Work on New City Hall Moving Forward
Much progress has been made on the renovation of the old State Bank building in downtown Lexington for the new City Hall. The first major concern of the citizens was addressed when the asbestos abatement was completed before any other tear down and construction began. Olmos Abatement, Inc. Full Story
LISD Chooses Their Queen and King
Ashton Johnston and Chase Sunvison were named this year's Homecoming Queen and King during last Friday night's halftime ceremony. Ashton is daughter of Rhett Johnston and Kellye Johnston; and Chase is the son of Deanna Allen and John Sunvison. PHOTO BY BAILEY WREN. Full Story
Lexington Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Intoxication Manslaughter
Gene Brian Ender, 35, of Lexington was sentenced to ten (10) years confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a charge of Intoxication Manslaughter. Sentencing took place in the 21st Judicial District Court of Lee County on Monday, November 2, 2009. Full Story
Lexington EDC Offers Business Grants
The Lexington Economic Development Corporation is offering a grant program for projects to benefit the business community in the City of Lexington. Project funds may be reimbursed up to $500 for qualified businesses located within the city limits of Lexington. Full Story
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These "interesting" ladies showed up at City Hall last Friday morning, bringing lots of smiles to many faces throughout the town. Pam Cox, Candace Walch and Jennifer Thomas dressed as "Red Neck Women" in celebration of Halloween. Full Story
Magic Numbers
Do you know that every child has been programmed with a set of numbers? It's a sort of code. Everyone who's in contact with these children must decipher the numbers: Parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers, day care providers, and if their numbers are really high; parole officers. Full Story
Hugo and Elsie Drews
We are looking for old wedding photos, pre 1920, to publish in a special wedding issue. Please send them to us or bring them in and we will scan and return them to you immediately. Names, dates and local connections will be helpful. Full Story
Managing Winter Hummingbirds
Don't take your hummingbird feeders down in October. Many hummers are seeking a winter home in Texas and they might be depending on you to provide them with the groceries needed to survive the winter. Full Story
Lexington Clinic Welcomes Amelia "Mia" Williams, PA
St. Joseph Lexington Family Medicine Clinic is pleased welcome Amelia "Mia" Williams, PA to their team with a Community Meet and Greet on Friday, November 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the clinic. Patients are encouraged to visit and mingle with Mia, Dr. Burkhart and the Lexington clinic staff at this event. Refreshments will also be served. Full Story
Giddings Library News Corner
Many new large print fiction books have been added to the shelves at the Giddings Public Library. Tea Time For The Traditionally Build is a mystery by Alexander McCall Smith. Another mystery is Whispers Of The Bayou by Mindy Clark which takes place in Louisiana. Full Story
Eagles Jolt Jarrell
Lexington ran, passed, and defended their way to a 50-20 win over Jarrell in their 2009 regular season finale Friday. Lexington jumped out to a 22-0 first quarter lead and never relinquished control of the game. The win propelled the Eagles into the 2009 AA state playoffs. Full Story
Buffs Secure Playoffs
The Giddings Buffalos trampled Smithville 55-14 Friday night to secure a playoff bid from District 25-AAA. The Buffs scored from in close and long range in amassing a 42-0 halftime lead. Marcellus Mack scored on the first bomb from 62-yards out. Deladrick Britton ran it in from seven-yards out for the second score. Full Story
Boys CC to Regional
The Eagle Cross Country team qualified for Regional this past week in a meet run on Wednesday instead of Monday. The reason for the delay was the heavy rains over the entire area made cross country courses too soggy for competition. On Wednesday, the course at Salado was dry enough for competition. The course was flat for the girls and hilly for the boys. Full Story
Eagle JV Falls to Jarrell
The Eagle JV lost their last game of the season to Jarrell 18-16. Lexington was leading at halftime, but could not keep the homestanding Cougars from scoring in the second half. Lexington took the lead via a safety. Ray Gardner tackled the Jarrell quarterback in the end zone for the safety. Jason Washington was the next to score on a fouryard run. Full Story
Amanda Ella Drosche
June25,1916- November1,2009
Funeral services for Amanda Drosche, 93, of Lexington, Texas are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington with Rev. Leif Hasskarl officiating. Burial will follow in the St. James Lutheran Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. Full Story
Salvador Garza
June1,1934- November1,2009
Salvador Garza, 75, of Rockdale died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Scott and White Hospital in Temple. He was born on June 1, 1934 in Kenedy, Texas to Santos F. Garza and Lionarda Rosales Garza. His parents preceded him in death, as well as two infant brothers. Full Story
Craig Edward Magee, Jr.
December24,1935- October31,2009
Craig E. Magee, Jr. age 73 of Milano was born December 24, 1935 in Hungerford, Texas and was the son of Craig Edward Magee, Sr. and Dessie (Calaway) Magee. Mr. Magee has lived most of his life in Milam County. He was a graduate of Milano High School in 1954 and started work at ALCOA soon after graduating from school. Full Story
Edward Harold Putnam
July 2, 1913 - October 26, 2009
Funeral services for Edward H. Putnam, 96 of Northrup, Texas were held Friday, October 30, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin, Texas with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Putnam passed away peacefully Monday evening at St. Mark's Medical Center in LaGrange. Full Story
Avery Ray "Hooter" Sherrill
February 3, 1924 - October 28, 2009
Avery Ray "Hooter" Sherrill was born February 4, 1924 in Blue, Texas to Avery Aaron and Nellie Ann (Turner) Sherrill. He was one of seven children. He lived all of his life in Blue. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II. Full Story
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