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Suspect in WF Murphy USA rifle incident arrested in Archer City
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A man who pointed a rifle at a Wichita Falls gas station clerk Monday afternoon, June 3, 2024, according to police, was later found and arrested in Archer City. Robert Charles Bryant, 72, of Graham, is charged in Archer County with unlawful possession of firearms and DWI. No charges have yet […]
County begins budget cycle
County begins budget cycle Brian Smith Wed, 06/05/2024 - 7:47 am Jack County officials are starting to take a nose to the grindstone look at the 2025 budget. The budget, which goes into effect Tuesday, Oct. 1, will be conservative in the eyes of Jack County Judge Keith Umphress with commissioners and department heads trying to save every dollar they can. “It’s not...
Olney School Board Briefs
OISD reassigns OES, OHS principals The OISD will reshuffle its principals next year with Dr. Matt Caffey returning to head Olney High School and Halli Mankins, assistant principal of Olney Elementary School stepping into his job as head of Olney Elementary School. Ed Berngen will remain at his post as...
Craig wins County Commissioner
Alan Craig won the Precinct 3 County Commissioner’s seat and Brent Hagenbuch captured the Republican nomination for the District 30 State Senate race in the May 28 runoff election. Mr. Craig, a businessman, bested Scott “Scooter” Philipp, a farmer-rancher, in the nonpartisan race for County Commissioner by 235 votes...
Yes, there is a free lunch
Don’t tell the students of Olney Independent School District that there’s no such thing as a free lunch: next year, every student will enjoy a free lunch – and breakfast too thanks to the OISD’s Board of Trustees. The school board expanded a U.S. Department of...
Chefs across Texas compete in food truck championship for $10K prize
GRAHAM, Texas — The City of Graham held the 9th Annual Food Truck Championship of Texas over the weekend. Chefs from around the state of Texas were competing for the grand prize of $10,000 and the title of Texas Food Truck Grand Champion. The championship was an all day...
Steers 7on7 continues perfect run at Brownwood
Steers 7on7 continues perfect run at Brownwood News Staff Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:35 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Brayden Riggins hauls in a catch for a touchdown during one of the team’s 7on7 games at the Mineral Wells SQT. The Steers traveled to Brownwood last Saturday, June 1 for another qualifying event and came back with a perfect 3-0...
BISD looks forward to four-day school week
BISD looks forward to four-day school week Brian Smith Wed, 06/05/2024 - 7:47 am Bryson ISD officials are looking forward to the next school year with a fourday- a-week calendar for the district. Superintendent Greg London says consistency with most weeks being Monday through Thursday will be something parents will like. “Recent calendars have been littered with some Mondays off — others with...
OHS band students rate at State
Four students from Olney High School received first-division ratings at the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest on Monday, May 27, 2024. The competition was held at Hendrickson High in Pflugerville. Lily Thames, oboist, received a gold medal in solo performance. She will be a senior at OHS in...
OJH Lady Cubs attend basketball camp
Olney High School Lady Cubs basketball Coach Joshua Reese hosted a summer camp for Olney Junior High School Lady Cubs basketball players and those who will be entering the seventh grade next year. Attendees learned many skills, including future plays used by the Lady Cubs, dribbling, passing and shooting. “The OJH Lady Cubs will be playing in a summer league to help sharpen skills and prepare them for the beginning of the basketball season this fall,” Coach Reese said.
Four Steers named to all-district baseball teams
Four Steers named to all-district baseball teams News Staff Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:30 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Tate Loesch connects with a pitch and drives it for a hit during one of the team’s games this past season. Loesch primarily handled second base and earned Second Team All-District honors for his play. ...
County discusses dispatch console, district software
County discusses dispatch console, district software Brian Smith Wed, 06/05/2024 - 7:47 am Jack County commissioners discussed the purchase of a radio dispatch console for the Jack County Sheriff’s Office during its Wednesday, May 29 meeting. Commissioners agreed on the need for a new console but debated on the best way to pay for it, noting that a new courthouse elevator is also needed as well. The cost...
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