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A Sign of the Times as the Drought Goes On

The long lines of trucks and trailers,loaded with cows, headed for the Lexington Auction Barn on Saturdays are becoming a familar sight. More...

State Bound in Texas Teenage Playoffs

Front Row: L-R Maririsa Mireles, Meghann Wrinkle, Kristen Boettcher, Jade Lassetter, Courtney Robertson. Second Row: Mariah Thornton, Madison Bexley, Kasey Smith, Johna Alford, Kayla Deary, Olivia Bocanegra Coaches: Cory Robertson, Randy Wrinkle. More...

Commissioners Vote to Stockpile Swine Flu Vaccine

At the Lee County Commissioner's Court Meeting on Monday, July 13, 2009, the Commissioners heard from Dr. Teresa Kinsfather, Public Health director, about an opportunity to stockpile antiviral medications for the County. Dr. More...

General Stories

Dear Editor

Dear Editor: I thank my sister, Ruth Marquardt, for giving me section "B" from your June 11th issue. It was about community baseball in Lee County and had a picture of the Lexington baseball team. I remembered many of them. More...

From the Mayor's Desk

by Robert Willrich, Sr.

The Lexington City Council will meet in Special Session on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 5 p.m., at the Woodson Community Center. More...

Texas Conservative Coalition Presents its Courageous Conservative Award to State Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt

The Lexington Masonic Lodge was happy to have Kleinschmidt as a guest on Monday. In other related news about State Represtntative Tim Kleinschmidt he recieved the Courageous Conservative Award last week.. More...

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Community News

Kleinschmidt Enjoys a Visit At The Masonic Lodge

This picture was taken at Lexington Masonic Lodge on Monday, July 6, 2009. Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt visited the Lodge and shared with the Lodge members during the meal about happenings during the past House Session. More...

From the Chef's Corner

Lemon-Grilled Salmon
by Chef Deedle

A simple way to grill fish is on cedar planks. Not only does the wood add smoky flavor to your dish, but the planks also prevent the fish from flaking and falling through the food grate. More...

Giddings Library News Corner

by Loree Rost

Stop by the Giddings Public Library soon and check out some books to read during the summer heat. Above The Law by Tim Green takes place in Dallas and features Casey Jordan who operates a legal aid clinic. More...

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Obituaries

Lonnie Ray Cooper

July 6, 1930 - July 10, 2009

Lonnie Ray Cooper was born in Marble Falls, Texas July 6, 1930 to Arthur Lee and Hattie Billings Cooper. He died July 10, 2009 in Elgin, Texas. More...

Wanda Turner Grant

August 27, 1924 - July 8, 2009

Wanda Turner Grant was born August 27, 1924 in Lexington to Floyd A. and Lou (Hays) Turner. Wanda has lived the past 32 years in Lexington. She was a homemaker, a longtime Baptist, member of Lexington Garden Club and Lexington Senior Citizens. More...

Billy Duane Medlock

October 15, 1934 - July 10, 2009

Billy Duane Medlock was born on October 15, 1934 in Honey Grove, Texas to Eugene Dale & Iris (Capitola) Medlock. He was united in marriage to Mary Nell Parker on August 10, 1956 in Tyler, Texas. More...

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Tragedy Strikes Local Family

Two Year Old Boy Drowns

On Saturday July 11 at approximately 3:08 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff 's Office Dispatcher received a 911 call in reference to a 2 ½ yr old child that was found in the family swimming pool for an unknown length of time. More...

District Court Sentences Five

On July 9, 2009, with the Honorable Terry Flenniken presiding, five individuals were sentenced in the 21st Judicial District Court of Lee County, Texas. More...

Police

Sheriff 's Report

by Lee County Sheriff Rodney Meyer

July 6, 2009 The Sheriff's Office received a call from a resident who reported fence damage on CR 232. Deputy Robertson took a report and investigation continues. More...

Lexington Police Report

The Lexington Police Department thanks our Citizens for a job well done. Our crime watch in Old Town has been on the look out for speeders and suspicious activities. This has alerted the Police Department and quickened our response. More...

Giddings Police Report

July 6, 2009 At approximately 5:14 p.m., Officer Connolly was dispatched to the front lobby of the Police Department in reference to a local citizen who had located a wallet at a gas station. More...

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Community Calendar

CoCmommumnuintyit y Caleennddarar

Wednesday, July15 Story Time @ Giddings Public Library - 10:30 - 11 a.m. American Legion Coffee - 9 a.m. Thursday, July 16 Masonic Lodge Coffee & Breakfast - 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. More...

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Sports

Young Lady Eagles Victorious

ALL PHOTOS BY KRISTI HESS.

The Young Lady Eagles took their first tournament game against the young ladies of the Copperas Cove Heat Monday, July 6. The Eagles were victorious 19 to 1. These photos tell a little of the story. More...

Lexington Eagles to State Tourney Texas Teenage Playoffs

by Mike Organ

A spunky group of young ladies representing Lexington are moving on the the Texas Teenage State Tourney to be held in Early, Texas. (Early is a suburb of Brownwood.) The tourney will be held July 20th through 24th. More...

Sports Thoughts…….

by Mike Organ

I wonder what whiz kid came up with the reasoning behind the top programs in Central Texas? Lexington ranked 35th listed as multiple best sports. Softball, track, and cross country were listed as top sports. More...

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