School District Realignment for 2010 and 2011
Every two years the University Interscholastic League does a district re-alignment in order to ensure balanced competition in Texas’ public schools. The realignment matches schools of equal sizes for equal opportunity in UIL sanctioned events. Full Story
Five Sentenced in District Court
On January 26, 2010, the Honorable Reva Towslee-Corbett, presiding judge, sentenced five individuals in Lee County District Court. Aurelioano Perez, 45, of San Antonio, was sentenced to 3 ½ years confinement in Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He was assessed $3,534 in fines, fees and court costs. Full Story
Kleinschmidt Calls for Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
In light of ever-increasing deficit spending and repeated increases of the national debt ceiling, State Representative Tim Kleinschmidt (R-Lexington) joined other members of the Texas Conservative Coalition (TCC) in support of Governor Rick Perry’s call for a federal balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. Full Story
Hair Today & Yesterday
I was looking through some old photographs the other day. The one thing I noticed, other than the fact that I used to be cuter. and thinner. was that the hairstyles that were “in” when I was “in” are so. “out” now. Full Story
Federick R. & Mary Brinkmann
We are looking for old wedding photos, pre 1920, to publish in a special wedding issue.
Please send them to us or bring them in and we will scan and return them to you immediately.
Names, dates and local connections make this much more fun!
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What About Predator Control?
Habitat enhancement is the most “natural” way to minimize predation. This involves manipulating the habitat to favor the prey species. Generally, the more cover available to a prey species the better its odds of survival. Habitat enhancement ranges from strategic brush removal to subtle changes in grazing. Full Story
From the Chef’s Corner
Sesame Beef
Some of the oils we use to cook with make the difference in flavoring meats or vegetables. Olive oil, pecan oil, and sesame oil add a variety of flavors to ordinary foods that will satisfy the taste buds. This recipe can also be cooked in a wok. 1 lb. Full Story
Grants Available for Non- Profits Serving Rural Texans
BUDA, Texas—Texas Rural Communities, Inc. (TRC) is pleased to announce the availability of $30,000 in grants for non-profit organizations serving rural Texans. The grants are intended to fund local environmental, economic or educational programs in the recipients’ communities. Full Story
Eagles Claw Rogers 63-43
Lexington battled outmanned Rogers for a quarter before moving out to a 24-13 lead at halftime. Lexington widened the lead the rest of the game. The Eagle full court press, hustle, and quickness caused Rogers to turn the ball over as the game progressed. Lexington literally wore them down with pressure. Full Story
Lady Eagles Almost….
Rogers 35 Lexington 33
Lexington almost pulled off a win in hostile territory with a mighty effort against district leading Rogers. The game was tied at 27 with 4:58 to go and 33-all with 56 seconds left. Lexington had several opportunities to take the lead. A couple of missed shots could have put Lexington in the lead. Several times a trip to the free throw lane could have given Lexington the lead. Full Story
Lexington Nips Salado
Remains tied for first
With the score tied at 37, Tevin Lovings drove toward the basket. He saw Kaelan Blok moving uncontested to the basket. Lovings made a perfect bounce pass to Blok. Blok surely put the ball on the backboard and into the basket for the winning basket in Tuesday’s closely contested game. Full Story
Sports Thoughts…
The Eagles will have captured the one victory they need to qualify for the playoffs, by the time you read this. It is amazing the difference a year makes. The Eagles were not respected by the district last season, but have impressed all this season. Full Story
Virginia Crittendon Clemons
Virginia Crittendon Clemons was born on June 8, 1931 to David and Zelma Williams Crittendon in Lincoln, Texas. She was the sixth child of a family of thirteen.
She met and married Connie Clemons on October 1, 1949 in Dime Box, Texas. To this union two boys and two girls were born. Full Story
Dale Eugene Bandy
April 2, 1928 - January 29, 2010
Memorial Services for Dale E. Bandy, Age 81, are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at 10:30 AM during the regular services at First Presbyterian Church in Rockdale. Full Story
Alfonso Esteban Gomez
May 9, 1931 - January 29, 2010
Alfonso E. Gomez was born May 9, 1931 in San Benito, Texas. He was the son of Alfonso Esteban and Maria (Coy) Gomez. Full Story
Emma Florene Kraatz Fikes
June 23, 1917 - January 27, 2010
Emma Florene Kraatz Fikes was born June 23, 1917 in the Sharp Community to Ben and Bernice Elnora (Presley) Kraatz. She was one of thirteen children.
On October 9, 1937, she and Franklin Fikes were married in Cameron. To this union five children were born. Full Story
Elizabeth H. Guldi
September 6, 1915 - January 29, 2010
Elizabeth H. “Betty” Guldi was born Sept. 6, 1915 in Water Mill, NY and was a daughter of Lawrence W. and Alice (Topping) Halsey. She and Arthur A. Guldi were married Sept. 9, 1939 in Water Mill. They made their home in Niagara Falls, NY and then moved to Alcoa, TN for eighteen years. They relocated to Rockdale in 1965 where they were members of the First Presbyterian Church. Full Story
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