On Saturday, October 3, at about 1:24 a.m., Officer Fredrick Kelly with the Lexington Police Department witnessed a 1995 white Buick Century four door sedan fail to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of FM 1624 and Rockdale Street in town. He attempted to conduct a traffic stop for the minor violation; however, the driver would not stop […]
Grand Jury Indicts Seven
The Lee County Grand Jury handed down 11 indictments to seven individuals last week. Dustin Eugene Dickman, 24 of Elgin, was indicted for Forgery; Mark Newell Ferguson, 56 of Smithville, was indicted for Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon – Bodily Injury; Damion Allyn Paluch, 36 of Spring, was indicted for Driving While Intoxicated With Child Passenger; Aureliano Perez, 44 […]
Prominent Community Leader Dies
Leonard Alfred Kriegel passed away on October 1, 2009 at the age of 89. Leonard was co-owner with his wife, Margaret, of Leonard’s and Margaret’s, a clothing store in downtown Giddings for over 40 years. Throughout the years Leonard gave unselfishly of his time and talents to a variety of organizations including his church, community and profession. Leonard was active […]
Five Sentenced in District Court Action
In the 21st Judicial District Court of Lee County, Texas on October 1, 2009, with the Honorable Terry Flenniken presiding, five individuals were sentenced. Patrick Richard Beasley, 25 of Lexington, received 7 years probation for an Arson conviction. He was assessed $3380 in fines, fees and restitution. He must also perform 200 hours of community service restitution and attend Anger […]
Lifelong Resident and Beloved Teacher Passes Away
Betty Jo Parker Harrison of Lexington passed away on Wednesday, September 30, at the age of 87. Betty Jo was born in Lexington and lived most of her life there. She graduated from Lexington High School at the age of 16, before attending Baylor University. She graduated from Baylor with a degree in Education and Food Science, later returning to […]