New Oilfield Company May be Moving to the County

Bringing potential for 23 high paying jobs

John Simmang, President of the Giddings Economic Development Corporation, told the Commissioners during Commissioners’ Court Monday morning that negotiations were moving along nicely toward having a new oilfield equipment company locate in Lee County. The name of the company was not disclosed, but the agenda for the Commissioners’ Court called the project “National Brown Company”. The Court was requested to […]

No Vote on New Fire Truck for Giddings VFD



During their regular meeting on Monday, February 10, 2014, the Lee County Commissioners heard a request from the Giddings Volunteer Fire Department, to help fund the purchase of a new ladder truck. The request was made by Fire Chief Jimmy Mitschke, who said it concerned two major points. First, there is no equipment readily available in the county that provides […]

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Two People Sentenced in District Court



Two people were sentenced in the 21st Judicial District Court of Lee County on February 6, 2014, with the Honorable Judge Carson Campbell presiding. Christopher Jay McEwen was sentenced on two counts: one, theft of a firearm; and two, bail jumping. In the theft case, he was sentenced to seven months confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and […]

City Council to Look at Resolutions for Savannah Park Apts.



In their regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, the Lexington City Council will look at approving two resolutions in support of a substantial remodeling to the interior of the 24-unit Savannah Park Apts. that will bring each unit up to current ADA accessibility standards. The resolutions will support the promotion of affordable housing, and waive building permit fees toward […]

Airplane Crash Across from Jump School



A light weight airplane, with only the pilot on board, crashed Sunday afternoon in a pasture across from the Austin Skydiving Center located on FM 696 East, a few miles outside of Lexington. Cindy Gibson, owner of the jump school, said, “Keith Doyle, one of our regular pilots, was coming in on his final approach Sunday afternoon, after carrying his […]

Lee County Republicans February Meeting



Lee County Republicans had their first meeting of the year on February 4, 2014, at Circle W Restaurant of Giddings. The meeting focused on two main issues: the “Meet the Candidates” Cornbread and Beans Supper on February 28 (Friday night) at the American Legion Hall in Lexington, and the Primary Election of March 4 (Tuesday). The Cornbread and Beans supper […]

Milam Community Theater Auditions Scheduled



Milam Community Theater will hold auditions for the Agatha Christie murder mystery “The Patient” 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, and 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17. “The Patient” follows a woman who is paralyzed after a fall. The production then delves into the question of whether it was an accident or attempted murder. The production requires five men and four […]

From the Mayor’s Desk



REGULARMEETING The Lexington City Council will meet in a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 12th, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., at the Woodson Community Center, 631 N. Rockdale, Lexington, Texas. Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order.2. Welcome guest.3. Citizen input.4. Approve the minutes of the following meetings – January8th & 16th, 2014.5. Discuss and possible action to approve paying the billsfor […]

Community Calendar



Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Lexington American Legion Coffee – 9 a.m.Story Time – Giddings Public Library 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.Lexington City Council Meeting – Woodson CommunityBldg. – 6 p.m.Hospice Brazos Valley – Pot luck Dinner –Men and Women Who Have Lost a Spouse– 6:00 pm – 8:00 p.m.- 979-277-9525 Thursday, February 13, 2014 Order of Eastern Star Breakfast – […]