The 21st Judicial District Court of Lee County saw eight people sentenced on May 20, 2025, with the Honorable John Winklemann presiding. We reported on one of them last week: Cresencio Olguin, 56 of L ...

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Last week, the Leader received notice that popular restaurant Reba’s Deli & Pizzeria will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) next week. America’s Best Restaurants, a national ...

Anyone can now visit the Portal to Texas History website to view online archives for local newspapers, including Giddings Times & News and Lexington Leader. Visit ...

The Lee County Commissioners’ Court met this week and worked through an easy schedule. Starting with the courthouse restoration, the commissioners heard from Jim Hanks of HESCO, LLC. On his update of ...

This meet was the start of the march to state championships. Both varsity teams had good showings, finishing behind strong Franklin teams. The district meet at Rockdale on Wednesday and Thursday advan ...

Recently two of my good friends of long duration have “Gone to Glory,” as Rev. Lee Lamb used to say. I do feel a sense of loneliness and am glad I have some great memories. Jean Dowdy and I were ...

Last Thursday night the Lexington Lady Eagles traveled to Navasota for the first of three games against a strong East Bernard team. In the last three years East Bernard has lost in the regional semi-f ...

Berkley Schatte, Serbin 4H, won the Grand Champion Steer in this year’s Lee County Jr. Livestock Show. Her entry sold for $20,700 to Round Top State Bank Giddings, Pumpco, Inc., Serbin Jackrabbits, Be ...

In their first tournament in Lampasas, Jace Smith shot a 78 earning him a 13th place out of 151 others. William Ramsey scored an 88, Owen Rhodus a 102, Kasen Miller shot 110 and teammate Carson Jackso ...

If you’re planning to drill a new well or transport groundwater in Bastrop or Lee County, now’s the time to check your permit status. The Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District (LPGCD) is remind ...

Last weekend, the inmates at the Lee County Law Enforcement Center jail were “treated” to a surprise shake down search of their cells as members of the department’s staff performed a thorough investig ...