News
Trees cut to protect power lines
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Tue 04:34 pm)
A tree at the intersection of Fifth and Oak streets was recently trimmed in a V to protect the electric line running through it. The tree is just one of many trees that Oncor Electric has trimmed around Graham for safety and service reliability. newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Traveling the streets of Graham over the last few weeks, it’s hard to miss the tree trimming crews.
The crews are contracted by Oncor to trim the trees around electric lines.
“We trim trees throughout the year throughout our service area from Lufkin to Andrews. We trim for safety and reliability,” said Mike Nieto, west region manager for Oncor.
According to Nieto, Oncor removes 10 feet from the electric lines when they do the work every few years. The standards for trimming include removing two feet, four inches for safety, two feet for sway and six feet Read More...
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Tue 04:34 pm)
A tree at the intersection of Fifth and Oak streets was recently trimmed in a V to protect the electric line running through it. The tree is just one of many trees that Oncor Electric has trimmed around Graham for safety and service reliability. newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Traveling the streets of Graham over the last few weeks, it’s hard to miss the tree trimming crews.
The crews are contracted by Oncor to trim the trees around electric lines.
“We trim trees throughout the year throughout our service area from Lufkin to Andrews. We trim for safety and reliability,” said Mike Nieto, west region manager for Oncor.
According to Nieto, Oncor removes 10 feet from the electric lines when they do the work every few years. The standards for trimming include removing two feet, four inches for safety, two feet for sway and six feet Read More...
Robotics class to be offered at Open Door
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 04:33 pm)
A Lego robot will provide a fun way to learn for students at Open Door Christian School. (Photo by David Rupkalvis) editor@grahamleader.com
Junior High students at Open Door Christian School will have an opportunity to become technological wizards thanks to a new program being offered when school starts next month.
Junior high teacher Mitzi Morrison announced this week that Open Door would be offering a Lego robotics class to seventh and eighth graders at the school. The class will also be offered to ninth graders in a new Christian high school started by former Open Door principal Linda Sims.
Morrison said she became interested in the Lego course after hearing about one being offered at Graham Junior High.
“It seemed Read More...
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 04:33 pm)
A Lego robot will provide a fun way to learn for students at Open Door Christian School. (Photo by David Rupkalvis) editor@grahamleader.com
Junior High students at Open Door Christian School will have an opportunity to become technological wizards thanks to a new program being offered when school starts next month.
Junior high teacher Mitzi Morrison announced this week that Open Door would be offering a Lego robotics class to seventh and eighth graders at the school. The class will also be offered to ninth graders in a new Christian high school started by former Open Door principal Linda Sims.
Morrison said she became interested in the Lego course after hearing about one being offered at Graham Junior High.
“It seemed Read More...
Three days in the legislature
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 04:32 pm)
Erin Warren debates a bill while participating in the 4-H Congress in Austin. Warren served on the Senate during the three-day congress. (Courtesy photo) editor@grahamleader.com
Five Graham residents spent three days this month serving in the Texas Legislature — almost.
Five 4-H members spent three days in Austin to participate in the 4-H Congress, with three serving as members of the House of Representatives, one serving as a senator and the fifth playing the role of a lobbyist.
While the bills they debated will not become law, the experience was one the teenagers — Erin Warren, Timothy Warren, Audrey Reynolds, Ethan Reynolds and Katharyn Camp — will not soon forget.
“It was really fun and a good experience,” Timothy said.
Erin Warren attended Read More...
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 04:32 pm)
Erin Warren debates a bill while participating in the 4-H Congress in Austin. Warren served on the Senate during the three-day congress. (Courtesy photo) editor@grahamleader.com
Five Graham residents spent three days this month serving in the Texas Legislature — almost.
Five 4-H members spent three days in Austin to participate in the 4-H Congress, with three serving as members of the House of Representatives, one serving as a senator and the fifth playing the role of a lobbyist.
