LISD Holds Reins on Taxes; Plans Raises for Teachers



On August 27th, Lexington ISD doors will be opened to about 930 students with 28 less staff members than were there in the 2009-2010 school year. The Texas Legislature’s decision to cut public education funding by $5.4 billion statewide cost Lexington schools about 1.2 million dollars over the last three-year period, and twenty eight positions. About $1,121,168.00 of the shortfall […]

Red Hat Ladies Encourage Support of Local Business



Local Business Burglarized



Michael Lerche learned early Wednesday morning, August 8, that his business may have been burglarized. A friend and neighbor arrived into town early Wednesday to take his daughter to volleyball practice. After dropping her off, he drove past Lexington Feed and Farm, located across from the Middle School at the corner of Third Street and Hwy. 77 when he noticed […]

District Court Sends Five to Jail



The 21st Judicial District Court saw five people sentenced to jail confinement, with two others missing that experience, having been given probation. The Honorable Reva Towslee-Corbett presided over the court on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Constance Remke Burke, 48 of Houston, was sentenced to ten years confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for possession of a controlled substance […]

City Sales Tax Figures Up Substantially



Sales tax allocations from the State Comptroller showed a 57.87% increase for Lexington last week. Mayor Robert Willrich reported receiving $27,573.01, $9,191 of which goes to the Lexington Economic Development Corporation. Giddings received 2.82% more over the same period last year. As a whole, the County’s sales tax allocations are up 17.73% for the year. Also reported by Mayor Willrich […]

Commissioners Consider Facility Use, Burn Ban and More



The Lee County Commissioners learned on Monday that St. Mark’s Medical Center, who currently rents about half of the old Medical Building on East Industry in Giddings, will be vacating the property as of October 31 of this year. This is a recent development, and since there are currently no potential buyers for the building, the County will have a […]

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Community Calendar



Wednesday, August 15 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, August 16 Lexington Masonic Lodge Coffee & Breakfast – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.Lexington Log Cabins – Open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Giddings Rotary Club – NoonLexington […]

Recess on the River



Combined Community Action is hosting its 9th Annual “Recess on the River” Fundraiser. All funds raised will benefit the Meals on Wheels program and the senior citizens of area communities that benefit from this MOW. This IBCA sanctioned BBQ Cook Off will be held at River Bend Park in Smithville on September 21 and 22. Combined Community Action’s Meals on […]

From the Mayor’s Desk

Regular Meeting Minutes

The Lexington City Council met in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., at the Woodson Community Center, 631 N. Rockdale, Lexington, Texas. Present were Mayor Robert Willrich, Sr., Councilpersons Opal Lewis, Tim Brown, Greg Langehennig, Charlotte Hooper, Chris Billings and City Attorney Tim Kleinschmidt. Mayor Robert Willrich, Sr. brought the meeting to order and welcomed […]