Rains Not Enough to Lift Burn Ban

Court Issues Early Restrictions on Fireworks

The Lee County Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday, May 23, to continue the County Wide Burn Ban. This is in spite of the recent rains. Although some parts of the County received up to 5 inches of rain, other areas received as little as an inch and a half. With the fire danger index still over 500, at 521, and […]

Lexington Council Members Sworn In



Eminent Domain Reform Signed Into Law



A decade- long struggle to strengthen Texas private property rights ended successfully this week as Senate Bill 18, the eminent domain reform bill, became law. “Congratulations are in order to our farmers and ranchers in Lee County and all around the state. Eminent domain has been reformed!” said Lee/ Bastrop County Texas Farm Bureau President Mike Organ. “This legislation is […]

City Begins Interviewing for Police Chief



Mayor Robert Willrich, Sr. announced this week that the City of Lexington has narrowed its search for a new Police Chief. Starting with over 50 applicants, the committee formed to select a new Chief has narrowed the number of applicants for interviewing to 20. The interviewing process will begin on June 2 and continue until June 13. Mayor Willrich said, […]

Four People Sentenced



Four people were sentenced in District Court on May 17, 2011. The Honorable Reva Towslee- Corbett presided. Ygnacio Hernandez Gaitan aka Ignacio Hernandez Gaitan, 54 of Giddings, was sentenced for DWI-subsequent. He received 2 years confinement in TDCJ, and ordered to pay $548 in court costs andfeesandhavea2years driver’s license suspension. Davie Ronald Beverly, 53 of Caldwell, was sentenced for theft […]

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Community Calendar



Wednesday, May 25 Story Time – Giddings Public Library 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Lexington American Legion Coffee – 9 a.m. Thursday, May 26 Lexington Masonic Lodge Coffee & Breakfast– 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Giddings Rotary Club – Noon Lexington Log Cabins – Open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kountry Squares – Dancing – VFW Hall, Thorndale – 7 […]

Outdoor News



May 23, 2011 On May 21st, area game wardens held a dual agency training session with Lower Colorado River Authority rangers in Bastrop. The training was held at the Bastrop Fire Department at Tahitian Village. Region IX game wardens conduct an annual “wet lab” to review and apply Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) techniques. In a controlled environment, volunteer drinkers […]

From the Mayor’s Desk



Congratulations to all area High School students who will be graduating this weekend! This will be a big weekend for a lot of folks, with graduation, the Memorial Day weekend and the Lexington American Legion’s 21 Gun Salute on the Square happening this Sunday at 3. Be safe and enjoy the festivities!

Tavary Receives Plaque of Appreciation From City