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Chamber of Commerce Election News
Ballots have been mailed out for the Chamber of Commerce election for 3 board positions that are expiring this year.
Besides the names listed on the ballot, the Chamber will accept write-in candidates through Saturday, November 15 at
12:00 pm (noon). The following are the candidates up for election to the Chamber board:
Kevin Allen (incumbent), Cindy Gibson (incumbent), Sylvia DeClue, Cindy Herklotz, Janice Schneider. Tony Tavery has
also been nominated as a write-in candidate.
Ballots from current Chamber members can be mailed back or you can drop them in the mail slot at the Chamber building.
Voting ends November 30th and the results will be tallied by an independent party.
5th Annual Chocolate Dash 5K
The 5th Annual 5K Chocolate Dash was held in conjunction with the Chocolate Lover's Festival. Thanks to all the
participants in this year's race. Again we apologize for the awards not being given out after the race. You should
receive your awards sometime next week. Hope to see you again next year!
2008 Chocolate Dash 5K Results
2008 Texas Monthly's Best Barbeque in Texas - Snow's BBQ
Texas Monthly magazine's June 2008 issue has been released and has named the best barbeque joint in Texas as
Snow's BBQ in Lexington. Snow's BBQ is located in Lexington at 516 Main Street and is open only on Saturdays from
8:00 a.m. until the barbeque is sold out.
You can read the Texas Monthly article online at their web site at Lexington: Snow’s BBQ or pick up the June issue at various locations. The June 2008 issue is
shown at the left. You can also visit Snow's BBQ online at www.snowsbbq.com
Kolton Allen named 2008 Texas "Fit Kid" by Governor Perry
Governor Rick Perry announced April 16, 2008 that 9-year-old Kolton Allen of Lexington was named the 2008 Texas
Round-Up Fit Kid. Kolton and family met the Governor at a VIP reception held at the Bob Bullock Museum on Friday,
April 25 for the formal presentation of awards along with Fit Texan winner Norman Langwell Jr of Huntsville and the
Gonzales-Paul family as the Fit Family.
Governor's Press Release.
Kolton was also interviewed by Austin's Fox 7 News Katherine Kisiel.
View the news interview.