Lexington ISD Considers Options



Lexington ISD Board of Trustees is considering their options concerning the repair of the foundation at the High School. In December of last year, during the holiday break, LISD had QS Tech, LLP, an engineering firm from Austin, do a detailed investigation of the high school foundation, since cracks in some of the walls had become substantial. QS Tech issued […]

Second Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery Case



Giddings Police arrested a second suspect in an armed robbery case that happened at the Knights Inn, located at 389 W. Austin, on Sunday, February 16, at 9:26 p.m. Laterick Rogers, who was arrested last week in connection with the robbery, drove the get-away vehicle during the crime. Further investigation revealed that a second suspect entered the motel, displayed a […]

Best of the Best Winners Announced!



B&M Ambulance Requests Additional $50K from County

Also asks for additional $50K from City of Giddings

The Lee County Commissioners’ Court heard a request from B&M Ambulance Service for an increase in the County’s yearly contribution to them from $129,000 to $179,000. Both Sylvan Mersiovsky and his son, Rodney, with B & M, also requested that the existing contract with the County, which has 2 1/2 years remaining, be extended for an additional five years. The […]

Local Elections Heat Up



In the Lexington City elections, several more people have picked up packets, and some have filed. In the Mayor’s race, Mayor Robert Willrich, Sr. and Opal Jane Lewis have signed up to run. Sam Scoggins, who has picked up a packet, but, as of press time, had not signed up to run, has posted flyers around town stating that he […]

Community Calendar



Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Lexington American Legion Coffee – 9 a.m.Story Time – Giddings Public Library10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014 Order of Easter Star Breakfast – LexingtonMasonic Lodge 7:30-10:00Lexington Log Cabins – Open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Giddings Rotary Club – NoonKountry Squares – Dancing – VFW Hall,Thorndale – 7 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2014 Lexington […]

Dear Editor



Dear Editor, To those who are concerned: I believe we are a nation “Under Fire” by those who would change us from our traditions. And, I often use sarcasm to make a point. It is not the intent of the column to be offensive, but to cause readers to think by looking at things from a different perspective. I remain […]

From the Mayor’s Desk



There are two important events occurring in our community over the next few days. The first is World Day of Prayer, which happens Friday at First Christian Church here in Lexington. The other will be held Monday, on the Square. It will also be an event for prayer, where locals are invited to join in praying for our community. I […]

On The Week OF



Week of Feb. 27, 1874: A petition, from a citizen’s group in Burleson county, was presented to the State Legislature, protesting the “mutilation of their territory to form a new county. February 25, 1874 – Galveston Daily News and the Waco Daily Examining [note: This was prior to the formation of Lee county, which saw the western section of Burleson […]

Eleven Indictments Handed Down



The Lee County Grand Jury handed down eleven indictments last Thursday, four to Lexington individuals. Devan Nail, 22 of Lexington, was indicted for forgery by passing – four counts. Samuel Martin Wesson, 29 of Lexington, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 (4-200 grams). Travis Elliott Wise, 24 of Lexington, was indicted on two counts, one […]