Community Support Saves Giddings State School

Over 400 jobs saved; 35 more to come

Last Friday, June 3, the Board of the Texas Youth Commission, with direction from the Texas Legislature, voted to continue the operations at Giddings State School and five other secure facilities throughout the state. Three facilities will be closed and two will be combined into one. GSS Superintendent Stan DeGerolami said, following Friday’s announcement by the Texas Youth Commission, “We […]

Firefighters’ Quick Response Saves Home



A home located at the corner of Hwy. 77 and Hilliard Street just north of Loop 123 in Lexington, suffered severe damage due to a fire last Tuesday morning. The initial investigation revealed that the cause of the fire may have been a flashlight charger located in the front bedroom. The Lexington Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 8:25 a.m. […]

Tragic Drowning of Toddler



Last Saturday, June 4, a 2 ½ year old girl tragically drowned in a pond in south Lee County. At 10:08 a.m. on Saturday, the Lee County Sheriff ’s Office received a 911 call regarding a child that had been found in a stock pond at 1096 PR 6001. Emma Rose Johnson had been in the pond for an unknown […]

Survivor Lap Kicks Off Relay for Life



Friday, June 10, at the Giddings High School Buffalo Stadium, the Lee County Relay for Life will begin at 7 p.m. with the Survivor Lap. After that the Luminaria ceremony will take place. Teams are asked to have one person walking at all times. After dark, people who have been touched by cancer are honored and loved ones lost to […]

Photo



Photo



Community Calendar



Wednesday, June 8 Story Time – Giddings Public Library 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Lexington American Legion Coffee – 9 a.m. Lexington City Council Meeting – Woodson Community Bldg. – 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9 Lexington Masonic Lodge Coffee & Breakfast – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Lexington Log Cabins – Open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lexington Garden Club […]

Outdoor News

May 23, 2011

Over the Memorial Day weekend, Lee, Burleson and Washington county game wardens were assisted by two game warden cadets in their final water safety field trip prior to graduation in late July. The cadets received instruction in boating operations, citation writing, community policing and expected duties while on public water. The weekend culminated by the cadets being evaluated on their […]

From the Mayor’s Desk



REGULAR MEETINGThe Lexington City Council will meet in Regular Session onWednesday, June 8th, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., at the WoodsonCommunity Center.Agenda:1. Call meeting to order.2. Welcome guest.3. Citizen input.4. Approve minutes of the following meetings – May 12th,19th and 26th, 2011.5. Discuss and possible action to approve paying bills for themonth of May 2011.6. Cherry Stover has asked to speak […]

Governor’s Small Business Forum Set for Giddings



Giddings Economic Development hosts informative, one-day forum for small business owners Small business owners in the Giddings area will benefit from valuable information designed to assist them as they grow and expand their businesses at the Governor’s Small Business Forum “Solid Principles In A Challenging Economy” in Giddings, Texas; from 8a.m. to 2p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the […]