The Texas Comptroller’s office launched a resource which will provide access to current and historical information on local government bonds, voter-approved tax rate elections and other projects.
The Local Government Bond, Tax, and Project Transparency Database was a part of the House Bill 103 in the 89th Texas Legislature which sought to increase transparency and accountability in local fiscal decisions.
Hundreds of Young County families were supported this year through the efforts of the Lions Club of Graham’s Angel Tree program and the Young County Toys for Tots campaign.
The Lions Club Angel Tree project had angels located at Walmart and First State Bank in Graham with requests for donations of clothing, shoes, blankets and other items for the holiday season.
The angel tree distribution day was held Friday, Dec. 19 and Angel Tree Project Chair Tiffany Fade said this year was a success.
The Graham Community Food Pantry is looking to the community for support as the need has risen from those utilizing its services each month.
The food pantry is under the umbrella organization of the Graham Crisis Center which is operated by Executive Director Joy Petersen. Since October, the organization has seen a 15% increase in clients.
Several locations in Graham will soon be receiving a new addition expanding reading options across the community.
On top of an existing location at the Library of Graham, Free Little Libraries will be placed at Firemen’s Park, Fisher Street Park and near the Graham Municipal Swimming Pool.
“Free Little Libraries are set up as a book trade. So bring a book, take a book,” Library of Graham Director DeAnna Bullock said. “A lot of times people don't have a book to trade, so they take some that we have, and they're usually books that have been donated to us.”
Discussions between the city of Graham and a data center developer will continue as both sides negotiate and continue work toward a project development agreement for future city council consideration.
The Graham City Council met Thursday, Dec. 18 and authorized City Manager Eric Garretty to engage with representatives of Stream Data Centers and Headwaters Site Development regarding the Project Saltworks data center.
The data center proposed on 867 acres of land between FM 61 and FM 209.
As a method to improve traffic safety, several speed limit reductions will be coming in the future on Hwy. 16 after an endorsement by ordinance from the Graham City Council.
In November, Texas Department of Transportation District Traffic Engineer Travis Herrell sent a message to the city stating TxDOT had conducted a speed zone study on Hwy. 16 and requested the city council pass an ordinance establishing new speed zones.
The Young County Junior Livestock Show Creative Arts Contest and County Fair are taking off next month and registration is open in multiple events.
Following a town hall meeting in November, the Young County Commissioners Court are taking steps to move forward to consider granting a reinvestment zone and abatement for a solar and battery storage project.
Young County is in talks with Titus LCV regarding a potential tax abatement for the Tapaderos solar project seven miles west of Eliasville.
An abatement is the full or partial exemption of taxes of certain property in a reinvestment zone designated by the county for economic development purposes.
Five teams of Graham Junior High School students raised funding for area nonprofits while building life skills through the Graham Chamber of Commerce’s Hot Chocolicious program.
The hot chocolate competition draws in teams from the GJHS Builders Club to plan and build their own hot chocolate business from scratch.
Young County first responders will have another tool to help assist children in crisis after the Young County Blankets and Bears program makes a donation to each department.
A total of 153 bundles of stuffed animals, blankets and a goody bags were donated by various members and businesses from the community to be used by first responders.
