The nonprofit organization Virginia’s House in Graham is seeking volunteers for its mentor program to help children and young teens. Mentors in the program provide the mentee with a strong and exemplary role model, instill pride and self-esteem and help to broaden their achievements in their life.
The Library of Graham was one of nine organizations to receive $63,207 from Young County to support arts and literacy and is using the money to fund events and a children’s garden at Shawnee Park.
The first day to file on the ballot for local elections in May will be next Wednesday, with seats up for election for city council and school board positions in Graham, Olney and Newcastle. Applications to file for a place on the ballot are held by each individual entity and must be submitted to those entities.
Applications to file can be submitted to local political subdivisions starting Wednesday, Jan. 18, and will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 17. The election will take place Saturday, May 6 at polling locations around Young County.
The Graham Chamber of Commerce held its finale for the Hot Chocolicious competition Wednesday and presented the totals and awards for the four teams from Graham Junior High School and Open Door Christian School. In total, the program raised $5,256.08 for four area nonprofit organizations chosen by each student team.
The Graham Chamber of Commerce announced this week that $444,650 was spent during its annual Holiday Shopping Spree which promotes local spending. Since 2013, a total of $4,599,950 overall has been spent locally with merchants participating in the program, according to the chamber.
City of Graham Code Enforcement closed Eastern Buffet after receiving a complaint Monday, Jan. 9 regarding bugs in the restaurant. The establishment had a final check from code enforcement Thursday, Jan. 12, were found to be in compliance with city and state regulations and were able to reopen.
Justin Ryan Snow, 42, of Olney, pleaded guilty Monday, Jan. 9 to the charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age.
Under the terms of the plea deal, Snow was sentenced by the 90th Judicial Judge Stephen Bristow to 45 years confinement in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and ordered to pay $405 in court costs. Additionally, Snow was given credit for 498 days of time served. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
The Graham City Council began early discussions Thursday, Jan. 5 on a potential centralized location for food trucks in the city. The council tasked city staff to create a cost estimate and do further research regarding the proposed project after being presented with three possible locations.
Young County Judge Win Graham announced Monday Young County Sheriff’s Office deputy CJ Saucedo will serve in the role as Young County Emergency Management Coordinator. In the past, the position has been filled by the Young County Judge, Young County Sheriff or other personnel.
Graham Economic Development Director, Grant Ingram, has moved into the position of assistant city manager taking on new responsibilities while maintaining his economic development roles. City Manager Eric Garretty formerly announced his appointment during a city council meeting Thursday, Jan. 5.
