House Fire Destroys Home and Contents
No injuries, but cause unknown
Last Friday afternoon the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department responded to an alarm in the Willow Creek Subdivision, near the Lee/Bastrop County line. The intial report was that a singlewide mobile home had exploded and it was feared that six people were inside. Full Story
Offer Made on Bank Building
Lexington City Council members Lori Barnikow and Tony Tavary met with Tommy Jatzlau, Lee County Regional President of Prosperity Bank, last Friday to make an offer on the old bank building located downtown on the Square. The results of that meeting may be made public at the regular meeting of the Lexington City Council on Wednesday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m. Full Story
Large Group Assembled at First Lee County Tea Party
An estimated 160 people assembled on the west lawn of the Lee County Courthouse last Friday afternoon to show solidarity behind a grassroots movement that promotes limited government, fiscal responsibility and a free market. Full Story
Giddings Library News Corner
The Giddings Public Library is filled with all types of books, CD's, etc. and all one needs is a library card in order to check out items. Fans who like Texas authors will enjoy Bill Crider's books. Full Story
Grandma's Brag
Ava James Banks
Daughter of Angie Green of Weatherford, Texas Granddaughter of Rick and Rebecca Green, Charlie Banks & Barbie Banks, all of Lexington Full Story
From the Chef's Corner
Peach and Blueberry Parfaits
Summertime is a perfect time for fruit desserts that are light and easily prepared. This dessert makes a pretty and different way to be served - in pint sized mason jars or tall glasses. 2 cups whole milk or 1% low-fat milk 1 lg. Full Story
A Ticking Time Bomb
My Mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a tiny lump and it hadn't had a chance to spread, so she's fine now. People say she was lucky, but I say she was smart. Full Story
Remember When.................
Lexington Had a Movie Theater?
Jimanne (Lewis) Kubiak said, "I do and so do these 'kids'. It was located on the corner of Main and 2nd St." Pictured in front of the theater are Wayne Poston, Faye Williams, Darvin Nettles and Nell Locklin. They look ready to go in, have some popcorn served up in brightly colored paper cones, see the next exciting installment of the serial, then watch a thrilling Western. Those were the days, my friends...... Full Story
Texas Tornadoes of Lee County Bring Home National Championship
The Texas Tornadoes returned home Saturday night, July 4, with smiles on their faces. Autumn Hall, Jana Torn, Katie Turner, and Kayla Turner bring home a National Championship title in Equestrian Color Guard. The teams were competing against 13 out-of-state teams and over 16 teams from Texas. Full Story
Summer League Basketball Report
The summer basketball teams coached by Byron Wren had a very productive summer. The boys finished 8-4 for the season. Lexington was very competitive in the league. The flow of the games was very fast paced which helps the incoming freshmen get used to the difference in the speed of the high school game. Full Story
Sports Thoughts
The Little League playoffs are underway. Parents, if you would e-mail some game stats to mrosr@verizon.net we will try to get some articles in the paper about your stars. A digital picture or two would be nice to go along with the article. Full Story
9-10 year old All-Star Summary
The 9-10 year old Lee County All-Star team won their first two games of the playoffs. They beat Rice 2-0 on Monday night and Bellville 18-9 on Tuesday night. In the Rice victory, Nathanael Clifford, Trevor Patschke, and Brooks Kasper combined to pitch a one hitter. The trio struck out 12 in route to the victory. Clifford pitched the first four innings. Full Story
Spacek to Compete in National Event
Hannah Spacek from College Station will be representing Texas in the National Pitch, Hit & Run competition in St. Louis, Missouri, during the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby on July 13th at Busch Stadium. Hannah won the local competition in College Station, participated in the sectional contest, and was then invited to the super regional in Austin, which she won. Full Story
Gladys O'Nell Lynn
July 21, 1930 - July 2, 2009
Gladys O'Nell Lynn, born July 21, 1930 in Cameron to Dewey and Fannie Arvilla (Haggard) Simmons. On June 1, 1948, she and John Martin Lynn were married in Tanglewood. To this union three daughters were born. Gladys was a homemaker. They lived in Lexington since May 2008 and were formerly of Pasadena. Full Story
Floyd McCoy
January 10, 1938 - July 5, 2009
Floyd McCoy, born January 10, 1938 in Milam County, Texas to Claude Hampton and Eunice Jewel (Baird) McCoy. Floyd lived all of his life in Rockdale where he was a farmer. He was a member of The Assembly of God in Rockdale. Floyd passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 in Manor Oaks Nursing Home in Rockdale reaching the age of 71. Full Story
Ellen Bartlett
February 15, 1920 - July 5, 2009
Graveside services for Ellen Bartlett, 89, are planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 in the IOOF Cemetery in Rockdale. Visitation is Thursday morning from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Full Story
Mary Montoya
August 6, 1921 - July 4, 2009
Mary Montoya was born August 6, 1921 in Milam County, Texas to Raymond and Guadalupe Loredo Castillo. On November 11, 1950, she and Oscar B. Montoya were married in Rockdale. To this union three children were born. Mary lived most of her life in Rockdale where she was a florist, working with W.T. Pearson Flower Shop, Whiteley The Florist and Love's Flowers. Full Story
David Lee Thorson
December20,1940- July1,2009
David Lee Thorson was born December 20, 1940 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Louis and Hazel (Hanson) Thorson. On December 20, 1958 he married Virginia Fields. He was retired from LCRA where he had been employed as a machinist and was also a rancher. Full Story
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