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 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 ...

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 ...

Above, the photograph depicts the clothing that was located with the unidentified remains in 1975. At the right, L-R, investigators Texas Ranger Nicole Martin, Sgt. Gogolewski, Sheriff Durrenberger, a ...

Saturday morning, the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) sadly reported the death of Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes, who had passed away peacefully after ... You are unauthorized to view ...

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 ...

Last Wednesday, August 14, at approximately 12:34 hours, Giddings Police were notified that a wanted subject was driving on East Independence Street. Officers were able to locate the veh... You are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...