Entire State Under Burn Ban, Less 7 Counties



In Lee County Commissioners’ Court last Monday, the Commissioners voted to continue the burn ban after learning again this week that the fire danger index is extremely high at 702, with 500 being the benchmark for danger. In fact, almost the entire state of Texas is under a burn ban. All this is predicated by the lack of rain and […]

County Business Progresses



During the Regular meeting of the Lee County Commissioners on Monday, the Texas Association of Counties presented to Lindy Krause, Lee County Treasurer, the Making a Difference Award. The award is earned through a record of excellence in the involvement and commitment to safety in the workplace. Only four counties in Texas received this prestigious award. The Commissioners also heard […]

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Three People Sentenced in District Court



Three people were sentenced in District Court held July 19, with the Honorable Terry Flenniken presiding. Luis Vega Resendez, 50 from Palmetto, Florida, was sentenced to 730 days confinement in the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice for Aggravated Assault causing serious bodily injury. He was ordered to pay $788 in court costs and fees. Marilyn Diane Wagoner, 38 of Giddings, […]

Chance Sherrill in All-Star Game



Chance Sherrill experienced something this week that was a once- in- a- lifetime event. He joined an elite group of 66 athletes from across the state that were selected to play in the annual Texas High School Coaches Association game. The game was played this past Tuesday night at Cowboy Stadium, a.k.a.Jerry’s World, in Dallas. This was the first time […]

Community Calendar



Wednesday, July 27 Story Time – Giddings Public Library 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Lexington American Legion Coffee – 9 a.m. Thursday, July 28 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 p.m. […]

Local Educators Attend 82nd Annual Convention



Local educators joined more than 800 key women educators from throughout the state for the 82nd Annual Convention of the Texas State Organization of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in McAllen, June 23- 25. Members spent the convention time attending special interest sessions for Certified Professional Education ( CPE) credit and Society workshops at the McAllen Convention Center in […]

From the Mayor’s Desk



I am pleased to let our residents know that the Police Department building has received a new roof, something it has needed for some time. We also welcome our new Police Chief, Jerry Bowden, who is already patrolling our streets and helping us rebuild that department. Help me in welcoming him and his wife to our community.

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Aqua Water Asks for Water Conservation



The General Manager of Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Bill Loven, has announced the immediate implementation of Stage 1 of the Aqua drought contingency plan. The goal of the conservation effort is to achieve a voluntary 10% reduction of daily water demand sufficient to stabilize water levels in key water storage tanks. The company will also discontinue all water main flushing […]