Bank Hands Over Keys to the City
The City of Lexington signed closing papers with Prosperity Bank last Friday afternoon on the old bank building located on the Square in downtown Lexington. The bank building will be used as the new City Hall. Full Story
City Adopts Balanced Budget
The Lexington City Council adopted a balanced budget for their fiscal year October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, at their regular council meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Full Story
Lexington ISD Earns Superior Financial Rating
Lexington Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of "Superior Achievement" under Texas' Schools FIRST financial accountability rating system. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Holt offered a report in a public hearing before the Lexington ISD School Board on Monday, September 21, 2009 that outlined the achievement of the district. Full Story
County Increases Taxes
At the regular meeting of the Lee County Commissioner's Court on Monday, September 28, 2009, The Court adopted the County's 2009- 2010 Budget. The Court also ratified the tax revenue increase reflected in this new budget. The tax rate to support this budget will be $0.6378 per hundred dollar valuation and is an increase of 6.55% over last year. Full Story
Rains Welcome But Drought Impact Lingers
"The rains may have finally begun to fall across much of the Lone Star State, but a few rainclouds does not mean Texans will soon recover from the horrible drought conditions many have faced for more than a year," Lee County Farm Bureau President Mike Organ said. Full Story
Thank You
Whitney & Gregory Keith Willrich Jr. We appreciate all the sponsors and everyone who supported us for our trip to Des Moines, Iowa for the AAU Junior Olympics Track Meet that was held this summer. Full Story
Grandma's Brag
Matthew Mitschke Parents are Nicole McAllister of Round Top and Dwayne Mitschke of Giddings. Grandparents are George and Susan George of Magnolia and Marvin and Mickey Mitschke of Giddings, and Lloyd and Marie Nelius of Round Top. Full Story
From the Chef's Corner
Sausage Brunch Braid
When all our family gets together, it is always a challenge for my wife and me to come up with a special breakfast. This is one of our favorites. Sausage Brunch Braid 12 oz. Full Story
Dime Box Homecoming Annual Celebration and Mini-Marathon
Saturday, October 3, 2009, is the date for the 32nd Annual Dime Box Mini-Marathon and Homecoming. Events scheduled include the Mini-Marathon beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Dime Box Volunteer Fire Station in Dime Box. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. for the three races: 10K Run, 2 Mile Run, and the 2 Mile Walk. All registrants will receive a T-Shirt. Full Story
Lexington Rotary Club
Pictured above is Frank Partee, Lexington Rotary Club president (center) with 2010 Census Coordinators Clayton Matthews on the left and Floyd Birt on the right. Last week, the Rotary Club heard a program about the Census 2010 outreach efforts in schools and communities and their effort to contact all persons living in Lee County by Census day April 1, 2010. Full Story
Volleyball Standings
2009 District Varsity Volleyball Standings District 2009 District Junior Varsity Volleyball Standings 2009 District Full Story
Lago Vista Runs Past Eagles
The Lago Vista Vikings unleashed a potent running attack on the Lexington Eagles in Friday's district opener for a 29-6 win. Lago Vista surprised the Eagles with their tough rushing offense in the first half. The Vikings had 272 yards rushing in the first half and finished with 377. Full Story
Jr. Varsity Eagles Victorious
The JV Eagles beat Lago Vista 26-6 Thursday night in Lexington. Jason Washington, seeing his first action of the year due to injury, threw two TD passes and ran for another. The offensive explosion along with a stingy defense led by Antonio Washington meant victory for the young birds. Full Story
Eagles to Host Academy
Lexington hosts the Academy Bumblebees Friday night. The Eagles are coming off a loss to Lago Vista to open District 25-AA action. Academy toasted Jarrell 41-7 in their district opener. Academy beat Lexington last year 21-15 amid a plethora of questionable calls by game officials. Lexington coaches thought the questionable calls cost the Eagles a trip to the 2008 playoffs. Full Story
Lago Vista Spikes Lady Eagles
Lexington dropped to 1-4 in district action with a three game loss to Lago Vista Friday night. Lexington lost 19-25, 11-25, and 11-25. Lexington came out a little flat and the Lady Vikings were a talented team. Leading Lexington in various categories were: Johna Alford four kills, Karley Wren five aces and Jessica Parish three aces, and Emily Bell three blocks. Full Story
Myrtle E. Rolan Jones
January 26, 1928 - September 21, 2009
Services for Myrtle E. Rolan Jones 81 of Caldwell were held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Burial was in the Salty Cemetery near Thorndale with Minister John Boydston officiating. Myrtle was born January 26, 1928 in Brady, Texas to James Buchanan and Nettie Eugene (Wilson) Rolan. Full Story
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