While the bills they debated will not become law, the experience was one the teenagers — Erin Warren, Timothy Warren, Audrey Reynolds, Ethan Reynolds and Katharyn Camp — will not soon forget.
“It was really fun and a good experience,” Timothy said.
Erin Warren attended Read More...
Graham health fair saves another life
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 04:31 pm)
editor@grahamleader.com
Carolyn Hunnewell owes her life to the Graham Community Health Fair.
When the health fair was held in 2009, Hunnewell wasn’t feeling well and was going to skip the yearly event. But thanks to the prodding of her husband, she agreed to go. At the fair, she had her blood drawn. Despite not feeling well, Hunnewell didn’t expect a major surprise from the results.
When Hunnewell received her results in the mail, she received the “shock of her life.”
“Among other numbers, the report showed that my glucose had skyrocketed to 265,” Hunnewell wrote in a letter to Read More...
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 04:31 pm)
editor@grahamleader.com
Carolyn Hunnewell owes her life to the Graham Community Health Fair.
When the health fair was held in 2009, Hunnewell wasn’t feeling well and was going to skip the yearly event. But thanks to the prodding of her husband, she agreed to go. At the fair, she had her blood drawn. Despite not feeling well, Hunnewell didn’t expect a major surprise from the results.
When Hunnewell received her results in the mail, she received the “shock of her life.”
“Among other numbers, the report showed that my glucose had skyrocketed to 265,” Hunnewell wrote in a letter to Read More...
Police Blotter
(Posted Tue 04:00 pm)
Thursday, July 22
Jail count: 88
12:48 a.m.—9-1-1 emergency call transferred to Olney.
4:49 a.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1000 block of Cliff Drive, and patient transported by ambulance to Graham Regional Medical Center for a fall.
7:11 a.m.—Ambulance assistance requested in the 1000 block of Cliff Drive.
7:48 a.m.—Customer didn’t pay for services then returned to pay for them in the 300 block of Elm Street.
8:42 a.m.—Cattle reported loose on FM 3019.
9:32 a.m.—Suspect arrested on out-of-county warrant in the 300 block of Elm Street.
9:34 a.m.—Ambulance assistance requested in the 1300 block of Edgewood Road.
11:19 a.m.—9-1-1 Read More...
(Posted Tue 04:00 pm)
Thursday, July 22
Jail count: 88
12:48 a.m.—9-1-1 emergency call transferred to Olney.
4:49 a.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1000 block of Cliff Drive, and patient transported by ambulance to Graham Regional Medical Center for a fall.
7:11 a.m.—Ambulance assistance requested in the 1000 block of Cliff Drive.
7:48 a.m.—Customer didn’t pay for services then returned to pay for them in the 300 block of Elm Street.
8:42 a.m.—Cattle reported loose on FM 3019.
9:32 a.m.—Suspect arrested on out-of-county warrant in the 300 block of Elm Street.
9:34 a.m.—Ambulance assistance requested in the 1300 block of Edgewood Road.
11:19 a.m.—9-1-1 Read More...
Sports
Boys, girls camps continue at GHS: Football camp
(Posted Tue 03:54 pm)
The Graham High School Football Camp featured instruction from the Steers coaching staff. Kenny Davidson instructs the defensive line.
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(Posted Tue 03:54 pm)
The Graham High School Football Camp featured instruction from the Steers coaching staff. Kenny Davidson instructs the defensive line.
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Boys, girls camps continue at GHS: Volleyball campers
(Posted Tue 03:51 pm)
A group of campers pauses to pose as “Little Mermaids” during a game of “Ship to Shore at the junior high volleyball camp at Graham High School.
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(Posted Tue 03:51 pm)
A group of campers pauses to pose as “Little Mermaids” during a game of “Ship to Shore at the junior high volleyball camp at Graham High School.
