Three Local Families Recognized by Ag Commissioner
Three Lexington families were recognized by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and the Texas Department of Agriculture last Thursday afternoon at the 34th annual Family Land Heritage (FLH) ceremony.The families of William H. Dowdy, Jr. Full Story
Hutson Hurdles to Gold
Clint Hutson shook off two mishaps with his starting blocks to get a great start and win the Class 2A 110 meter high hurdle event Friday evening. Twice Hutson's blocks slipped when the starter sent the runners off. Both times the runners were recalled for an "unfair start. Full Story
GOP Selects Kleinschmidt as Freshman of the Year
The House of Representative's Republican Caucus named Representative Tim Kleinschmidt as the Freshman of the Year. This prestigious honor culminates 150 days of service to both the constituents of District 17 and to the people of State of Texas. Full Story
Five Youth in Vehicle Rollover
Four area teenagers and a man from Georgetown were involved in a one-vehicle rollover accident that occurred Sunday, June 7 at 8:44 p.m. Recent Lexington High School graduate Priscilla Mireles, age 17, was driving a 1998 white Oldsmobile Intrigue northbound on CR 309 near Adina when she lost control while entering a 90- degree left turn in the road. Full Story
House Movers Move On
The C. W. Hales Moving Company located on Hwy. 290 just east of Giddings moved their last house Tuesday, June 2. The home was a 16' x 40' cabin owned by Donald and Karen Boriak of Fedor and it was being moved to Mike Kennedy's land in Paige. Full Story
Fayette County Country Music
The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry on Monday, June 15 at the KC Hall in La Grange. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 5:30 p.m. This month features a variety of musical talent. Full Story
Community Cookout Friday
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their Free Annual Community Cookout at Lexington City Park on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. The Chamber will provide brisket and everyone is asked to bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share. There will music provided by all who wish to participate. As always, kids will enjoy the playground. Full Story
From the Chef's Corner
No-Cook Peanut Butter Refrigerated Pie
This is probably the easiest but most delicious pie I've ever eaten. It takes no time to make and it's worth the time to wait while it chills. Mix together first 4 ingredients. Pour into graham cracker crust and refrigerate until set. Absolutely delicious! Full Story
Giddings Library News Corner
Danielle Steel, one of this area's most popular authors, has a new book, One Day At A Time in both hardback and CD. It's a story of three very different people who learn to take life as it is—one day at a time. Full Story
Grandma's Brag
Daughters of Joey and Wanda Adams of Lexington. Granddaughters of Mary Stifflemire of Lexington and Al and Josephine Warden of Austin. Full Story
Lexington, Giddings Played in Community Baseball Leagues Too
Memories from players and fans
When the Leader placed several pictures of various community baseball leagues in the paper a couple of weeks ago, we were hoping to get some reaction. Well, it happened and our history coffers are richer because of it. Full Story
Lexington Athletes Perform Well at State
Giddings Girls also bring home medals
After two false starts in the Class 2A 110 meter high hurdle events last Friday evening, Clint Hutson got a great start, ran flawlessly over the hurdles, and finished in first place with a 14.68 run. Courtney Jackson threw the discus 121'11" to place fourth in the 2A girls division. Full Story
Summer Leagues for VB and BB
Lexington athletes are using the summer to improve on their skills at various sports. Cameron hosts a volleyball league for girls and a basketball league for boys. Thorndale has a summer league for girls basketball. Lexington has teams entered in all. Full Story
Sports Thoughts
The track and field people performed well in Austin at the state meet. Clint really ran well from the start. After not having a gold medalist in track until Clayton Brown's win, the gold has come Lexington's way a lot the last few years. Full Story
Karsen Ross to Compete in Junior Olympics!
Eleven-year-old Lexington student, Karsen Ross, will be traveling to Miami, Florida June 26-30, 2009 to compete in the 30th Annual USA Junior Olympic Girls Volleyball Championships. Full Story
Mineola Ford Currey Devine
May 26, 1923 - June 6, 2009
Born Minnie Ola Ford to Major Thomas and Minnie Griffin Ford, she grew up in Lexington, lived in Forest Grove Community, Rockdale, and for the last 25 years in Grand Prairie, Texas. Mineola taught school in Cameron and Grand Prairie. A member of First Christian Church in Grand Prairie, she served as Sunday School teacher, Elder and an example to all. Full Story
Prince Louie Labuen
October 19, 1987 - June 2, 2009
Prince Louie Labuen was born October 19, 1987 in the Philippines to Fernando and Marie Teresa Flores Hernandez Escarlan. He has lived the past four years in Rockdale and worked as a laborer for Bechtel Power Corporation. On September 9, 2005, he and Delia Elizabeth Padilla were married. Full Story
Annie Mae Merritt
February 25, 1946 - June 5, 2009
Annie Mae Merritt was born on February 25, 1946 in Hoboken, Georgia to John and Irene (Altman) Merritt. She worked for several years for Brownwood Manufacturing and also worked as a Certified Nurse's Aid. Funeral services for Annie Mae Merritt, age 63, of Coleman, formerly of Dime Box and Brownwood, were at 2 p.m. Full Story
Laura Louise Story
May 4, 1916 - June 1, 2009
Laura Louise Story of Virginia Beach, Virginia, born May 4, 1916 in Milano, to William Burton and Birdie Lee(Harriss)Summers. On October 6, 1934 she and Orval Hood Storey were married in Milano. She was a homemaker. Laura left Texas for Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1994. Full Story
Jack Louthan
January 26, 1936 - June 5, 2009
Funeral services for Jack Louthan, 73, of Blue, Texas are pending at this time. Jack passed away at his residence. Full Story
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