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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.
A life of service: Graham remembers Fire Chief Dennie Covey
1 day ago · The community and members of Graham Fire Rescue lined the streets Sunday to honor former fire chief Dennie Covey who passed away Friday, Jan. 3, closing out a lifetime of service.It was in 1986 that Covey got his start at the Graham department volunteering and in 1993 was hired full time. Bill Shaklin, who was the fire chief at the time, told Covey he had the makings of a good chief.
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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.
Year in Review: The Leader looks back at highlights in 2024 news
5 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 ...
Humane society seeking community support | The Graham Leader
1 day ago · The Humane Society of Young County works to help stray and unwanted animals throughout the county and the nonprofit is currently looking to the community for support after being over capacity.Director Shelby Brogdon said the shelter’s capacity is 24 dogs and 51 cats and has been operating over that capacity almost consistently since spring.
Steers put up fight, fall to Abilene Cooper | The Graham Leader
1 day ago · The beginning of the home matchup against Abilene Cooper could have been the end of the effort for the Steers, but they continued to fight and lessen the scoring gap seen throughout the game.Though the game ultimately ended in a 46-54 loss Friday, Jan. 3, the Steers never gave up and continued to be a force across the court.
Year in Review: Looking back at news highlights
Jan 5, 2024 · As 2023 has come and gone and we 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 • Young County Judge Win Graham was sworn into office Sunday, Jan. 1 succeeding former Young County Judge John Bullock, who retired after holding the position since 2011.
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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 ...
City streets department gears up for 2024 projects
Jan 12, 2024 · With the majority of proposed projects completed for the 2023 year, the city of Graham Streets Department has a full list of planned repaving projects scheduled for 2024 across the city. Some of the highlights of projects finished in 2023 include the entirety of Pioneer Cemetery, Indiana Street from Hillcrest Drive to Fourth Street and Carolina Street from Hillcrest Drive to the roundabout.
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 ...