Lee County News

Well-known and sometimes under-appreciated, one of Milam County's two law enforcement canines passed this week.

The federal government's drought monitoring agencies Thursday placed a large part of the Central Texas area in what's considered a D4, or "Exceptional," drought intensity category.

It was originally a corn crib, then a 19th century family home, and now a mobile home, of sorts.

Sealed bids will be opened May 30. A part of Elgin area history, the log cabin in Elgin Memorial Park on Main St., will no longer sit in its present location after Friday, May 30.

Now that a 29-year-old man is in Lee County Jail in Giddings on suspicion of aggravated robbery and evading arrest, officials can use his name.

A Corpus Christi man is in custody after he allegedly robbed a Lee County bank. Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, authorities say Prosperity Bank in Dime Box was robbed by a man with a handgun. via KBTX-TV Bryan

“Fortunately, the youth in this situation were not attempting to assault staff or other youth, or cause major property damage.”

More than 70 inmates at a Texas juvenile prison ran from their dorms and climbed into trees or on top of buildings before staff got them all back inside, Texas Youth Commission staff said Tuesday. via KRISTV.COM Corpus Christi

You can always find lots of unusual things for sale on ebay. But you won't find any nuttier item than one from Giddings. via KBTX-TV Bryan

“We are shutting down every intersection for that duration what could be 10 minutes. "It will be a fitting event for a fire chief who spent so many years providing service here and in Lexington.”

Joe French left Huntsville 12 years ago when he retired as fire chief of the volunteer fire department. via The Huntsville Item

Almost a week after the search for a 71-year-old pilot ended in tragedy, the National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report into the investigation of a plane crash that may have killed ... via KXAN-TV Austin

Search efforts continued Tuesday morning for a missing Central Texas pilot whose aircraft was last tracked to an area near Giddings. via KVUE.com

The Civil Air Patrol says it is looking for a pilot and his aircraft after he failed to arrive at his destination. via KEYE-TV Austin

Like his namesake, the alleged Santa Claus Bandit proved Thursday he can cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time. via KBTX-TV Bryan

The capital murder retrial of a man the Texas Innocence Network says is not guilty has been moved from Burleson County to adjacent Lee County, a defense attorney said. via Houston Chronicle

Two Milam County residents are dead following a head on collision in Lee County. via KXXV-TV Waco

“You know what happens when you work hard and impress your boss? You might get a raise.”

It is a cold day in Lee County; 33 degrees at last check. But there is work to be done -- work that doesn't wait for sunny skies and warm temperatures. via Austin American-Statesman

“I don't remember any incidents where he was involved in anything that was off-color or unusual.”

Jimmy Fennell Jr. was a top-rated police officer trailed by a string of accusations of questionable behavior. via Austin American-Statesman