News

The public is invited to an informational safety program regarding electronic scooters from Graham Police Department to promote local safe practices.

The free safety program will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at North Central Texas College at 928 Cherry St. 

GPD Sergeant Pedro Marrufo will host the program that is designed for parents and children. The program will present current laws related to the Texas Transportation Code that are required to be followed while riding a scooter.

Plug Power will be terminating their abatement agreement with Young County following the suspension of Project Limestone.

The Young County Commissioners Court met Monday, Jan. 12 and accepted the termination letter from the company. County Judge Win Graham said there was no formal action to be taken regarding the termination.

“The contract says that they have to have it built by this year, and obviously they're not going to have it built by this year,” Graham said.

Editor's Note: The public hearing scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22 was rescheduled to the regular Graham City Council meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at City Hall located at 608 Elm St.

The public will have an opportunity to speak next week regarding proposed speed limit reductions on Hwy. 16 by the Texas Department of Transportation.

As the Graham City Council approaches its budget planning period it will have to determine how to pursue debt that could be issued for projects related to the wastewater treatment plant and a replacement fire truck.

Senior Managing Director of Hilltop Securities Jason Hughes, the financial advisor hired by the city, spoke with the council Thursday, Jan. 8 regarding the options available. 

The Graham ISD Facility Planning Committee is working to study the facility needs across the district and is meeting monthly to help develop a long-range facility plan for the future.

The committee held their third meeting Wednesday, Jan. 7 at Woodland Elementary School where they received a tour of the campus and heard the results of the facility assessment from Corgan architects. 

Texas Gas Service will be working to replace aging gas pipes over the next few months within the city of Graham and moving certain lines from the road near to properties.

Managing Director of North Texas Gas Service Pete Dyson spoke Thursday, Jan. 8 with the Graham City Council regarding the upcoming projects.

A total of 19 cases were pleaded in the 90th Judicial District Court for November and December. Plea information is provided by the 90th Judicial District Attorney’s office. 

November pleas

• James Eugene Taylor, 61, of Graham, pleaded guilty to the offense of attempted possession of controlled substance penalty group 1/1-B – less than one gram – methamphetamine – lesser included offense, and was sentenced to one day confinement in the Young County Jail and was ordered to pay a $3,515 fine, court costs and restitution.  

The Young County Commissioners Court voted Monday to enact a burn ban that will run through April unless terminated earlier by the court.

The ban is following a local disaster declaration from Young County Judge Win Graham which Friday, Jan. 9 enacted a seven-day burn ban throughout the county.

The court ordered the ban Monday, Jan. 10 due to the public safety hazard that could be present if burning was allowed. All outdoor burning in the county is prohibited from the date of the order. 

After the establishment of a reinvestment zone and tax abatement regarding a proposed hydrogen production facility in March 2022, Plug Power is requesting termination of that Young County agreement.

The Young County Commissioners Court will meet Monday, Jan. 12 and discuss and consider a request from Plug Power to terminate their Chapter 312 agreement. 

Plug Power Director of Government Affairs Andrew Temple reached out to County Judge Win Graham at the end of December 2025 to provide an update on Project Limestone.

The mission of Virginia’s House and Dr. Goodall’s House to meet the needs of the abused, neglected and traumatized through prevention and advocacy continues to make the organization a crucial part of area communities.

Virginia House Executive Director Kaci McKinzie spoke recently with the Rotary Club of Graham about the programs offered from the organization and how they have been able to support the communities they serve.