A new year is the perfect time to take a fresh look at the things we use every day without thinking. Water is at the top of that list. Whether at home, at work, or out in the community, water moves th ...

Stolen vehicle arrest brings drug and identity theft charges against two individuals. Last Tuesday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 1:10pm, a Lee County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a black SU ...

Two Lexington men were among thirteen people sentenced on December 16, 2025 in the 21st Judicial Court of Lee County with the Honorable John Winkelmann presiding. Colby Wayne Englemann, 44 of Lexingto ...

This should be my first writing of 2026. I have enjoyed the Christmas Season but to be honest I am ready to start a new chapter. Only one resolution am I making for the new year. My goal is to try to ...

The holiday season is in full swing. From Thanksgiving to Hanukkah and Christmas, and Kwanzaa, there’s something for almost everyone to celebrate and feel a part of a community. While these holidays ...

Both basketball teams are doing well. The Lady Eagles took second place in the Granger Tournament. Way to go girls! The boys are winning and placing well. Congratulations go to Eagle Football t... You ...

Almost three and a half years after his indictment Benjamin Early Thornton submitted his case before 12 jurors in the 21st District Court before the Honorable Carson Campbell. Final pretrial ... You ...

as uncovered by Stanley Miller, Lexington’s (and Lee County’s) unofficial official Historian! December 15, 2005 – Lexington Leader: Due to the extremely dry conditions suffered in the county ...

The following individuals have signed up to run in the March Primary Election. On the Republican side: Lee County Judge - Frank Malinak III- Incumbent (I); District Clerk - Katie Lea Jenke; County Cle ...

Junior Souisa of Bowie Texas won the prized buckle as the champion bull rider in Friday’s rodeo. Seen with him are Lee County Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger, President of the LCSP Mark Goodson, and Kevi ...

The Lee County Commissioners’ Court tackled a number of issues during their regular meeting last Monday. First on the agenda was a report the ongoing courthouse restoration from Jim Hanks. Hanks repor ...

Pictured above are the young Mutton Bustin’ winner at the LCSP fundraiser and her mother. The little girl has brain cancer and wanted to ride to help raise money for the flood victims. This past weeke ...