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Graham Lady Blues 2010 Volleyball Schedule
(Posted Tue 03:49 pm)
Aug. 6 – Scrimmage – vs. Brownwood and Decatur
Aug. 7 – Scrimmage – at Denton Ryan, Little Elm, WFHS
Aug. 10 – at Springtown
Aug. 13 – vs. Brock
Aug. 16 – Dual – at Lucas Lovejoy, Frisco Wakeland
Aug. 20-21 – Lu Allen Tournament – Graham
Aug. 23 – vs. WFHS
Aug. 27- 28 – Frisco Tournament
Aug. 31 – vs. Decatur
Sept. 4 – vs. Holliday
Sept. 7 – Dual at Abilene High, Abilene Cooper
Sept. 9-11 – Nocona Tournament
Sept. 14 – at Stephenville
Sept. 17 – at Abilene Wylie
Sept. 21 – vs. Sweetwater
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(Posted Tue 03:49 pm)
Aug. 6 – Scrimmage – vs. Brownwood and Decatur
Aug. 7 – Scrimmage – at Denton Ryan, Little Elm, WFHS
Aug. 10 – at Springtown
Aug. 13 – vs. Brock
Aug. 16 – Dual – at Lucas Lovejoy, Frisco Wakeland
Aug. 20-21 – Lu Allen Tournament – Graham
Aug. 23 – vs. WFHS
Aug. 27- 28 – Frisco Tournament
Aug. 31 – vs. Decatur
Sept. 4 – vs. Holliday
Sept. 7 – Dual at Abilene High, Abilene Cooper
Sept. 9-11 – Nocona Tournament
Sept. 14 – at Stephenville
Sept. 17 – at Abilene Wylie
Sept. 21 – vs. Sweetwater
Steers Football 2010 Schedule
(Posted Tue 03:46 pm)
Sat. Aug 14 – at WFHS (Scrimmage)
Thurs. Aug 19 – vs. Eastland (Scrimmage)
Aug. 27 – vs. Mineral Wells – (Parents Night)
Sept. 3 – at Brownwood
Sept. 10 – at Abilene Wylie
Sept. 17 – Open
Sept. 24 – vs. Borger
(Homecoming)
Oct. 1 – at Bridgeport
Oct. 8 – vs. Bowie
Oct. 15 – at Iowa Park
Oct. 22 – vs. Vernon
Oct. 29 – at Burkburnett
Nov. 5 – vs. Hirschi
(Posted Tue 03:46 pm)
Sat. Aug 14 – at WFHS (Scrimmage)
Thurs. Aug 19 – vs. Eastland (Scrimmage)
Aug. 27 – vs. Mineral Wells – (Parents Night)
Sept. 3 – at Brownwood
Sept. 10 – at Abilene Wylie
Sept. 17 – Open
Sept. 24 – vs. Borger
(Homecoming)
Oct. 1 – at Bridgeport
Oct. 8 – vs. Bowie
Oct. 15 – at Iowa Park
Oct. 22 – vs. Vernon
Oct. 29 – at Burkburnett
Nov. 5 – vs. Hirschi
Running back
(Posted Tue 03:43 pm)
Spur Hearne takes off during a drill during the Graham High School Football Camp at Newton Field on Monday. (Photo by Clay Stewart)
(Posted Tue 03:43 pm)
Spur Hearne takes off during a drill during the Graham High School Football Camp at Newton Field on Monday. (Photo by Clay Stewart)
Lifestyles
Weems: Commission must change
by Gay Storms
(Posted Tue 04:18 pm)
Jeff Weems, left, Democrat candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner answers questions from John Brown after talking to Young County Democrats. lifestyles@grahamleader.com
Jeff Weems, Democratic candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, took aim at some hot campaign issues during his swing through Graham on July 21.
Weems, an oil and gas attorney from Houston, spoke to a receptive crowd gathered for the Young County Democratic Party luncheon at Casa Grande Grill. Weems is one of the Democrats with the best chance to win the November election, according to the Texas Tribune and Texas Monthly.
