Lee County ARES

06/05/2026

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01/21/2026

Due to the severe weather currently forecast, and a significant chance we may be activated to support the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), Lee County ARES is cancelling the planned Winter Field Day Amateur Radio demonstration at Giddings Plaza. We do plan to reschedule a similar demonstration at a later date. Thank you for your understanding