Bank Hands Over Keys to the City



The City of Lexington signed closing papers with Prosperity Bank last Friday afternoon on the old bank building located on the Square in downtown Lexington. The bank building will be used as the new City Hall. City Council member Tony Tavary, who serves on the new City Hall Committee, said, “We are very happy to finally have closed on the […]

City Adopts Balanced Budget



The Lexington City Council adopted a balanced budget for their fiscal year October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, at their regular council meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. According to the City’s CPA, Doug Thielemann with Urban, Thielemann, Oltmann and Company, LLP, the approved budget has total expenditures of $2,570,438, a decrease of $236,666 from the previous year’s budget. […]

Lexington ISD Earns Superior Financial Rating



Lexington Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ Schools FIRST financial accountability rating system. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Holt offered a report in a public hearing before the Lexington ISD School Board on Monday, September 21, 2009 that outlined the achievement of the district. The FIRST rating system uses 21 indicators found […]

County Increases Taxes



At the regular meeting of the Lee County Commissioner’s Court on Monday, September 28, 2009, The Court adopted the County’s 2009- 2010 Budget. The Court also ratified the tax revenue increase reflected in this new budget. The tax rate to support this budget will be $0.6378 per hundred dollar valuation and is an increase of 6.55% over last year. By […]

Rains Welcome But Drought Impact Lingers



“The rains may have finally begun to fall across much of the Lone Star State, but a few rainclouds does not mean Texans will soon recover from the horrible drought conditions many have faced for more than a year,” Lee County Farm Bureau President Mike Organ said. “Since before January 1, much of South and Central Texas was plagued by […]

From the Mayor’s Desk



The City is really excited about preparing the new City Hall for our use. You will see many activities happening in and around the bank building on the corner of Third Street and Rockdale Street. Please proceed with caution when workers are present in order to help keep them safe. We are looking forward to serving you in our new […]

State Representative Tim Kleinschmidt Meets with Constituents



In an effort to reach all of the residents and business owners in Texas House District 17 which includes Bastrop, Brazos (part), Burleson, Colorado, Fayette and Lee Counties, Representative Tim Kleinschmidt has established a monthly meeting schedule with each county to provide an opportunity for constituents to meet with his staff should they need assistance. The October schedule is as […]

Livestock Forage Disaster Program



Farm Service Agency ClarifiesLivestock Eligibility Program Requirements- Emphasis on Insurance Requirements Juan M. Garcia, Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Texas, announced that Texas FSA offices statewide are now accepting applications for benefits under the provisions of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program ELAP) and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) as outlined […]

Grocery Prices Continue Downward Trend in Texas



Texas grocery shoppers continue to collect on savings in 2009, according to the latest results from Texas Farm Bureau’s Grocery Price Watch. Food prices in the third quarter of the year rang in at an average of $50.46, which is 75 cents or 2 percent cheaper than the same16 pantry staples cost three months ago in the Lone Star State. […]

“Another Model for Health Care Reform”



Americans love having options. From the food we eat to the cars we drive, we relish making our own choices based on our preferences and what is best for ourselves and our families. Health care should not be an exception. Yet the proposals put forward by the Obama administration and the Democratic congressional leadership would create a massive government plan […]