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After reviewing four bids for municipal solid waste collection and disposal services, the Graham City Council accepted a recommendation to contract with KC Dumpsters and drop Waste Connections.
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The Olney Economic Development Corporation and Young County Commissioners Court signed a new lease agreement for use of the Olney annex building as the city works to renovate the location.
Year in Review: The Leader looks back at highlights in 2024 news
2025年1月3日 · 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 ...
GISD establishing new school year calendar | The Graham Leader
2 天之前 · Upcoming surveys will be distributed to Graham ISD staff and the community as the district works towards establishing its 2024-2025 school year calendar.The district’s calendars are created by its committee, made up of staff, parents and community members, who establish several drafts which are narrowed down to two for school board approval.
Steers’ aggressive front secures win over Rams
2 天之前 · From the sidelines to the stands, you could feel the energy during the Steers district matchup against the Mineral Wells Rams. That energy led to an aggressive clash which ended in another district victory for the Steers.Following a close one-point win Tuesday, Jan. 14 over Brownwood, the Steers brought that same excitement to the court Friday, Jan. 17.
More housing options opening up in Graham | The Graham Leader
2024年11月5日 · Multiple projects are underway or being considered within Graham as the city looks to fill a growing need for housing in the area.Public Works Director Randall Dawson said there are currently three different builders looking at future projects and roughly 12 houses currently being built.
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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 approves first reading of proposed FY24-25 budget
2024年7月22日 · 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 ...
Sales tax continues downward trend | The Graham Leader
2025年1月10日 · As the new year begins to take off, the city of Graham is continuing a trend of declining sales tax returns while Young County is seeing a 46% boost for the amount received from the previous year.The city of Graham imposes a 1.5% rate on sales tax, which is placed in the general fund and a portion is also allocated to the Graham Economic Improvement Corporation for economic development and ...
City examining wastewater treatment plant renovations
2025年1月10日 · After receiving proposals for engineering services, the city of Graham is examining the next steps to take on a potential renovation project of its wastewater treatment plant.The wastewater treatment plant was built in the 1980s and received minimal improvements since being constructed, according to Graham City Manager Eric Garretty. With 45 years without a major overhaul, the city is looking ...