Get Seasonal Flu Shot Now and Prepare for Swine Flu
The Texas Department of State Health Services is encouraging people to get their seasonal flu vaccination now and prepare to get vaccinated for the H1N1 "Swine Flu" when the vaccine becomes available."Don't wait. Get your seasonal flu vaccination now," said Dr. David Lakey, DSHS Commissioner. "It's one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from seasonal flu. Full Story
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The Lady Eagles beat Fayetteville in the Consolation Game at the RTC Volleyball Tournament. Pictured are: back row LR: Angel Parks, Emily Bell Middle Row L-R: Marley Ross, Haley Jatzlau, Karley Wren, Johna Alford, Front Row L-R: Ashley Retzloff-Manager, Jodie Armstrong, Megan Scantlin, Jessica Parish. Center - Coach Robertson. Picture by Bailey Wren. Full Story
Volunteers Sought to Help Servicemen
Volunteers are being sought for knitting or crocheting helmet liners out of 100% wool for our servicemen deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq. Anyone interested is welcome to join in this project. These liners are warmer, fit better, and are more comfortable to wear than the issued gear. Full Story
TSCRA Reminds Ranchers of Disaster Assistance Deadline
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) wants to remind ranchers that the deadline to file a notice for 2008 livestock losses due to severe weather conditions and/or to submit an application for payment for 2008 Full Story
From the Chef's Corner
Jumbleberry Trifle
Are you intimidated by the thought of making a trifle? Well, chill out! They are easy. Find a glass salad bowl, wine goblets or just a big mixing bowl, and give this layered dessert a try. 1 10oz pkg. Full Story
4th Annual Texas Word Wrangler Festival
The Giddings Area Chamber is pleased to present the 4th Annual Texas Word Wrangler Festival on September 11th at the Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center. We have twenty-nine Authors joining us for the day to read from their books and discuss where they get their inspiration for the stories they write. They will be selling and signing their books also. Full Story
Grandma's Brag
Katelyn Pillack
Daughter of Eric Pillack and Tracy Griffith Grandaughter of Terry & Johnna Griffith & David & Brenda Pillack both of Lexington, Texas Full Story
Hospice Brazos Valley to Hold Kids Camp
Hospice Brazos Valley - La Grange Branch - is holding a Kids Camp at HBV - La Grange office at 1048 N. Jefferson St. Christine McDonald, the Community Liaison announced. The camp will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 9 am to 3 pm. Full Story
Lee County Ag News
Forage and Cattle Symposium
A Forage and Cattle Symposium has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, beginning at 6:30 pm, in the Lee County Extension office located at 310 South Grimes, Giddings. Checkin begins at 6:00 pm. Area livestock producers are encouraged to attend. Full Story
Eagles Put an "X" on Mart
Xavier Ward scored twice early in the game and Clint Hutson added the clincher as the Lexington Eagles beat Mart 21-14 Friday night. The Eagles are now 2-0 for the season and Mart is 0-2. Lexington opened the scoring as Ward broke on a 58-yard touchdown jaunt in the first quarter. The score came with 5:22 left in the quarter on Lexington's third possession of the period. Full Story
Eagles Travel to Cameron
To face toughest test so far
The Lexington Eagles will face their toughest test of the season Friday night in Cameron. The Yoemen beat Waco Connally and lost to Gatesville. Both opponents are tough 3A teams. Steven Townsend is the man in Cameron. He is the quarterback that passes well and runs well on designed plays. Townsend is especially talented when the play breaks down. Full Story
Lady Eagles in RTC
The Lady Eagles were 1-2 in pool play Thursday. They opened with a two game win over Buckholts 25-14, 25-22. Johna Alford led the team with seven kills, Karley Wren had nine aces, and Jessica Parish had 10 digs. Ashton Johnston added five kills, Angel Parks four kills, and Wren had four kills. Parish had four aces and Megan Scantlin had three aces. Full Story
Buffs Dodge Defeat
34-27
The Giddings Buffaloes just barely beat LaVernia Friday night. Giddings trailed 26-27 with just over a minute to go. The game was finished late Friday because of a one-hour delay due to lightening. Quarterback Cameron Wehr completed two almost identical passes to move the Buffs into scoring position and for the score with time running out. Full Story
Sports Thoughts
Xavier Ward has scored twice in each of the first two games. Lexington has put two X's in the opponents end zone. Maybe the Eagles will be able to put more X's in the end zone. Cameron will be a tough game for the Eagles. If Lexington can play a complete game, defensively like against Smithville and offensively like against Mart, there should be a Mean Green win. Full Story
Arvilla Cooper Flow
February 14, 1933 - September 3, 2009
Arvilla Cheak was born on February 14, 1933 in Olustee, Oklahoma. She was one of five children born to the union of Arvil Cheak and Maudie (Stewart) Cheak. Arvilla was married to Eddie Joe Cooper who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Duane Flow, Sr. on February 20, 2006. Full Story
Doris Neal Gebhart
July 13, 1921 - September 4, 2009
Doris Neal Gebharat was born July 13, 1921 in the New Salem Community near Rockdale and was the daughter of John Byron & Ruth (Hollowell) Neal. Doris was a life long resident of Rockdale where she attended and graduated from Rockdale High School. She was a member of the Meadow Brook Baptist Church and the New Salem Home Demonstration Club in Rockdale. Full Story
Delphenia Doris Luckey
July 29, 1931 - September 5, 2009
Delphenia "Doris" Luckey, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on September 5, 2009 at the age of 78. Doris will be dearly missed by her loved ones but welcomed into heaven by the love ones that preceded her death. Full Story
Carla Mader
December6,1954- September1,2009
Carla Mader was born December 6, 1954 in Houston to Roy C. and Marylee (Magnuson) Hairston. She lived the past 20 years in Milano. On September 4, 1986, she and Randy Mader were married in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was a homemaker. Full Story
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