Elgin Rancher Loses 15 Head of Cattle

Cyanide produced from hybrid grass blamed

Jerry Abel reported this week that he lost 15 of 18 head of cattle recently, after letting them out to pasture in a field that supported a hybrid grass that is popular among Central Texas cattlemen. Tifton 85 was planted by Abel more than 15 years ago and that is the forage he prefers for the Corriente cattle he has […]

Taking a Break at VBS



Flood Plain Area of Lee County Defined



On Tuesday, July 10, a meeting hosted jointly by Lee County, the Cities of Lexington and Giddings, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be held to inform the public about new flood insurance rate maps and flood insurance. Lee County Judge Paul Fischer said, “This will be the best opportunity for people living in Lee County to see the […]

District Court Sentences Seven



Seven people were sentenced in the 21st District Court of Lee County on Thursday, June 21, with the Honorable Reva Towslee- Corbett presiding. Ruben Rocha, 46 of Giddings, was sentenced to 404 days confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice State Jail Facility for burglary of a building. He had his original sentence revoked and was assessed all previous […]

Fireworks Return



After two years of drought kept local municipalities and organizations from featuring their annual fireworks display, many will resurrect this popular event this year. The Lexington Chamber of Commerce, along with the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, will host its Fireworks in the Park event Wednesday evening, July 4, at the Lexington Memorial Park. Music, provided by DJ, Bill Tucker, will […]

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Community Calendar



Wednesday, June 27, 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 28, 2012 Lexington Masonic Lodge Coffee & Breakfast – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.Giddings Rotary Club – NoonLexington Log Cabins – Open 9 a.m. – […]

Community Baseball Report



Below are the results from lastweek’s games and next week’sscheduled games.WEEK11Fayetteville 12, Fedor 2 (7Innings) Serbin 24, Plum 20HR: Mason Becker (SER), E.J.Jones (PLUM), Weston Beseda(PLUM), Coy Guentert (PLUM);Highlights : Lance Krause (SER)3 for 3, 4 walks, E.J. Jones(PLUM) 5 for 6 Flatonia 10, Winchester 8WP: Adam Smith; LP: EthanLedwik; HR: Adam Smith(FLAT), Colter Zoch (WIN) Bernardo 14, Jackson County […]

From the Mayor’s Desk



The Lexington City Council will meet in a Special Meetingon Thursday, June 28th, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., at the WoodsonCommunity Center, 631 N. Rockdale, Lexington, Texas.The Agenda is as follows:1. Call meeting to order.2. Welcome guest.3. Citizen input.4. Discuss and possible action to approve bid to clean andCCTV 6” to 10” sewer mains.5. Discuss and possible action for BEFCO Engineering […]

Kristen Schubert Graduates from Tarleton State University



Kristen Schubert of Lexington graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the university’s Stephenville campus. Commencement ceremonies were held May 12, 2012, at Tarleton’s Memorial Stadium. Tarleton State University has released the Distinguished Students list for the spring 2012 semester. Students on the list include freshman and sophomore students who have a […]