Deadly Bridges on FM 696 Finally Being Replaced
A grassroots effort produced a petition that resulted in two bridges being replaced. The petition, which was drafted in March 2008, called for the replacement of the bridge over the Pin Oak Branch of the Yegua Creek on FM 696 west of Lexington. It was signed by residents throughout Lee County. Full Story
Crowds Gathered When Santa Came to Town
Santa arrived in Lexington last Saturday night for an event that is an annual favorite. Over 100 people gathered at the Log Cabins to enjoy an evening of community singing, led by First Baptist Church Music Director Larry Maxwell and assisted by L.J. Maxwell. Full Story
District Court Sentences Five
In the 21st Judicial District Court on December 3, 2009, Judge Reva Towslee-Corbett handed down sentences to five individuals. Full Story
Rockdale High Looking for Your Vote
Rockdale High School has been named as one of the top ten contenders in the State Farm Friday Night Feats, a national video contest that turns Friday Night’s big moments on the gridiron into big moments for high schools. The video that sent Rockdale into the top contenders list was a Hail Mary pass that has had over 1,400 YouTube hits so far. Full Story
No News Is Good News
There was a time in my life when I didn’t watch the news on television because it was just too depressing. It wasn’t just news, it was bad news.
We were just starting out and we didn’t have diddly-squat. That is not the time to watch the news and hear about unemployment, inflation, and starving people. It wasn’t news for us. We were living it. Full Story
Fred and Lena Hilscher
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 make this much more fun!
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Were You the Last Child in the Woods?
Blackberry – juicy fruit or electronic gizmo? Thanks to changes recently made to the Oxford Junior Dictionary for children, a “blackberry” will now be defined as an electronic device or smart phone, rather than the fruit. Full Story
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Recognizes Local Governments for Financial Transparency
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs introduced last week her agency’s Leadership Circle program to recognize local governments across Texas striving to meet a high standard for financial transparency online. Full Story
Grandma’s Brag
Robert Grona
Robert, grandson of John and Deborah Wright of Blue, is helping his Papaw get ready for deer season.
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Eagles Fall to #2 Mumford
The talented Mumford Mustangs ran past the Lexington Eagles 79- 47 Tuesday night. Mumford jumped out to a 24-8 lead in the first quarter and kept their feet on the accelerator the rest of the game. Lexington could run with the Mustangs but could not match their ballhandling and shooting skills. Full Story
Lady Eagles Quiet Mumford
Lexington improved to 4-3 for the young 2009-10 season with a 26-24 win over the Mumford Mares. Lexington used a stall for nearly two minutes in the fourth quarter to preserve the win. The Lady Eagles used their ball handling skills to keep Mumford at bay. Lexington failed to score in the fourth period but withheld the ball from Mumford to earn the win. Full Story
We have Eagle Pride !
#12 Corey Strain and #22 Eriq Mitchell head down court on offense in 8th Grade Basketball Action. Full Story
Eagles Grab 2nd @ Dime Box
Mumford beat Lexington for the second time in a week to win the Dime Box Tourney Saturday. Lexington lost 65-49 as they narrowed the difference in the game from Tuesday night. Lexington did not let Mumford get out to a big first quarter lead as they did in the first game. Julien Clark put in a whopping 23 points in the loss. Full Story
LHS Grad Finds Success with College Baseball
Reagan Janda, son of Daryl and Rhonda Janda, is making quite a name for himself in college baseball circles. After being selected to the All-Centex team and the All- Brazos Valley team his senior year at Lexington High School, he signed with Frank Phillips College in Borger. Full Story
Mozelle White
October 28, 1915 - November 29, 2009
Mozelle White was born October 28, 1915 in Palestine, Texas to Walter and Viola (Walston) Broughton. She was a graduate of Elkhart High School and Nixon Business College.
On November 2, 1937, she and Bernard White were married in Palestine. They had two daughters. Full Story
Larry Dean Requardt
November 9, 1941 - December 1, 2009
Larry was born in Beasley, Texas to Henry & Caroline (Roehe) Requardt.
He was united in marriage to Jean Guttormson on March 19, 1960 in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Larry was a Machinist Mate in the U.S. Navy for 8 years and served during Vietnam.
He owned and operated Aluminum Polishing Etc. for 10 years and worked many years as a trim carpenter. Full Story
Betty Jean McClain
March21,1920- December5,2009
Betty Jean Pendery McClain was born on March 21, 1920 in Brookfield, Missouri to Walter & Esther (West) Pendery. She was united in marriage to William McClain on December 30, 1939 in Cameron, Missouri. Mrs. McClain was a homemaker who enjoyed crafts, crocheting and sewing. She was an excellent seamstress who also served as a church organist for many years. Full Story
Milton Roy Mersiovsky
October28,1926- December4,2009
Milton Roy Mersiovsky was born on October 28, 1926 in Serbin, Texas to Carl Robert & Hulda (Symm) Mersiovsky. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and obtained the rank of Private First Class before receiving his Honorable Discharge on May 25, 1946. He was united in marriage to Elaine Menzel on August 30, 1975 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin. Full Story
Dorothy M. (Dobraski) Skolaut
June3,1935- December4,2009
Dorothy was born on June 3, 1935 to Henry & Verna (Ripkowski) Dobraski in New Waverly, Texas. She attended and graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Houston, Texas. Dorothy married Richard Skolaut, her husband of 55 years, on January 15, 1955 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Houston. Full Story
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