Law Enforcement Trains for Volatile Encounters



The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received special training last Thursday from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool, using the Resistance Response Simulator. This training, which was held before last Thursday’s ambush of the Dallas Police officers, is an excellent example of how Lee County law enforcement continues to work proactively to protect their citizens. Lee County Sheriff Rodney […]

Fema Recovery Center Opened



FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County in order to help those affected by the recent floods and storms. The hours of operation will be 9 to 5 Monday thru Friday and 9 to 2 on Saturday. Survivors of the floods are encouraged to stop by and get information about FEMA benefits. The Disaster Recovery Center is […]

Lexington Flag Project



In a show of unity and patriotism, a young couple who grew up in Lexington has started the Lexington Flag Project. Blane Rodgers, and his wife Hailey, put out a number of American Flags on Highway 77 during the 4th of July weekend, a task that did not go unnoticed by local residents. Last week, there was one Letter to […]

Commissioners Consider Enacting Burn Ban



During Monday’s regular Commissioners Court meeting, Judge Paul Fischer reported that the latest fire index for the County is 464 and climbing. With 500 being considered as the ‘trigger point’ for a Burn Ban to be enacted, the Commissioners recognized that the index is getting very close to meeting that level of danger. Judge Fischer requested that every resident of […]

Seventeen Sentenced



The Lee County District Court has been very busy these past couple of weeks, sentencing 17 people for various crimes committed. On June 28, the Honorable Carson Campbell sentenced 12 and on July 5, the Honorable Reva Towlsee Corbett sentenced another five. Fernando De Los Santos, 18 of Giddings was sentenced for two counts of assault of a public servant. […]

Community Calendar



Wednesday, July 13, 2016Lexington American Legion Coffee – 9 a.m.Story Time – Giddings Library 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.Lexington City Council Meeting – WoodsonCommunity Bldg. – 6 p.m.Hospice Brazos Valley – Pot luck Dinner – Men andWomen Who Have Lost a Spouse6:00 pm – 8:00 p.m.- 979-277-9525 Thursday, July 14, 2016Order of Eastern Star Breakfast – LexingtonMasonic Lodge 7:30-10:00Lexington Log […]

One Nation Under Fire



If you are still going to vote for Hillary Clinton, please check your integrity at the door. No less a person than the Director of the FBI has stated that she is a liar because they found e-mails on her server that were clearly Confidential and highly Secretive. He also stated that she used a server that was, above the […]

District Court Sentencings



Eight people were sentenced last month in the 21st District Court of Lee County with the Honorable Reva Towslee Corbett presiding. On June 7, five people were sentenced and on June 14, three more were. Larry Jay Gaines, 50 of Giddings, was given five years probation for possession of a controlled substance (POCS) – cocaine, 4 – 200 grams. He […]

Dear Editor



Dear Editor: It was so inspiring to see the American Flags on Hwy 77 to celebrate the Fourth Of July!! I do not know who put them up or who paid for them but it was so wonderful. I thank everyone who partiicipated in this act of patriotism. Peggy Brown, Lexington Dear Editor: A special Thanks to the person/persons who […]

Community League Baseball Results



JULY 10 RESULTS:YOAKUM 1, WINCHESTER 0 (FORFEIT)NEW ULM 7, SERBIN 4League Standings:NEW ULM 4-1 LA GRANGE 2-2WEIMAR 4-2 SERBIN 2-3JACKSON COUNTY 4-2 YOAKUM 2-3WINCHESTER 0-5JULY 17YOAKUM @ LA GRANGEWINCHESTER @ SERBINTBALA GRANGE @ NEW ULM (IF NECESSARY)