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Early voting begins Monday in primary runoff election

Early voting begins Monday in the runoff election for the March primaries. A runoff election is held for the Democratic and Republican candidates in which no single candidate earned more than 50% of the vote in the March 1 primary election.

Young County man arrested after pursuit on FM 209

A Young County man was arrested Tuesday evening after leading a Young County Sheriff’s Office Deputy in a high-speed chase and foot chase.

Baseball and softball camps approaching

Signups continue for the 2022 Graham Steers baseball camp. The camp takes place May 31 through June 2 at the Graham High School baseball field.

Spring Academic All-State announced

Graham High School baseball and track athletes were honored earlier this month for their selections to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State teams.

Legal sale of alcoholic, mixed beverages passes in Graham

The legal sale of alcoholic beverages, including mixed beverages, within the city of Graham was approved after results were released from the special election Saturday.

Steers defeat Glen Rose, advance to area playoff

The Graham Steers are bi-district champions. After losing Game 1 to Glen Rose Friday night at Glen Rose, 4-3, the Steers returned home and won back-to-back games Saturday to move on to the area playoff against Argyle.

News Stories

Early voting begins Monday in primary runoff election

Early voting begins Monday in the runoff election for the March primaries.

By Thomas Wallner

Young County man arrested after pursuit on FM 209

A Young County man was arrested Tuesday evening after leading a Young County Sheriff’s Office Deputy in a high-speed chase and foot chase.

By Mike Williams

Legal sale of alcoholic, mixed beverages passes in Graham

The legal sale of alcoholic beverages, including mixed beverages, within the city of Graham was approved after results were released from the special election Saturday.

By Thomas Wallner

Local playwright wins Best Play in Writers Search

Graham playwright Jiggs Burgess’ “The Red Suitcase” was named Best Play in the 2021 Writers Search contest from the Del Shores Foundation.

By Thomas Wallner

Local liquor option passes

Graham’s local option for the legal sale of alcoholic mixed beverages passed Saturday night, after votes were counted in the May 7 election.

By Leader Staff Report

Sports

Baseball and softball camps approaching

Signups continue for the 2022 Graham Steers baseball camp. The camp takes place May 31 through June 2 at the Graham High School baseball field.

Spring Academic All-State announced

Graham High School baseball and track athletes were honored earlier this month for their selections to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State teams.

Steers defeat Glen Rose, advance to area playoff

The Graham Steers are bi-district champions.

Obituaries

Patricia (Nicholson) Brock Cayer

It’s been a year since Pat went home to be with the Lord, after her battle against cancer.

Harriet Jean (Cox) Brown

Harriet Jean (Cox) Brown was a caring mother, grandmother and friend. She passed away on May 5, 2022.

Vernon Stevens

Vernon Stevens, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who never met a stranger, age 80, of Blanket, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022.