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Middle School Hosts Annual Valentine Dance

The Lexington Middle School hosted their Annual Valentines Dance on Friday night February 12, 2010. More...

Five Sentenced in District Court

On February 9, 2010, The Honorable Terry Flenniken, presiding judge, sentenced 5 individuals in the 21st District Court. More...

Jr. Livestock Season to Begin Soon

The Lee County Junior Livestock Show season will begin in March, making the timing perfect for the Northwest Lee County Youth Supporters to host their annual $10,000 Give Away fundraiser. More...

General Stories

From the Mayor ’s Desk

by Robert Willrich, Sr.

The City of Lexington will host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting next Tuesday, February 23, from 2 until 4 p.m. We hope to see everyone there as we give you a bird’seye view of our new, beautiful City Hall. More...

Dear Editor

Dear Editor: It seems there continues to be many opinons about the future of Alcoa in Rockdale.The topic of conversation can be heard all over Rockdale and surrounding towns. More...

LISD Trustees Attend Governance/Legal Seminar

Dr. Chuck Holt, Joe Green, Phillip Brown, Jeremy Romoser, and Alan Turner of Lexington I.S.D. More...

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Wednesday, February 17 Crafts, sewing, etc.@ Holy Family Catholic Church-9 a.m. Story Time @ Giddings Public Library - 10:30 - 11 a.m. American Legion Coffee - 9 a.m. Lexington City Council - 6 p.m. More...

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Church

Minister’s Message

True Love is Truthful
By Rev. Linda O’Neal of Lexington and Blue United Methodist Churches

Very young children are precious and innocent, but parenting gets more difficult when children become old enough to prevaricate convincingly. More...

The World Day of Prayer

For several years many of the women in our community have gathered together to participate in the “World Day of Prayer” which is coordinated by Christian Women United and is scheduled for the first Friday in March each year. More...

Adina Christian Church to Feature The Texans

Adina Christian Church will feature an evening with The Texans on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Edna Mae Duvall

September 6, 1928 - February 9, 2010

Edna Mae Smith Duvall was born on September 6, 1928 in Lee County, Texas to James & Lillie (McDowell) Smith. Edna was a lifelong farmer in the Lee County area. More...

Richard E. Fritz

January 18, 1933 - February 11, 2010

Richard E. Fritz, Jr. was born on January 18, 1933 in Kensington, PA, he was the son of Richard E. and Margaret (McGowen) Fritz, Sr. More...

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Lee County is Sitting on Pins and Needles

Lee County is sitting on pins and needles as the deadline approaches to hear whether or not it will be awarded a grant that will be used to improve FM 696 northwest of Lexington. More...

Early Voting Has Started

Early voting for the March 2, 2010 Primaries started this past Tuesday and will continue through Friday, February 26. Registered voters can vote early at the Giddings Public Library every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

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Kerry Bexley (left) and his wife Kim are seen being awarded the $10,000 winner’s certificate from Gary Turner at the Northwest Lee County Youth Supporters Give Away held earlier this month.PHOTO More...

JANUARY 2010 SALES TAX ALLOCATION AMOUNTS

CITY THIS LAST % YTD YTD % PERIOD YEAR More...

Police

Sheriff ’s Report

by Lee County Sheriff Rodney Meyer

February 8, 2010 Deputy Crockett was dispatched to check on some cattle that appeared to be in poor health on CR 222. The owner of the cows has not been determined and investigation continues on this case. More...

Lexington Police Report

January 2010

Offenses Investigated 04 Incidents 31 Arrest Misdemeanor 05 Arrest Felony 02 Assist Other Agencies 16 Calls to L.I.S.D. More...

Giddings Police Report

February 8, 2010 More...

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Community News

Algebra? Seriously?

by Laura Snyder

“Who invented Algebra, Mom?” my son asked, frustrated. My mouth said “I don’t know, honey. Let’s find out,” but my mind was saying “Probably some twisted soul with too much time on his hands.” More...

Maintaining Your Wildlife Valuation

The implementation and record keeping of wildlife management should be the same as any agricultural practice. Records of expenses, receipts, and any other pertinent documentation should be maintained annually. More...

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

The American Legion Auxiliary is offering a scholarship to a junior girl from Lexington High School to attend Texas Bluebonnet Girls State, June 13 – 19, 2010. This scholarship is open to junior girls from Lexington High School. More...

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Sports

Eagles Fall to Lago Vista

by Mike Organ

Lexington played Lago Vista a tough game Friday night but fell to the home standing Vikings 61- 59 on late scores. The Vikings tied the game with a three-pointer at 59. After the three-pointer, Lexington took a time out to set up a play. More...

Softball and Baseball

by Mike Organ

After last weeks schedule was wiped out by weather, the Lady Eagle softballers are ready to open the season. Lexington opened the season Tuesday in Cameron with the JV game starting at 5:00. More...

Sports Thoughts….

by Mike Organ

The Eagles have hit a down time in basketball. They have qualified for the playoffs and will play either Hempstead or Schulenburg in the first round of the playoffs. Get ready to travel to the playoff site and root the Birds to victory. More...

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