Graham News

Diplomas were awarded to 5,787 Texas A&M University graduates during spring commencement ceremonies recently.

Jerry Gilmore gets pumped up before his chance to gather as much cash as possible in 45 seconds in the money machine at the Graham Savings and Loan customer appreciation day June 19.

Clay Wright, past president of the Graham Noon Lions Club, passes the gavel to new president Don Machenberg during the Lions Club Installation Banquet recently.

"Wildlife on the Move," a presentation in conjunction with the Summer Reading Program, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at North Central Texas College Graham campus.

Beth Beggs didn't start life as the class clown. The Graham Leader's humorist knew how far to go with humor as a child.

On Sunday, July 5, the Rev. Gerald W. Peterman will complete his second 25-year career.

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail. Information in this column is gathered from the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office incident reports and any related public documents.

The U.S. Achievement Academy announced that Michael Clement from Graham has been named an All-American Scholar.

Hundreds of local residents are expected to head downtown on Independence Day to enjoy the yearly Red, White and You Parade.

R.B. Dipprey Jr., 73, of Seymour, Lake Kemp, Texas, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Seymour Hospital Authority.

Forgery, 300 block of North Street. A payroll check was cashed by an unknown person after it was mailed to the wrong address.

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail. Information in this column is gathered from the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office incident reports and any related public documents.

Graham Fire Rescue firefighters extract Shirley Cody from her pickup after Cody was run off the roadway while traveling downhill near the curve on Thomas Drive in Dark Canyon during the noon hour Wednesday.

The Methodist Richardson Medical Center Auxiliary, formerly the Richardson Regional Auxiliary, awarded more than $13,000 in scholarships to seven North Texas students.

The clock is ticking for three buildings in Graham. Graham City Council voted to demolish three structures at its regular meeting Thursday.

Construction workers continue their work on what will soon be the new gymnasium as a part of the renovation and expansion of Graham High School.

A large oak tree next to Oak Street Baptist Church was split in half with part of the tree falling into the street.

District Attorney investigator Jim Reeves, from left, along with Graham Police officers Jeff Smith, Jake Allred and Tony Widner look over the scene of the shooting of Tyler Fisher.

Joaquin Jackson spent 27 years as a Texas Ranger before retiring and becoming an author.

A celebration of life and hope turned tragic Saturday morning with the death of one of the Relay for Life organizers.