“I’m a hard worker and a fighter,” Weems said. He said his family has worked in the oil business for four generations, beginning with his grandfather Complete Story...
by Gay Storms
(Posted Tue 04:18 pm)
Jeff Weems, left, Democrat candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner answers questions from John Brown after talking to Young County Democrats. lifestyles@grahamleader.com
Jeff Weems, Democratic candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, took aim at some hot campaign issues during his swing through Graham on July 21.
Weems, an oil and gas attorney from Houston, spoke to a receptive crowd gathered for the Young County Democratic Party luncheon at Casa Grande Grill. Weems is one of the Democrats with the best chance to win the November election, according to the Texas Tribune and Texas Monthly.
“I’m a hard worker and a fighter,” Weems said. He said his family has worked in the oil business for four generations, beginning with his grandfather Complete Story...
Calendar of Events
(Posted Tue 04:17 pm)
Wednesday, July 28
Summer Reading
The Library of Graham will have its grand finale drawing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, for the summer reading program. Top readers will be announced and prizes will be awarded. Children must be present to win prizes from drawings. For information, call the library at 549-0600.
OPOMAC Exhibit
Artist Carol Williard will be featured in a One-Woman-Art Show through Friday at the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center on the Downtown Square. Regular hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Musical
Graham Regional Theatre’s ninth production and Complete Story...
(Posted Tue 04:17 pm)
Wednesday, July 28
Summer Reading
The Library of Graham will have its grand finale drawing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, for the summer reading program. Top readers will be announced and prizes will be awarded. Children must be present to win prizes from drawings. For information, call the library at 549-0600.
OPOMAC Exhibit
Artist Carol Williard will be featured in a One-Woman-Art Show through Friday at the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center on the Downtown Square. Regular hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Musical
Graham Regional Theatre’s ninth production and Complete Story...
On display
(Posted Tue 04:05 pm)
The pastel exhibit of Fort Worth artist Carol Williard will continue to be on display through Friday, Aug. 6, at the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center. Williard specializes in creating realistic flowers, animals and landscapes, especially Texas country and coastal scenes. (Photo by Gay Storms)
(Posted Tue 04:05 pm)
The pastel exhibit of Fort Worth artist Carol Williard will continue to be on display through Friday, Aug. 6, at the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center. Williard specializes in creating realistic flowers, animals and landscapes, especially Texas country and coastal scenes. (Photo by Gay Storms)
Graham to perform on stage in Fort Worth
(Posted Tue 04:02 pm)
Hank Graham will perform in Kids Who Care's new original music, "In the Zone," from Thursday through Saturday, July 29 through Aug. 1, at the Scott Theatre located at 1300 Gendy St., in Fort Worth. (Courtesy photo) Hank Graham from Graham will perform in the world premiere of Kids Who Care’s new original music, “In the Zone,” from Thursday through Saturday, July 29 through Aug. 1, at the Scott Theatre located at 1300 Gendy St., in Fort Worth.
Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. July 29, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 30, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 31, and 2 p.m. Aug. 1. Kids Who Care is a non-profit international theater company based in Fort Worth.
In the Zone is an original musical that takes viewers through the gutsy, nerve-wracking and often hilarious process of Complete Story...
(Posted Tue 04:02 pm)
Hank Graham will perform in Kids Who Care's new original music, "In the Zone," from Thursday through Saturday, July 29 through Aug. 1, at the Scott Theatre located at 1300 Gendy St., in Fort Worth. (Courtesy photo) Hank Graham from Graham will perform in the world premiere of Kids Who Care’s new original music, “In the Zone,” from Thursday through Saturday, July 29 through Aug. 1, at the Scott Theatre located at 1300 Gendy St., in Fort Worth.
Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. July 29, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 30, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 31, and 2 p.m. Aug. 1. Kids Who Care is a non-profit international theater company based in Fort Worth.
In the Zone is an original musical that takes viewers through the gutsy, nerve-wracking and often hilarious process of Complete Story...