It’s Official – Capt. Yarbrough Made Interim Chief

To take over duties of Chief of Police following resignation of Bowden, officially July 1

Last Wednesday, the Lexington City Council voted unanimously to make Captain Clarence Yarbrough the Interim Chief of Police in the absence of Chief Jerry Bowden. Bowden submitted a Letter of Resignation last week, effective June 30, 2012; therefore, the Council voted to act quickly to cover his position after accepting his resignation. For the time being, after making Yarbrough Interim […]

The Lexington ES Lunch Ladies



Lee County Grand Jury Indicts 15



The Lee County Grand Jury indicted 15 people, for a total of 23 infractions, on Friday, June 8. Louis D. Byers, 18 of the Texas Youth Commission in Giddings, was indicted for assault against a public servant. Toni Mondrelle James, 30 of Giddings, was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon – threat and for criminal mischief ($1,500 to […]

Nick Hester Retires



After serving 18 years as Justice of the Peace – Precinct 3, Nick Hester issued notice to the Lee County Commissioners that he intends to resign, effective July 31, of this year. When asked about his decision, Judge Hester said, “I’m 89 years old, I’ve served for 18 years as Justice of the Peace, and I figure it’s time I […]

Lexington Man Sentenced in Court



A Lexington man was sentenced to 180 days confinement in the Lee County Law Enforcement Center for theft of property, valued at less than $1,500, with two or more previous convictions. Jason Ray Schulze, 39 years of age, was sentenced on Thursday, June 14, in the 21st District Court of Lee County with the Honorable Terry Flenniken presiding. Schulze was […]

School Board Votes to Construct New Press Box at Field

Safety issues sole reason for decision

The Lexington Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met in their regular June board meeting this past Monday, and approved the tear down of the existing press box at Eagle Stadium, along with constructing a new one. A Facilities Utilization Study last year deemed the press box to be unsafe. Their study revealed extensive termite damage, which has weakened the […]

Community Calendar



Wednesday, June 20, 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, June 21, 2012 Lexington Masonic Lodge Coffee & Breakfast – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.Lexington Log Cabins – Open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Giddings Rotary Club […]

Dear Editor



Dear Editor: To the good citizens of Lexington and (Interim) Chief Yarbrough,Good morning. I have only been here for ten years but I have observed many problems with the Police Dept. from a corrupt Police Chief to corrupt Police Officers. Recently I have noticed a favorable change in the Police Dept. Just this weekend, I saw Officer Blake Jirasek simply […]

From the Mayor’s Desk



When you have concerns about your City and the services it provides, please come into City Hall and enter my office. My door is always open.

The Cross Around My Neck




I wear this cross around my neck as a simple reminder to myself of the fact that I am a Christian. No matter where I may be, this cross is not magic nor is it a good luck charm. It isn’t meant to protect me from every physical harm. It’s not for all the world to see. It’s simply an […]