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  • (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham High School graduates lock hands as they sing the school song at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony held Friday, May 22.

    The next journey awaits: GHS Class of 2026 graduates

    By News Staff – Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:52 am in News
  • (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Mobile Vet Center from Abilene which offers free mental health services tailored to rural veterans at the June 2025 Food Truck Championship of Texas. Shown from left to right are John Draper, Adam LaVine, David Gann, Dan Ferris and Tony Lipscomb.

    Raising awareness: June recognized as National PTSD Awareness Month

    By News Staff – Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:50 am in News
  • (GISD | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Students and staff of Graham High School are presented grants Monday, May 18 from the Graham Public Education Foundation. GHS was presented with four grants totaling over $50,000.

    GPEF provides over $80,000 in grants for GISD teachers

    By News Staff – Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:46 am in News
  • (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) To help facilitate safer and effective communication between drivers with disabilities and law enforcement during traffic stops, new options are available for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards.

    New ID options available for certain disabilities, health conditions

    By News Staff – Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:44 am in News
  • (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Walker Bennett runs in for a touchdown against Dallas Life Oak Cliff at the Mineral Wells State Qualifying Tournament for 7on7 held Friday, May 22. The Steers beat Dallas Life Oak Cliff, Godley, Krum and Stephenville to advance to the state tournament in June.

    Steers 7on7 advance to state at Mineral Wells SQT

    By News Staff – Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:41 am in Sports

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(THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham High School graduates lock hands as they sing the school song at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony held Friday, May 22.

The next journey awaits: GHS Class of 2026 graduates

The Graham High School Class of 2026 is looking to the future after they walked across the stage at the graduation ceremony last week.
(ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Mobile Vet Center from Abilene which offers free mental health services tailored to rural veterans at the June 2025 Food Truck Championship of Texas. Shown from left to right are John Draper, Adam LaVine, David Gann, Dan Ferris and Tony Lipscomb.

Raising awareness: June recognized as National PTSD Awareness Month

Around 12 million individuals have post-traumatic stress disorder in the United States which is why it is important to raise awareness of treatment and push to end the stigma during the month of Ju
(GISD | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Students and staff of Graham High School are presented grants Monday, May 18 from the Graham Public Education Foundation. GHS was presented with four grants totaling over $50,000.

GPEF provides over $80,000 in grants for GISD teachers

The Graham Public Education Foundation continued its charitable efforts and donated over $80,000 in grants to Graham ISD teachers during their spring disbursement.
(ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) To help facilitate safer and effective communication between drivers with disabilities and law enforcement during traffic stops, new options are available for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards.

New ID options available for certain disabilities, health conditions

To help facilitate safer and effective communication between drivers with disabilities and law enforcement during traffic stops, new options are available for state-issued driver’s licenses and ide
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Sports

(THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Walker Bennett runs in for a touchdown against Dallas Life Oak Cliff at the Mineral Wells State Qualifying Tournament for 7on7 held Friday, May 22. The Steers beat Dallas Life Oak Cliff, Godley, Krum and Stephenville to advance to the state tournament in June.

Steers 7on7 advance to state at Mineral Wells SQT

The Graham High School 7on7 football team will compete in the state tournament after advancing out of the Mineral Wells State Qualifying Tournament. 
(ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Participants in the Graham Steers basketball camp practice shooting and dribbling during the 2023 camp. The camp will return June 8-10 at Graham High School.

GHS camps training next generation of athletes

With summer break in full swing, the Graham High School athletic program is continuing with a full slate of summer camps to keep Graham’s young athletes active and improving their skills.
(STEERS BASKETBALL | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The Steer basketball Spring League wrapped up play last Tuesday, May 19 with a 5-1 record. The summer league will be up next for the team at Breckenridge High School.

Steers basketball splits spring league finale

The Steers basketball Spring League wrapped up play last Tuesday by splitting games against Bowie and Graford. 
(LINSEY TAYLOR | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Former Graham Steer Ryder Taylor poses with his head coach Mack Chambers at Seminole State College after securing a spot in the NJCAA Division I JUCO World Series.

Taylor to compete for junior college championship

When the Alpine Bank NJCAA Division I JUCO World Series begins this weekend in Grand Junction, Colorado, a local name will be among the athletes from one of eight teams competing for a national cha
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Lifestyles

(RON EISELE | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) At left, Cade Owen won the award for smallest fish caught at a fishing tournament with the Family Fun and Fishing event Saturday, April 25 at Firemen’s Park in Graham. At right, Coen Cretors won the award for largest fish caught at a fishing tournament with the Family Fun and Fishing event.

All Things Outdoors: Future fishermen gather at Fireman’s Park

It wasn’t your usual tournament of big shiny new bass boats. The entrants didn’t have jerseys festooned with sponsors, there wasn’t even a dock as a starting point.
(THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham Community Foundation members pose with North Central Texas College Graham Director Charise Bewley in one of the newly renovated classrooms at NCTC. Shown from left to right are Colby Kramer, Bewley, Neal Blanton and Kyle Peavy.

Graham Community Foundation donates for NCTC renovations

The Graham campus of North Central Texas College will have two new renovated classrooms for dual credit classes due to support from the Graham Community Foundation.
(DAN FERRIS | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Colonel Max H. Krupp served 28 years of military service to the United States through the U.S. Army and National Guard.

The Price of Freedom: What are Mustangs?

“Mustang” Means to go from the military enlisted ranks to the officer ranks programs. Different branches have different names for this program. 
(ADAM LAVINE | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO, THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) James Workman served on the USS Proteus and the USS Chicago and had a total of 27 years in active and reserve service for the U.S. Navy.

Workman celebrates military service, memories

The end of July marked a significant moment for U.S. Navy veteran James Workman after he turned 96 years old and continued his life of adventure in Young County.
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