From the Mayor ’s Desk
by Robert Willrich, Sr.
It sure was good to see all the folks who took time out of their “snow day” to come to the City’s Open House last Tuesday. We really enjoyed visiting with you. Come again. Full Story
Lexington City Council Raises Sewer Rates
At a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 25, of the Lexington City Council, the Council members considered the actions suggested by a recent study done for by LCRA. Among other suggestions was one that recommended rebalancing the electrical load between the Old Town and New Town areas to help avoid overloads later this year. Full Story
Cole Rolls over Eagles
San Antonio Cole held Lexington to two points in the first quarter and then took total command of the game in the second quarter. From there Cole opened their lead as the game progressed to record a 55-28 win over the Eagles. The loss brings Lexington’s season to an end. Full Story
Bluebonnet Electric Offers Scholarships to Local Students
This year, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative will award 20 trade and technical scholarships to graduating high school seniors in our service area. The one-time, $2,000 scholarships will help students who are seeking certificates from vocational programs or associate degrees from two-year colleges. Full Story
LHS @ Caldwell Track Meet
Lexington is competing in track meets with the athletes being spread around over all sports. Several Eagle track members are still in basketball due to their success. It is also early in the season and coaches are bringing the team along slowly so there will be no pulled hamstrings, etc. that will hamper the team once the weather gets more track friendly. Full Story
Mobile Mammograms Available in Lee County
All women should have their first mammogram by the age of 40 and each year thereafter. In recognition of this important health initiative Lee County Area Cancer Resource Center will sponsor the mobile mammography unit from Seton Cancer Prevention Center in Austin on April 6 & 7, 2010 in Giddings. Full Story
Blinn Service Learning Program Receives National Honor For Fourth Consecutive Year
The Blinn College Service Learning program has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fourth consecutive year. Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement. Full Story
Giddings State School Passes National Accreditation Audit
The Giddings State School received a 100 percent compliance rating with all mandatory standards along with a 99.4 percent compliance rating with all non-mandatory standards in an audit by the American Corrections Association Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. Full Story
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Roger Chute, ACA Audit Chairperson, (left) reviews files with TYC staff Deanna Lloyd (right) and Dwain Harris (center). Full Story
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Left to right; James Smith, TYC Director of Residential & Community Services; Bobby King; ACA Consultant; Roger Chute, ACA Audit Chairperson; Cherie Townsend, TYC Executive Director; Stan DeGerolami, Full Story
Low Temperatures Lead to High Electric Bills
Unusually cold weather in January and February has led to higher-than-normal electric consumption so far this year, which means high electric bills for Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s members. Consumption in January 2010 has increased 13 percent over January 2009, and February consumption is on pace for similar numbers, too. Full Story
City of Lexington Open House
City of Lexington held their Open House
on Tuesday of last week. Many people
attended the event and braved the snow
storm. A few of the crowd are pictured
on this page. If you have not seen the
new facilities, you are invited to go by.
“The building does the City Proud!”
Full Story
Students Garner Top Awards
Blinn College theater arts students won multiple awards at the 2010 Texas Community College Speech and Theatre Association Play Festival Feb. 24-27 on the Brenham campus. Blinn’s presentation of “The Good Woman of Setzuan” won the Superior Production Award. Brandon Flippo won the Respondents’ Choice Acting Award-Excellent. Full Story
Varmint Tourney Great Success
The First Annual Varmint Tournament in Lexington Texas hosted by Nocks Bow Repair was a great success. We had twenty-three teams sign-up on Saturday January 30th. The first place winners, Team Coyote Dusters out of Bryan, won $1,380. The second place winners, Team Smith out of Lexington, won $690. The third place winners, Team Nuts & Furs, out of Giddings/Ledbetter area, won $230. Full Story
DPS Seeking Current Law Enforcement Officers For Texas Highway Patrol
For the first time in its 75-yearhistory, the Department of Public Safety will hold an advanced 8- week school for current Texas and eligible out-of-state law enforcement officers who are interested in becoming Highway Patrol Troopers.
The first advanced recruit school will begin May 16, 2010, in Austin. The application deadline is March 31, 2010. Full Story
The 2010 United States Census
In mid March the US Census Bureau will distribute a census packet to every structure that could be used as a living area. Each building has been cataloged with a GPS location. If the location has no mailbox or the household utilizes a post office box, the packet will be hand delivered. Full Story
New Law Affects 18- to 24-year- Old Driver License Applicants
Starting March 1, 2010, driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete an approved driver education course and a driving skills test to become a licensed driver in Texas. Applicants must submit a certificate proving that they successfully completed a driver education course approved by the Texas Education Agency. Full Story
Tea Party Scheduled in Paige
Members of the Lee County Tea Party will host a meeting this Friday, March 6, beginning at 6:30. The event will be held at the Paige Community Center. Speakers will include Lee County Judge Paul Fischer, who will talk on the duties of the County Judge; Dr. Full Story
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