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 ...

Moving in for the catch, Jillian Herridge makes the play. PHOTO BY DONNA FASKETaylor Martinez and Coach Robertson celebrate with the trophy. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE AUSTIN SPORTS JOURNALAvery Rodriguez ...

Well sort-of----our whole block, our neighborhood, and such, is now the traveling ground of three beautiful adult ducks. I am so glad to hear them outside my bedroom window at daylight. I have ... You ...

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 ...

The lady eagles have done it! For the first time in Eagle history the Eagles are in the semi-finals. This has been a wild trip for the girls this year. They have faced adversity through the yea... You ...

On Saturday, the day was hot and humid, much like the last two days. The Lady Eagles came into the 3rd game against East Bernard with the confidence they have shown all year. The playing of the Nation ...

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 ...

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 ...

The trees are turning green, the wildflowers are in bloom and the allergies are in full swing. Yet your garden looks bare and wanting for some good veggies in it. Time to start with a clean sla... You ...

Lexington City Council met in regular session last week. They discussed many items on the agenda, but tabled some and took no action on others. One item regarded a request from a local property owner ...

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 ...

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 ...