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New Business in Town May be a Hint to an Improved Economy

If you’ve driven south on Hwy. 77 at the FM 696 East blinking yellow light, you’ve noticed a large piece of construction going up. More...

District Court Hands Down Sentences

The 21st Judicial District County of Lee County was held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, with the Honorable Reva Towslee-Corbett presiding. More...

Homecoming Art Exhibit

This year’s Homecoming Art Exhibit has a change of venue. It will be held in the old St. Joseph Family Medicine Clinic located on the Square next to Botts Title. More...

General Stories

From the Mayor’s Desk

Welcome Home
by Robert Willrich, Sr.

We are celebrating the 45th Annual Lexington Homecoming. The fun begins with the Community Singing held at First Baptist Church on Thursday and ends with the Homecoming Lunch on Sunday. More...

Dear Editor

Editor: I live on CR 326, almost two miles from the Lexington city limits. Lexington city council members do not travel CR 326 to get to work or to patronize Lexington’s businesses. I do. My neighbors do. More...

Lexington Log Cabins News

This year’s exhibit during Homecoming covers the early schools of Lee County. Portions of the exhibit will be in the Roddy- Fowler cabin and the Heritage Center, facing 4th Street. More...

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Wednesday, April 28 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. More...

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Church

Church Briefs

First Shiloh Baptist Church Thrall More...

Minister’s Message

by Rev. Linda O’Neal of Lexington and Blue United Methodist Churches

Helping People in Our Town The Lexington Ministerial Alliance takes up offerings at Fifth Sunday Sings, at the Homecoming Sing, and at the Community Thanksgiving Service. The money goes to help needy people in our town. More...

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School

Lexington Elementary School Honor Roll

All A’s Third Grade: Kayla Boettcher, Jeremiah Cargill, Lillie Clifford, McKenzie Dimock, William Dorsett, Luke Drosche, Cade Hawley, Caroline Heller, Katelyn Iselt, Stassney Krueger, Blake Ragland, Caitlyn Scheel, Garrett Stamport More...

Lexington Middle School Honor Roll

All A’s 6th Grade: Jessica Chrisner, Kate Drosche, Tyler Krenek, Krista Lerche, Taylor Macik 7th Grade: Alyssa Dussetschleger, Maegan Sanders, Kaitlyn Romoser, Caitlin Sherrill More...

Grad Bash 2013 Working to Leave a Heritage

The parents of the LHS Graduating Class of 2013 have been searching for ways to leave a heritage for their children and they have come up with a unique way to do just that. More...

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Obituaries

Ellen LaVerne Dunkin Clark March 23, 1951 - April 22, 2010

Ellen LaVerne Clark age 75 of Lexington passed away Thursday. LaVerne was born April 21, 1935 in Bastrop County, Texas to Jess Robert and Garland Mae (Huff) Dunkin. She was a homemaker and rancher. More...

Leona Irene Mitschke Knippa December 22, 1924 - April 25, 2010

Leona Irene Mitschke Knippa was welcomed into this world in the Lincoln area on December 22, 1924, as one of twelve children born to Oswald and Emma (Benad) Mitschke. More...

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Posted Speed Limit Stirs Up Drivers and Residents, Alike

At least three people have signed up to speak at a special called meeting of the Lexington City Council this Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m. More...

Early Voting Underway

Early voting for the upcoming City and School Board elections started this week and will continue until May 4. Two people have signed up to run for Lexington Mayor, incumbent Robert Lee Willrich, Sr. and longtime resident Chester Smith. More...

Routine but Important Discussion Considered by Commissioners

At the Regular Meeting of the Lee County Commissioners’ Court on Monday, April 26, the Commissioners discussed at length changes to the past practices of the review and handling of bill paying and receiving reports from the different Departmen More...

Police

Sheriff ’s Report

by Lee County Sheriff Rodney Meyer

April 19, 2010 Deputy York and Deputy Carvin were dispatched to a family disturbance on FM 696 in Lexington. Upon arrival the family member that was causing problems had already left the scene. More...

Giddings Police Report

April 19, 2010 At 9:52 p.m., Officer Carvin met with Olivia Gonzales at the Police Department in reference to a prior assault and criminal mischief. Case active and under investigation. April 20, 2010 More...

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Community News

Lexington Garden Club News

by Nita Levy

April 8, garden clubbers went on a field trip to the Luminant Plant off 696 West. The program was given by staff members who gave a most interesting and outstanding talk on how the land is restored after lignite is removed from it. More...

Lexington Blood Drive Scheduled for 5-11-10

by Rev. Linda O’Neal

There will be a blood drive held at the Lexington United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, May 11, from 1 to 6 PM. The Blood Drives are sponsored by the American Red Cross and benefit everyone in the community. More...

From the Chef’s Corner

Skillet Cornbread

My wife has prepared so many variations of cornbread, I can count them on both hands. This one is a little different than most. 3 Tbs. bacon drippings or vegetable oil 2 cups buttermilk 1 large egg 1 ¾ cups white cornmeal 1 tsp. More...

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Sports

Lady Eagles Tie for First

by Mike Organ

With the 13-3 win over Lago Vista, the Lexington Lady Eagles tied Rogers for first place in District 25-AA. The two teams have tied the last two years for first place. More...

Eagles Stop Bees

Ends Long Losing Streak
by Mike Organ

Lexington ended a long losing streak with a 7-4 win over the Academy Bees Friday night between storms.The Eagles created a storm of their own in the top of the seventh inning to win the game. More...

Lago Licks Eagles

by Mike Organ Lexington suffered a 13-2 loss to Lago Vista in their final home game of the season. The Eagles will finish their season with two games on the road against Academy and district co-leader Salado. More...

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