Have a Wonderful Easter!
Tanglewood Baptist Church held an Easter Egg Hunt last week for the children in their community. Pictured above are Allyson and Mason Biehle who enjoyed the afternoon of sunshine and goodies. They are the children of Russel and Tina Biehle of Lexington. Full Story
Upcoming Local Elections to be Held on May 9
This year's local elections will be held on Saturday, May 9, at the Lexington Elementary School. There are two positions open on the Lexington City Council and two on the Lexington Independent School District Board of Trustees. Full Story
Counterfeit Problem Persists
Last week, the Giddings Police Department encountered at least six different incidents of people passing counterfeit $50 and $20 dollar bills in the city. This week, at least two more incidents were reported. On Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at approximately 10:55 a.m. Full Story
Local Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Nation's Capitol
Mike Organ and his wife, Nancy, of the Lee-Bastrop County Farm Bureau were among more than 130 local leaders of the Texas Farm Bureau who traveled to the nation's capital on March 31-April 3 for discussions on agricultural issues. Full Story
Grand Jury Indicts Ten
The Lee County Grand Jury handed down indictments of ten individuals on March 23, 2009. David Dean Baze, 40, of Giddings was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, Full Story
The Lexington Senior Citizen Center Fundraiser
The Lexington Senior Citizen Center needs quite a bit of renovation including a new roof, electrical wiring, wall repair, and more. They held an event with music and food on Sunday, April 5 to start raising funds for the repairs. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and musicians and the generous donations from the community, the group raised over $200 in a couple of hours. Full Story
The Easter Bunny at the Tanglewood Baptist Church's Community Easter Egg Hunt
Veronica Richardson, seen on the left, is the daughter of Phil and Gloria Richardson. Ashley Johnson, on the right, is the daughter of Michelle and Jimmy Johnson. Full Story
Ducks Unlimited Schedules Fourth Annual Duck Jam Music Festival
Ducks Unlimited will host its fourth annual Ducks Unlimited/ Budweiser Duck Jam in Aggieland at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 25 at Wolf Pen Creek amphitheatre in College Station, Texas. This year's event is structured differently from the previous Duck Jams. The 2009 Duck Jam will include a broader music line-up as well as additional entertainment. Full Story
FOREST GROVE NEWS
It seems "Old Man Winter" wants us to know he is still around as we begin a week of rather chilly temperatures and a hefty north wind. Hope all of you readers are well and keeping warm until our spring days come again. Several from the community attended graveside services recently at Forest Grove for Mrs. Maureen McCoy, following memorial services in Taylor. Full Story
Sen Hutchison Introduces Amendments to Provide Tax Relief to American Families
Would Make State Sales Tax Deduction Permanent & Ban the Marriage Penalty
As part of the Senate's debate on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Budget, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Texas' senior Senator, introduced two amendments to provide tax relief to millions of Texas families by permanently extending the sales tax deduction and eliminating the marriage penalty in the FY 2010 Budget and future legislation. Full Story
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Karrtavius Burton leaps high and wide as he performs in the Triple Jump for the 7th Grade Boys Lexington Middle School Track Team. PHOTO BY MARK STRAIN. Full Story
Eagles Swat Bees 11-9 in 8 Innings
It took eight innings but Lexington finally over came a swarm of pesky Bees in Academy Tuesday night. The Sherrill twins, Chance and Chace, made outstanding catches in right and left field to help the pitching of Quade Haynie. Chance got the first out in the eighth with a diving catch of a hard hit line drive. Full Story
Lexington Pops Salado 5-1
The Lexington Lady Eagles solidified their hold on second place Friday night with a 5-1 win at Salado. The win makes Lexington 6-1 in district action. The old adage "a walk is good as a hit" proved to be true for Lexington. Lexington received eight walks in the contest. Full Story
Why Hit Homers When Singles Will Do?
Lexington Schools Academy 8-0
Why hit homers when 15 singles will do? Lexington banged out 15 one-base hits in an 8-0 defeat of the Academy Bees Tuesday night. The Knipstein twins, Rachel and Sara, each poked three singles and knocked in a run to lead the offense. Haley Jatzlau knocked in two runs and Shelby Tackett added two singles. Full Story
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Jenner Jones blitzes the quarterback during the Baylor Bears Spring Game held last Thursday in Waco. Jenner graduated from Lexington High School in 2008. Full Story
Lyle V. Kleinjan
January31,1935- March31,2009
Lyle V. Kleinjan was born January 31, 1935 in Gregory, South Dakota to Lyle V. and Dorothy W. (Flint) Kleinjan. Lyle has lived in the Tracy Community near Rockdale the past five years. While in Houston, he worked 30 years for NASA as a budget analyst then became a Priest in the Orthodox Church of the East and West-Canada and USA. Full Story
Frank A. Kubiak
October31,1928- March31,2009
Frank A. Kubiak was born October 31, 1928 in Bremond, Texas and was the son of Lewis & Clara (Fasowoski) Kubiak. He was raised in Bremond and moved to Rockdale in 1952. He worked for ALCOA for 341/2 years, working in the Potrooms and then working with the Probing Crew before he retired. He is a member of St. Full Story
Dorothy Nell Willard
March9,1932- March26,2009
Services for Dorothy N. Willard were held Monday, March 30, 2009 at Phillips & Luckey Chapel in Rockdale with burial in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Dorothy was born March 9, 1932 in Bell County, Texas to W. D. Alexander and Lucille Roberston Alexander. Dorothy and Clayton Willard were married Nov. Full Story
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