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As we wrap up 2024 and are venturing into the new year, The Graham Leader is taking a look back at the local news that happened during the past 12 months.
Year in Review: The Leader looks back at highlights in 2024 news
3 days ago · As we wrap up 2024 and are venturing into the new year, The Graham Leader is taking a look back at the local news that happened during the past 12 months. January• An accident in December 2023 at Firemen’s Park sent a 5-year-old Throckmorton girl to the hospital, after her fingers were caught in a new piece of playground equipment. The Inclusive Orbit was a piece of accessible playground ...
Local animal rescue seeking support after fire
3 days ago · A local rescue in Loving is looking to the community for support after a fire destroyed hay, supplies and more this week.Jessica Moreland, who runs the nonprofit Red Orchard Animal Rescue (ROAR) Foundation on Steadham Street in Loving, said the rescue was struggling due to dwindling donations. After a fundraiser allowed the organization to purchase a large load of hay, a fire broke out early ...
Bahl arrested on additional charges, bond set at $2.7 million
12 hours ago · An ongoing investigation into William Michael Bahl II revealed new evidence and led to an arrest on new charges.Bahl, 54, of Graham, was facing charges of two counts of possession of child pornography greater than or equal to 50 or more visual depictions of a child, or video or film that visually depicts the conduct, a first degree felony.
Lady Blues fall in final non-district game | The Graham Leader
3 days ago · Before opening district play this week, the Lady Blues had one final non-district game on their schedule. Despite the game resulting in a 22-41 loss to San Angelo, the team will hold their heads high for the district matchups.Both teams were locked in for the first quarter with Lady Blues senior Briley Randall picking up six points with assists from Rebecca McGregor and Fayth Bryer, who scored ...
City forms committee for solid waste provider | The Graham Leader
6 days ago · After receiving four bids for municipal solid waste collection and disposal services, the Graham City Council established a committee to make a recommendation on which provider to accept.The city of Graham accepted proposals for municipal solid waste collection, hauling and disposal services from Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 12. The city was seeking proposals for collection, hauling ...
News | The Graham Leader
A local rescue in Loving is looking to the community for support after a fire destroyed hay, supplies and more this week. Jessica Moreland, who runs the nonprofit Red Orchard Animal Rescue (ROAR) Foundation on Steadham Street in Loving, said the rescue was struggling due to dwindling donations.
City identifies driver in fatal wreck | The Graham Leader
Jun 10, 2024 · One man is dead and several were injured following a high-speed chase through downtown Graham.At approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8 Graham Police Department was notified of a suspected reckless driver near Walmart, later identified as Juan Carlos Lemus Aguilera, 21, of Graham. A GPD officer identified the vehicle, a gray Chevrolet Silverado, and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.Aguilera ...
City approves first reading of proposed FY24-25 budget
Jul 22, 2024 · A first reading of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved by the Graham City Council last week with suggested cost-of-living adjustment raises and increases to the city’s street repairs.The city has eight major operating funds which are the general fund, water and sewer fund, garbage fund and special purpose funds for the Young County Arena, Graham Municipal Airport ...
About Us | The Graham Leader
The Graham Leader's founding on Aug. 16, 1876 predated the city of Graham's incorporation by 16 years. Former Confederate Army Col. J.W. Graves came to Young County in 1876 to launch the newspaper. By October of the following year, the newspaper had grown to serve 700 readers. In 1944, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Harris Sr. bought The Leader. Their son, E.B. Harris Jr., who saw The Leader through its ...