Fischer Elected County Judge in Primary Race
Incumbent Krause Narrowly Beats Kieschnick in County Treasurer Race
Two local contested races were decided Tuesday during the Primary elections. Judge Paul E. Fischer defeated Bryan Iselt in the Democratic race for Lee County Judge. Incumbent Melinda Krause narrowly beat Hilary Kieschnick in the Democratic race for Lee County Treasurer. Full Story
Lexington City Hall Hosts Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Lexington held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting at the new City Hall on Tuesday, February 23. Full Story
Police Looking for Suspect in Assault Case
Involving Gun, Knife and Choking
Police are looking for an alleged suspect in a case involving a Lexington couple in which the woman was assaulted three times. On Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at approximately 11 p.m., a 29-yearold woman notified Lexington Police Officer Fred Kelly that she had been assaulted by her 40- year-old boyfriend. Full Story
Update on Tucker Family Home Fire
Bill Tucker reported this week that the State Fire Marshal, who investigated the fire that destroyed their family home on Saturday, February 20, has completed his investigation. Fire Marshal Harry Bower’s report showed that the fire was caused by an electrical short in the air conditioning breaker box. Full Story
Requirements For A Good Night Sleep
I am a very light sleeper, but if I have a warm, quiet place to sleep, I could do so at the drop of a hat. So I guess, for me, those are my requirements for a good night’s sleep: warmth, quiet and a hat. Full Story
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A young fairy frolics in the branches of a huge low-hung oak at the new Sherwood Forest Faire & Marketplace which opened in Paige on Saturday, February 27. Full Story
Rainwater Retention on Rangelands
Rainfall is likely the most limiting factor for livestock production on Texas rangelands. While other factors like soil texture, pH, insects, and disease can significantly impact productivity, without rainfall forage production is a moot point. Full Story
From the Chef’s Corner
Passover Apricot Squares
The recipe I’m giving you today is from a very dear Jewish friend of our family. The Passover observance, which begins in April, includes prohibitions on most kinds of flour and on using yeast, a definite challenge at dessert time…………….. Full Story
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Kaye Walton and Paulette Schulze (standing) are seen visiting with Theresa Buchan, all members of the Lexington Garden Club, also taken at the Feburary meeting. PHOTO BY SHARON GIBSON. Full Story
Lexington Halts Hempstead in OT
Wins Bi-District
The Lexington Eagles basketball team beat Hempstead 50-44 in Bi-District action Wednesday night at Bryan High School. The win continues the resurgence in Lexington basketball under Coach Charlie Tucker. Tucker’s troops are now 19-13 for the season. Full Story
Eagles Trim Longhorns 36-35
Lexington Eagles Are Area Champs
Lexington’s stout defense and opportunistic offense was just enough to send the Harper Longhorns home to the Hill Country for basketball season. The Eagles continue on to the Regional Quarterfinals as the only 25-AA team still playing. Full Story
Lady Eagles Get BB Honors
Several Lexington ladies earned District recognition this week. Angel Parks was chosen to the first team, Deja Griffin the second team and three girls, Nicole Koch, Karley Wren, and Rachel Clark, got votes to earn honorable mention recognition in voting by District 25-AA coaches. All the girls getting honors except Nicole Koch will be returning to the Lady Eagles next season. Full Story
Sports Thoughts
The basketball team has advanced to the regional quarterfinals. The last time was about six years ago when we won district, beat Blanco, and then lost to Van Vleck in the third round. It has been a great ride so far. Let’s hope it keeps on until we reach state. Full Story
Lady Eagles in Cam-Rock Tourney
The Lady Eagles had mixed results from their six games in the Cameron-Rockdale softball tourney.
Thursday was not good news but Friday was great news, and Saturday was good also. Full Story
Jackie Ray Larkin
August 7, 1930 - February 27, 2010
Jackie Ray Larkin was born Aug. 7, 1930 in Hominy, OK and was a son of Cecil N. Larkin and Edna N. (Simmons) Larkin. He was a retired bricklayer for ALCOA and had made his home in Rockdale for 38 years and recently moved to the Thorndale area. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force where he served during the Korean war. Jackie passed away Saturday, Feb. Full Story
Carolyn Murphy Lewis
February 6, 1929 - February 23, 2010
Carolyn Murphy Lewis was born February 6, 1929 in Augusta, Maine to Ronald Charles and Alma Erskine (McLellan) Murphy.
Carolyn has lived the past five months in Bastrop. She was formerly of Rockdale for 17 years and had lived in Gilmer and Tyler area.
On November 29, 1951, she and Arthur Eugene Lewis were married in Vinton, Louisiana. Full Story
Nolan Willie Schmidt
September 20, 1919 - February 25, 2010
Funeral services for Nolan Schmidt, 90 of Carmine, Texas were held on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, Texas with Rev. Paul Bohot officiating. Burial followed in the Carmine Cemetery. Nolan passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Oakland Manor Nursing Center in Giddings. Full Story
Aldis Ray Spence
June 26, 1934 - February 26, 2010
A. R. Spence was born on June 26, 1934 in Lee County, Texas, he was the son of Cecil and Doyc (Wilhite) Spence. Full Story
Barbara Hahn Zschech
October 19, 1952 - February 28, 2010
Barbara Jane Hahn Zscheck was born on October 19, 1952 in Giddings, Texas to Fritz & Ernestine (Prazak) Hahn. She was united in marriage to Alan Zschech on April 22, 1972 at St. John Lutheran Church in Dime Box, Texas. Barbara was a loving and devoted homemaker, wife and mother who was also the secretary and bookkeeper for her husband’s veterinarian business in Lexington. Full Story
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