Bragging Rights for a Whole Year



Several businesses and people have earned bragging rights for the next year after being chosen the Best of the Best in Lee County during the Leader’s Fourth Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. With several hundred ballots cast, readers of the Leader have let their voices be heard! The most popular categories, by total number of votes cast, included Best Breakfast, Best […]

Lexington EMS Fundraiser Entertains Locals



Eagles Named to All-Brazos Valley Teams

Holcomb Named Brazos Valley Coach of the Year

Several Lexington Eagles and their coach were honored recently, having been named to the All- Brazos Valley teams. Kogan Garrett was chosen as the first team quarterback for the Eagle distribution area. Jason Washington was honored as a wide receiver on the first team. Will Holcomb received recognition for his consistent performance on the offensive line that averaged over 400 […]

LPGCD to Face Challengers



The Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District (LPGCD) will face two challengers in the next couple of weeks, each challenger coming at LPGCD from different angles. End Op, L.P., a water marketer who plans to sell water to the Hays/Bexar county area, and points beyond, has submitted a petition to appeal Groundwater Management Area 12 Desired Future Conditions ( DFC), claiming […]

Organ, Ramsey Honored



The Lexington Masonic Lodge will give Mike Organ this year’s Community Builder’s Award Saturday night. This prestigious award is given to local volunteers whose unselfish acts work to better our community. Mike works tirelessly as a volunteer in a number of capacities in and around Lexington. He is the voice you hear at local sporting events, an active face behind […]

From the Mayor’s Desk



Congratulations to the Lexington Eagle and Lady Eagle basketball teams, from all grade levels, for a great season! It’s always so nice to see our young people excel at their many talents. We’re very fortunate to have students who are not only athletic, but academically proficient, as well! Lexington is a wonderful town in many ways!

Lexington Garden Club News



Master Gardener Autumn Harry was the guest speaker at the February 9th meeting of the Lexington Garden Club, where she gave a presentation on Gourds. She has been growing these interesting plants for many years and shared how to grow, harvest, store, use and care for gourds as well as a slide show of different varieties and samples for members […]

Community Calendar



Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Story Time – Giddings Public Library 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.Lexington American Legion Coffee – 9 a.m.Chess Night at 40 Acre Wood – Downtown Lexington 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012 Lexington Masonic Lodge Coffee & Breakfast – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.Giddings Rotary Club – NoonLexington Log Cabins – Open 9 a.m. – […]

A New Coffeehouse in Lexington



A new “coffeehouse” will be opening on Sunday, March 4th at 10:40 a.m. at the Lexington United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to drop by for some fresh, hot coffee, breakfast goodies and especially the friendly banter with good, ol’ small town folks. The good news is that the LUMC Coffeehouse is free! According to Pastor Lance Richards, “This will […]

South Lee County VFD to Receive Grant



The South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department will receive a grant of $157,052 to support firefighters and their work as first responders, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Friday. The funding will be used for training and support operations, and to purchase firefighter safety and rescue equipment. It comes through the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation […]