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Reynolds returns from Iraq
by By David Rupkalvis
(Posted Today 03:22 pm)
Firefighter Michael Reynolds looks over a fire engine during his first day at Graham Fire Rescue in 13 months. Reynolds left the fire department temporarily to serve in Iraq as a member of the National Guard. (Photo by David Rupkalvis) After spending the last year serving his country, Michael Reynolds has come home to serve Graham.
Reynolds recently returned from a nine-month deployment to Iraq as a member of the National Guard. Wednesday, he resumed his job as a firefighter for Graham Fire Rescue.
“I’m getting back into it, one day at a time,” Reynolds said. “It’s good to be back. It’s good to be home.”
Reynolds left Graham Fire Rescue in April 2008 to become a full-time soldier. After three months of training, he went to Iraq for the second time. In 2003, he served during the invasion of Read More...
by By David Rupkalvis
(Posted Today 03:22 pm)
Firefighter Michael Reynolds looks over a fire engine during his first day at Graham Fire Rescue in 13 months. Reynolds left the fire department temporarily to serve in Iraq as a member of the National Guard. (Photo by David Rupkalvis) After spending the last year serving his country, Michael Reynolds has come home to serve Graham.
Reynolds recently returned from a nine-month deployment to Iraq as a member of the National Guard. Wednesday, he resumed his job as a firefighter for Graham Fire Rescue.
“I’m getting back into it, one day at a time,” Reynolds said. “It’s good to be back. It’s good to be home.”
Reynolds left Graham Fire Rescue in April 2008 to become a full-time soldier. After three months of training, he went to Iraq for the second time. In 2003, he served during the invasion of Read More...
A rocking, good time
by By Cherry Young
(Posted Today 03:18 pm)
Kevin Fowler performs to a crowd of close to 2,000 people during the Night of Music and Fire sponsored by Possum Hollow. The first Night of Music and Fire to be celebrated in Young County went off without a hitch.
Possum Hollow normally hosts the event at Possum Kingdom Lake but moved the venue near Bunger after Palo Pinto Sheriff Ira Mercer commented that he did not want another such event to take place in Palo Pinto County.
Organizer Jim Bittle seemed pleased despite a drop in attendance.
“Kevin (Fowler) puts on a great show. The actual count was right around 2,000 people. Everything went smooth, but the belief of all involved ... is that the extreme record heat kept the count Read More...
by By Cherry Young
(Posted Today 03:18 pm)
Kevin Fowler performs to a crowd of close to 2,000 people during the Night of Music and Fire sponsored by Possum Hollow. The first Night of Music and Fire to be celebrated in Young County went off without a hitch.
Possum Hollow normally hosts the event at Possum Kingdom Lake but moved the venue near Bunger after Palo Pinto Sheriff Ira Mercer commented that he did not want another such event to take place in Palo Pinto County.
Organizer Jim Bittle seemed pleased despite a drop in attendance.
“Kevin (Fowler) puts on a great show. The actual count was right around 2,000 people. Everything went smooth, but the belief of all involved ... is that the extreme record heat kept the count Read More...
Fun for all
(Posted Today 03:17 pm)
Others, like The Jennies, danced, sang and had a good time at Possum Hollow’s Night of Music and Fire on Saturday.
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(Posted Today 03:17 pm)
Others, like The Jennies, danced, sang and had a good time at Possum Hollow’s Night of Music and Fire on Saturday.
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TAKS scores continue to climb
by By Tyler Patton
(Posted Today 03:15 pm)
Long after the bustle of students subsided in the halls of local schools, teachers across Texas waited with bated breath for the release of their school’s preliminary TAKS results.
Graham Independent School District is no exception, and educators waited with cautious optimism hoping for encouraging news about the performance of students who fill their classrooms for 180 days of the year.
Teachers can relax a little now because GISD’s preliminary TAKS scores sit high above the state’s minimum standard in every subject.
The Texas Education Agency sets minimum passing rates for each of the various TAKS subjects. Minimum standards for Read More...
by By Tyler Patton
(Posted Today 03:15 pm)
Long after the bustle of students subsided in the halls of local schools, teachers across Texas waited with bated breath for the release of their school’s preliminary TAKS results.
