Two Lexington Men Lead Police on Chase
On Saturday, October 3, at about 1:24 a.m., Officer Fredrick Kelly with the Lexington Police Department witnessed a 1995 white Buick Century four door sedan fail to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of FM 1624 and Rockdale Street in town. Full Story
Fire Department Gives Rides During Fire Safety Week
Members of the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department gave rides on one of their fire trucks to children at the Mother's Day Out at First Baptist Church in Lexington last Tuesday morning. This week is Fire Prevention and Safety Week and the rides were part of a lesson the children were taught on fire safety. Full Story
Grand Jury Indicts Seven
The Lee County Grand Jury handed down 11 indictments to seven individuals last week. Dustin Eugene Dickman, 24 of Elgin, was indicted for Forgery; Mark Newell Ferguson, 56 of Smithville, was indicted for Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon - Bodily Injury; Damion Allyn Paluch, 36 of Spring, Full Story
Prominent Community Leader Dies
Leonard Alfred Kriegel passed away on October 1, 2009 at the age of 89. Leonard was co-owner with his wife, Margaret, of Leonard's and Margaret's, a clothing store in downtown Giddings for over 40 years. Throughout the years Leonard gave unselfishly of his time and talents to a variety of organizations including his church, community and profession. Full Story
Five Sentenced in District Court Action
In the 21st Judicial District Court of Lee County, Texas on October 1, 2009, with the Honorable Terry Flenniken presiding, five individuals were sentenced. Patrick Richard Beasley, 25 of Lexington, received 7 years probation for an Arson conviction. He was assessed $3380 in fines, fees and restitution. Full Story
From the Chef's Corner
Eggplant Sausage Bake
What can be used as a main dish, side dish, or soup? Eggplant! When you shop for an eggplant, choose one that is firm and heavy for its size. It is also a source of iron and potassium in the diet. In the past few years my wife and I have become conscious of the vegetables we eat and include them in our recipes. This one is our favorite. Full Story
Grandma's Brag
Juliana is the daughter of Rhonda and Joel Cabello of Austin. Her grandparents are Ricki and Jimmie Hooper of Lexington and Emma Cabello (deceased) of Texas City. Full Story
"Jungle Book Kids"
The Brenham Children's Chorus will be performing "Disney's Jungle Book Kids" at the Blinn College O'Donnell Center in Brenham on Saturday, October 10 at 7 pm and on Sunday, October 11 at 2 pm. Involving 2 choral groups, the Chorus is made up of children in grades 4 - 8 and children in grades 2 - 3. Full Story
6th Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival Saturday, October 17, 2009 on the Square in Lovely Downtown Lexington
Last year's Chocolate Lovers Festival was a huge success from every account. More vendors lined the streets than in years past and the baking contests pulled in more than 50 entries. Twenty-three youth entries featured everything from brownies to chocolate covered apples.( look on page 4 in this section to see pictures of the youth winners) In the adult entries, 31 people demonstrated their savy when it came to baking chocolate cakes and making delicious chocolate desserts. Once again, Executive Chef Charles Williams from the Texas Chef's Association will be the main judge. He is seen above with the winners of last year's Adult Cake Division contest. Pictured from left to right are Third Place winner Patsy Durkin, Second Place Winner Cindy Gibson, Chef Williams and First Place Winner (for the 3rd time!!) Neil Ahrendt. Full Story
Best Chocolate Cake/Dessert Contest
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce is looking for some great chocolate cakes and great chocolate desserts! Two categories - Youth 13-and-under (entry fee $3.00) and Adults (ages 14 and over - entry fee $6. Full Story
Eagles Smoke Bees 34-14
A completely different team took the field this week than last for the Lexington Eagles. The Eagles came out blocking, tackling, and running with pride, which was not present in the district opener last week. Xavier Ward made an outstanding play with 5:55 left in the first quarter that may have turned the season for Lexington. Full Story
Lady Eagles Capture Cameron Cross Country Title
Lauren Johnston led the Lady Eagles to the championship of the Cameron Cross Country meet Monday afternoon. Sister Ashton Johnston, Hillary Salazar, Rachel Clark, and Lucero Martinez places were the ones used for the winning score. Full Story
Sports Thoughts
Did the Lexington coaches do a great job in turning the team around in a week? The blocking, tackling, and overall execution was great as compared to Lago Vista. The results were great also. The changes were very subtle. The coaches featured the running game and changed the splits in the offensive line. Full Story
Photo
The Lexington 8th Grade game against Academy was called due to lightning last Saturday morning. However, the effort of the young Eagles was focused until that time. Pictured above are #75 Colt Sunvision and #56 Nigal Cleveland combining their efforts to stop the Academy ball carrier during the game. PHOTO BY MARK STRAIN. Full Story
Lexington Mops Up Florence
Lexington's Lady Eagles defeated Florence in three games Tuesday night The win was the Lady Eagles' second in the first round of district play. Karley Wren and Angel Parks led the Lexington attack with six kills each. Lexington served 20 aces in the match. Full Story
Betty Jo Parker Harrison
Elizabeth Josephine Parker Harrison, Betty Jo, to family and friends was born November 24, 1922 to Joseph John Parker and Pinkie Louise Ferguson Parker in Lexington, Texas just up the hill from where she lived most of her life. She attended the First Baptist Church of Lexington and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of six. Full Story
Leonard Alfred Kriegel
July 8, 1920 - October 1, 2009
Leonard Alfred Kriegel was born July 8, 1920 in Giddings, Texas to K. Gus Kriegel and Alwina (Berger) Kriegel. The Rev. G.W. Fischer baptized Leonard into the Christian faith on July 25, 1920 and confirmed him on March 25, 1934 both at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Giddings, Texas. Full Story
Brian Conrad Stauffer
September 2, 1979 - October 3, 2009
Brian Conrad Stauffer was born September 2, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of Evelyn Pearson Woodward and Larry Stauffer. Brian was raised and lived most of his live in Rockdale. He was a 1998 Graduate of Rockdale High School and a graduate of University of Mississippi at Oxford with a BA in Political Science. Full Story
Clarence "Harry" Ernest Woelfel
September 12, 1926 - October 1, 2009
Clarence "Harry" Ernest Woelfel was born on September 12, 1926 in Lincoln, Texas to Louis & Alma (Noack) Woelfel. He was united in marriage to Doris Birnbaum on November 23, 1947 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Manheim, Texas and was a lifelong farmer in Lee County. Full Story
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