False Sense of Security Leads to High Water Rescue



Giddings and Dime Box Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a high water rescue last Sunday, November 1, at about 1 p.m. after a man was spotted in his truck on CR 117, about ¾ of a mile off CR430 in Dime Box, near where the Middle Yegua Creek flows. Steven Juel, Chief of the Dime Box VFD said Steve […]

Powerful Storms Swell Creeks and Damage Roadways



A line of powerful storms hit Lee County last Friday, dumping almost three of the five inches of rain received in Lexington in about 45 minutes. That same system filled area creeks to overflowing, flooding roadways and, in some cases, causing serious damage to many roads. In a conversation with the Leader on Monday, Lee County Precinct 3 Commissioner Alan […]

Lady Eagles Spank Whitney – Win Bi-District



The Lexington Lady Eagles spanked the Whitney Lady Cats in three sets 25- 13, 25-14, 25-6, Monday night in Robinson. Lexington was only challenged in the first set when the score reached 15-12. Other than that, there was never anything close to being seriously challenged. In the first set, Lexington jumped out to a quick 8-2 lead on two kills […]

City To Raise Electrical and Water Rates



The Lexington City Council voted last week to raise electric and water rates. Beginning in Januray, the base electric rate will go from $5 to $10. While the base rate for water will not be going up, households and businesses will see a sliding scale increase on their water usage, after 5,000 gallons, also beginning in January. The rates will […]

Veterans Day Program



Lexington High School will host their Annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, at 10 a.m. at Eagle Stadium. The program will be moved to the gym in case of inclement weather. The students always orchestrate a wonderful, patriotic, presentation that focuses on the importance of honoring our veterans, both past and present. The LHS award winning band will […]

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Lexington Chamber Announces Winners



The Lexington Chamber of Commerce announced the results from the Lexington Chamber Halloween Costume Contest held last Saturday night. Winning Cutest Costume was Kaylie Kelly as Raggedy Ann. The Scariest Costume went to Chesney Lamb, who came dressed as a Zombie. The Funniest Costume went to Ashlena Hansen, her daughter Devan Simpson, and friend Charee Gilland, representing Willy Wonka and […]

City Council Regular Meeting



The Lexington City Council met in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Woodson Community Center, 631 N. Rockdale, Lexington, Texas. Present were Mayor Charlotte Hooper and Councilpersons Melinda Muhl, Chad Wallingsford, Alan Milligan and Allen Retzlaff. Councilperson Tim Brown was absent. Mayor Charlotte Hooper called the meeting to order and welcomed the guest. […]

Third Quarter’s Top Agents



Two Hermann Sons life insurance agents from the Lexington area have been recognized as top producers for the third quarter of 2015. The Marketing Department of the Grand Lodge, Order of the Sons of Hermann in the State of Texas has announced that Loretta Chilek finished the quarter in second place in Region 2 in the new premium income generated […]

Sheriff’s Report



October 26, 2015 A motorist reported that a white truck drove off the roadway on CR 309 in Lexington. Deputy Grover assisted Trooper Thorp. Deputy Holloway was dispatched to FM 696 West to check on a vehicle that went through a fence. The vehicle was located approx. ½ mile east of Alcoa. Trooper Thorp took the crash report. A caller […]