Graham Independent School District is no exception, and educators waited with cautious optimism hoping for encouraging news about the performance of students who fill their classrooms for 180 days of the year.
Teachers can relax a little now because GISD’s preliminary TAKS scores sit high above the state’s minimum standard in every subject.
The Texas Education Agency sets minimum passing rates for each of the various TAKS subjects. Minimum standards for Read More...
Nursing session scheduled July 17 in Breckenridge
(Posted Today 03:09 pm)
Have you always dreamed of becoming a nurse? Do you think it will take you years of school to reach that goal?
If so, you should make plans to attend the Vocational Nursing (VN) Information Session offered by Texas State Technical College-Breckenridge at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 17.
TSTC-Breckenridge will hold a session explaining how to make application to the Vocational Nursing Program and what the program requirements are once an applicant is accepted into the program. The TSTC VN program is a one year program that trains students to become Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN’s). The next class Read More...
(Posted Today 03:09 pm)
Have you always dreamed of becoming a nurse? Do you think it will take you years of school to reach that goal?
If so, you should make plans to attend the Vocational Nursing (VN) Information Session offered by Texas State Technical College-Breckenridge at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 17.
TSTC-Breckenridge will hold a session explaining how to make application to the Vocational Nursing Program and what the program requirements are once an applicant is accepted into the program. The TSTC VN program is a one year program that trains students to become Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN’s). The next class Read More...
Sports
Sanders, Wolf make mark on TV show
by By Clay Stewart
(Posted Today 12:09 pm)
David Sanders, left, and Troy Wolf appear on Rick Edwards' Morning Show on KOOL 94.7 FM on Wednesday. Sanders and Wolf appeared on Spike TVs "Fourth and Long" along with Michael Irvin, Jerry Rice and other former NFL superstars. The duo are officials for the North Texas Chapter of Officials from Wichita Falls and were called to officiate several games for the show. (Photo by Clay Stewart) They credit Google for leading them to the Cotton Bowl.
Graham residents and referees David Sanders and Troy Wolf have each been featured on “Fourth and Long with Michael Irvin,” a TV show about trying to make it to training camp with the Dallas Cowboys.
The show, which features 12 aspiring pro football players vying for one spot on the Cowboys training camp roster, needed a few officials.
“The producers must have googled ‘North Texas football officials,” said Sanders. “That brings up the Wichita Falls chapter since that’s our name. They called Keith Schoby, who is our assignment secretary and More...
by By Clay Stewart
(Posted Today 12:09 pm)
David Sanders, left, and Troy Wolf appear on Rick Edwards' Morning Show on KOOL 94.7 FM on Wednesday. Sanders and Wolf appeared on Spike TVs "Fourth and Long" along with Michael Irvin, Jerry Rice and other former NFL superstars. The duo are officials for the North Texas Chapter of Officials from Wichita Falls and were called to officiate several games for the show. (Photo by Clay Stewart) They credit Google for leading them to the Cotton Bowl.
Graham residents and referees David Sanders and Troy Wolf have each been featured on “Fourth and Long with Michael Irvin,” a TV show about trying to make it to training camp with the Dallas Cowboys.
The show, which features 12 aspiring pro football players vying for one spot on the Cowboys training camp roster, needed a few officials.
“The producers must have googled ‘North Texas football officials,” said Sanders. “That brings up the Wichita Falls chapter since that’s our name. They called Keith Schoby, who is our assignment secretary and More...
Bowie Golf Course provides fun round for the money
by By Clay Stewart
(Posted Today 12:03 pm)
James Stewart tees off on No. 11, a straight par 4 at Bowie Golf Course. The eighth fairway is to the right and is safe to play from without any obstacles blocking the approach. Avoid the trees right and fire away. (Photo by Clay Stewart) Since golf pro Terry Cantwell’s arrival a couple of years ago, the Bowie Golf Club has undergone a number of changes for the better. The course was expanded from nine to 18 holes about 10 years ago and toiled in limbo for the first five years or so. It wasn’t long enough, there wasn’t enough landscaping, the greens weren’t in good shape.
