2022-02-24 E-Edition

LHS Band Members Going to State


Last week, the Lexington band had a tremendous day at the UIL solo/ensemble contest in Smithville. Three ensembles and one solo (12 students total) will be going to state, among many first divisions. They are: Spencer Rhodes – 1st division marimba solo *State Qualifier* Trombone Trio – Crystal H, Savanna R, Spencer R – 1st division *State Qualifiers* Baritone Quintet […]

Several Sign Up to Run for Local Elections

The deadline to sign up to run for local elections ended last Friday and several people signed up to run. There are two two-year term positions opening on the Lexington City Council, along with one one-year term. The Mayor’s position is also up for election. On the Lexington Independent School District Board of Trustees, there are two positions up for […]

The Night the Lights Went Out

The Lady Eagles had one of their early softball contests end abruptly last Tuesday, February 15th, after the lights at the softball fields went black by what was reported as “an electrical emergency at the Lexington substation.” Those affected, other than the softball players and their fans, were primarily north of Third Street in Lexington as something caused the large […]

Well Repairs Underway

Thankfully, the City of Lexington began the process of replacing the well that failed in November 2021, which is expected to take six to eight weeks to complete. Chase Nail, who oversees the water works for the City, told the Leader that equipment and material started arriving last week and drilling has already begun. Nail said he has been told […]

County Approves GMP

After hearing from Jim Hanks, the independent contractor overseeing the repairs to the Lee County Courthouse, Lee County Commissioners learned Tuesday morning in a special meeting that the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for courthouse repairs would be $7,568,895.60. This figure represents the construction costs only and does not include architect fees or engineering fees and the like. In Hanks’ report, […]

LPGCD Temporarily Suspends Reimbursement

On Friday, February 18, the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District ( LPGCD) temporarily suspended the Mitigation Reimbursement Program put into place last fall after several wells in Lee County began experiencing failure, ostensibly due to the amount of water being pumped by Vista Ridge, located on FM 696 East in Burleson County. LPGCD’s press release said that on February 16, […]

Photo

Lexington High school held their annual Honors Night recently, where students honored the teachers who have made the most difference in their lives. Pictured above, Sheldon Springer is seen with Mrs. Heather Ramsey. See page B7 for more pictures.

It’s Noteworthy

Election Day is Next Tuesday Early voting for the upcoming Primary Election ends this Friday. Polls will be open next Tuesday, from 7a to 7p for those who were not able to take advantage of Early Voting. Best of the Best Look for the Lee County Best of the Best ballot in today’s paper. VOTE TODAY! Who’s Running for Judge? […]

In The Garden

All cooped up and somewhere to go

Chickens are similar to bees in their cultural habits. They live close together and share the same brood box to lay their eggs. Chickens like to group together when they lay eggs and will gather two to three in a nest box. Chicken coops, on the other hand, are very different in their makeup. Some may be a little “A” […]