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  • (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Graham City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance that could increase water and sewer rates during their meeting Thursday, May 14. The city council set a public hearing for the increases for Tuesday, June 9.

    City council approves first reading of water, sewer rate increases

    By News Staff – Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:20 pm in News
  • (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The finale for last year’s Library of Graham Summer Reading Program was held July 14, 2025 at North Central Texas College. Animal Art with Lindsey Jenkins was the final event for the program.

    Promoting a love of reading: Summer Reading Program registration open

    By News Staff – Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:18 pm in News
  • (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The annual Free Fishing Day event will be held Saturday, June 6 and will allow state residents and out-of-state visitors to fish without a fishing license.

    Free Fishing Day June 6

    By News Staff – Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:10 pm in News
  • (Contributed photo) Two state Sales Tax Holidays will be held from May 23-25 for water-efficient and Energy Star products. Eligible products can be purchased tax free during the holidays.

    Sales tax holidays this weekend for water-efficient, Energy Star products

    By News Staff – Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:07 pm in News
  • (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

    By News Staff – Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:05 pm in Sports

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(ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Graham City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance that could increase water and sewer rates during their meeting Thursday, May 14. The city council set a public hearing for the increases for Tuesday, June 9.

City council approves first reading of water, sewer rate increases

The Graham City Council is considering increases for the water and sewer rates and approved a first reading of an ordinance that would implement those raises in October.
(ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The finale for last year’s Library of Graham Summer Reading Program was held July 14, 2025 at North Central Texas College. Animal Art with Lindsey Jenkins was the final event for the program.

Promoting a love of reading: Summer Reading Program registration open

Establishing a love and interest in reading is the goal of the Library of Graham’s Summer Reading Program, which has registration open through the beginning of June.
(THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The annual Free Fishing Day event will be held Saturday, June 6 and will allow state residents and out-of-state visitors to fish without a fishing license.

Free Fishing Day June 6

The annual Free Fishing Day across public waterways in the state of Texas returns in two weeks for state residents and out-of-state visitors without a fishing license.
(Contributed photo) Two state Sales Tax Holidays will be held from May 23-25 for water-efficient and Energy Star products. Eligible products can be purchased tax free during the holidays.

Sales tax holidays this weekend for water-efficient, Energy Star products

Statewide sales tax holidays are being held through Monday for water-efficient and Energy Star products.
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Sports

(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
(ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Lady Blues practice throwing mechanics at softball camp in 2025. The camp will take off next week from May 26-28 at Hogan Field.

Softball, baseball camps soon

The 2026 Graham Softball Camp takes place next week on Hogan Field, with incoming second through ninth graders invited to participate in split sessions. 
(COLTON MCWILLIAMS | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) Newcastle’s Camren Mallory jumps over the final hurdle in the 100-meter hurdles race Saturday, May 16 in the UIL Track & Field State Meet. Mallory came away with a seventh-place finish at the meet.

Newcastle represented at state track and field

Newcastle athletes made the trip last week to Austin to compete in the 2026 UIL Track & Field State Meet.
(THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Lady Blues head cross country coach Baylee Atkins introduces the cross country athletes during the all-sports banquet held Tuesday, May 12 at Graham High School.

GHS athletes honored at all-sports banquet

Graham High School and the Graham Athletic Booster Club honored this school year’s athletes with an all-sports banquet on Tuesday, May 12.
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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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