High School baseball team made quick work of Brownwood, sweeping the Lions (7-3, 10-3) to advance to the area round of the UIL state playoffs.
Obituaries
Gil Hurley, 66, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 in Benbrook. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel.
James "Booger" Ethridge, 68, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 in Fort Worth. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m.
Leroy Goebel was born Aug. 4, 1924 in Arneckeville. He died Oct. 6, 2017 in Graham, at 92 years and 2 months. He was proud of his service in World War II in the Navy Seabees.
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