Vandals Hit Blue Volunteer Fire Department



On August 10, at about 8:15 a.m., Blue Volunteer Fire Department Chief, Rick Isaacs, called the Lee County Sheriff ’s Department concerning vandalism of their building. Deputy Flores was dispatched to the Station to meet with Isaacs regarding the vandalism. According to Isaacs, he went to the Station at about 8 that morning. Everything looked fine from the outside. He […]

Another Sighting of Naked Man



The Lee County Sheriff’s Department reports this week that the illusive Naked Man was seen again last week. As the Leader reported, he was seen on August 10. This week’s Sheriff ’s Report includes a second sighting, on August 14. On August 10, a caller reported that a white truck was pulled over on Hwy 21 near a construction zone. […]

Busy Week for County Schools



Lee County school districts have already brought their teachers back to their campuses, as they get ready to welcome students on Monday, August 24, this year’s first day of school. In advance of the first day of school, several campuses will be hosting orientation and/or Meet the Teacher events on Thursday of this week.. While Lexington High School Seniors, Juniors […]

Six Sentenced in District Court



Six people were sentenced in the 21st Judicial District Court of Lee County on Tuesday, August 11, with the Honorable Carson Campbell presiding. Aaron Deshae Sheppard, 22 of Lexington, was sentenced for burglary of a habitation and for forgery of a financial instrument. In the first case, his original sentence was revoked and he was sentenced to five years confinement […]

Skateboarders Seen in Middle of 290



The Lee County Sheriff’s office was called about two separate reports of skateboarders riding in the middle of Highway 290, west of Giddings, near CR 205 last week. On August 12, at about 10 a.m., a motorist reported that a teenager was skateboarding on the roadway. Deputy Mastronardi went to the Bastrop County line looking for the young person, but […]

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Lexington City Council



The Lexington City Council met in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 12th, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Woodson Community Center, 631 N. Rockdale, Lexington, Texas. Present was Mayor Charlotte Hooper and Councilpersons Tim Brown, Chad Wallingsford, Alan Milligan and Allen Retzlaff. Mayor Charlotte Hooper called the meeting to order and welcomed the guest. 3. Citizen input. (1) Melinda […]

One Nation Under Fire



Side note: Donald Trump is still leading in the polls. We like to think that it’s Congress and the Senate who are the blockers of progress in our country. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that the real stallers are the bureaucrats and their White House directors. Months after the IRS scandal, we are still waiting to see the revealing […]

Lexington Police Report



August 12, 2015 Cpt. Wooldridge arrested Mathew Mullen in the 8800 Blk of Hwy 77 on an outstanding warrant for Harassment (Telephone Threat). Mullen was placed under arrest and transported to the Lee County Jail, where he was booked in and jailed. Officer Walton conducted a security check at the Cefco and located a subject attempting to travel to Rockdale […]

Sheriff’s Report



August 10, 2015 Cpl Rudolph and Deputy Holloway responded to a rollover accident on Hwy 21 in Lincoln. Trooper Thorp worked the crash report. A motorist reported that a black BMW was traveling at a high rate of speed on Hwy 290 East headed westbound. Deputy Flores attempted to locate the vehicle. Deputy Flores was dispatched to the Blue Fire […]