The Wichita Falls District of the Texas Department of Transportation has an online virtual public meeting for the 2023-2026 Rural Transportation Improvement Program available through Thursday. The meeting is to provide information and receive feedback on transportation projects coming to the Wichita Falls District, which includes Young County.
The annual Lions Club of Graham Carnival returns to the downtown square next weekend. The 48th annual event takes place nightly from May 11-14, with the proceeds benefiting many charitable causes supported by the Lions Club.
The Graham Public Education Foundation donated over $140,000 in grants to teachers Thursday and presented the awards to each campus. The grants are awarded for projects and programs which are submitted for approval by GPEF and Graham ISD administration.
A Graham man Tuesday accepted a plea deal two days into his jury trial and was sentenced to 35 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, for the offense of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver four grams or more, but less than 200 grams of methamphetamine.
Graham High School hosted its 35th annual Scholarship Presentation Monday night at the Graham Memorial Auditorium. Graduating seniors earned 72 scholarships worth over $100,000 dollars.
Since 1972, the Graham High School Scholarship Awards Ceremony has presented students with scholarships. The program was started in 1972 by former Dean of Students Pauline Guinn Jones.
This Saturday, 50 years of history will be shared at the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center as the contents of the 1972 time capsule from Shawnee Park will be on display. Fifty years ago the city of Graham wanted to provide a look into the past, placing a time capsule at Shawnee Park in 1972 to be opened in 2022.
Early voting in the May general, constitutional and special elections within Young County began Monday and is running through Tuesday across the state. Two constitutional amendments and two special elections will be held alongside elections for Graham ISD, Graham Regional Medical Center and Olney ISD, depending on the voting district.
Early voting in the May general, constitutional and special elections within Young County begins Monday. Two constitutional amendments and two special elections will be held alongside elections for Graham ISD, Graham Regional Medical Center and Olney ISD, depending on the voting district.
Graham High School juniors took part in a real-world experience Thursday inside the GHS gym. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension hosted the “Welcome to the Real World!” program where students were students made adult financial decisions in a simulation setting with the purpose of learning how decisions made today can impact the future.
The Graham City Council last Thursday approved Mayor Neal Blanton to execute an agreement with Strategic Government Resources to search for a new city manager. The council also approved the resignation of City Manager Brandon Anderson who accepted a city manager position in Levelland.