That’s all changed.
Bowie Golf Club has transformed into a better than average 18-hole course that keeps improving from year to year. The course has already been made longer by moving back one tee box, and will soon More...
by By Clay Stewart
(Posted Today 12:03 pm)
James Stewart tees off on No. 11, a straight par 4 at Bowie Golf Course. The eighth fairway is to the right and is safe to play from without any obstacles blocking the approach. Avoid the trees right and fire away. (Photo by Clay Stewart) Since golf pro Terry Cantwell’s arrival a couple of years ago, the Bowie Golf Club has undergone a number of changes for the better. The course was expanded from nine to 18 holes about 10 years ago and toiled in limbo for the first five years or so. It wasn’t long enough, there wasn’t enough landscaping, the greens weren’t in good shape.
That’s all changed.
Bowie Golf Club has transformed into a better than average 18-hole course that keeps improving from year to year. The course has already been made longer by moving back one tee box, and will soon More...
Ford named All State
by By Clay Stewart
(Posted Tue 11:59 am)
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Graham's Courtney Ford was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All State Team announced earlier this week. (Photo courtesy of Mirus Studios) Graham High School junior catcher Courtney Ford was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All State teams released recently.
“I’m real proud of her,” said coach Jimmy Hogan. “It’s a great honor. I think it’s the first time since 1999 or so that we’ve had anyone on the all state team.”
Ford was one of only two players in District 2-3A named to the squad.
Ford was a clutch hitter for the Blues, who were area champions after eliminating No. 4 Andrews in the second round of the softball playoffs in late spring. She led the team in extra More...
by By Clay Stewart
(Posted Tue 11:59 am)
Graham's Courtney Ford was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All State Team announced earlier this week. (Photo courtesy of Mirus Studios) Graham High School junior catcher Courtney Ford was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All State teams released recently.
“I’m real proud of her,” said coach Jimmy Hogan. “It’s a great honor. I think it’s the first time since 1999 or so that we’ve had anyone on the all state team.”
Ford was one of only two players in District 2-3A named to the squad.
Ford was a clutch hitter for the Blues, who were area champions after eliminating No. 4 Andrews in the second round of the softball playoffs in late spring. She led the team in extra More...
Safe
(Posted Tue 11:58 am)
Dayton Riggins slides in safely at second as the ball scoots into centerfield during Monday’s 11-12-year old all star game between Graham and Wichita Falls. The Wichita Falls team won the game. Graham’s 9-10-year old team defeated Wichita Falls 10-0. (Photo by Clay Stewart)
(Posted Tue 11:58 am)
Dayton Riggins slides in safely at second as the ball scoots into centerfield during Monday’s 11-12-year old all star game between Graham and Wichita Falls. The Wichita Falls team won the game. Graham’s 9-10-year old team defeated Wichita Falls 10-0. (Photo by Clay Stewart)
Club raises funds
(Posted Tue 11:58 am)
The Shooting Stars Parent’s Club is asking for help from the community to offset costs of the Gymnastics Unlimited Shooting Stars trip to the State Games of America in Colorado Springs in late July.
The club is attempting to raise $12,000 to be used for travel and lodging in Colorado and is holding various fund- raisers throughout town
The club is asking for assistance in the form of monetary donations. They are tax deductable and all amounts are accepted.
Checks may be sent to:
Shooting Stars Parent’s Club
P.O. Box 734
Graham, Tx 76450
For additional information, call (940) More...
(Posted Tue 11:58 am)
The Shooting Stars Parent’s Club is asking for help from the community to offset costs of the Gymnastics Unlimited Shooting Stars trip to the State Games of America in Colorado Springs in late July.
The club is attempting to raise $12,000 to be used for travel and lodging in Colorado and is holding various fund- raisers throughout town
The club is asking for assistance in the form of monetary donations. They are tax deductable and all amounts are accepted.
Checks may be sent to:
Shooting Stars Parent’s Club
P.O. Box 734
Graham, Tx 76450
For additional information, call (940) More...
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