Confirmed COVID-19 case identified in Gonzales County

Gonzales County is reporting its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Nixon area. Communications have been ongoing between county and city officials, the local healthcare facility and Gonzales …

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Smiley council postpones municipal elections

Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

ESD-EMS merges

Shutdown has businesses, employees worried

Local school districts connecting with community

Shining on in Shiner

When it comes to describing just how unique Beverly Sanders’ Antiques, Art and Beer business in Shiner is, the right words are hard to come by. But make no mistake: whatever words do come to …

Pilgrim's Progress

For over 20 years, lovers of old-fashioned country music have found their way to the small community of Pilgrim, Texas to listen to one of south-central’s oldest country opry. Founded in 2000 …

The chamber roars into the twenties

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture hosted its 98th annual banquet on Thursday, Feb. 6. The roaring twenties themed party was a celebration of Gonzales’ businesses and the people …

Not your average market

There are many quirks and contrasts involved with relocating from a city of over 8 million people to a town of under 8,000. Though she’s settled into the Gonzales lifestyle, one distinct …

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Gonzales City Council amends declaration of local disaster, adds penalty for violation

Support your local businesses, bars

Gatherings limited to 10 in Gonzales

Come and Taste It Craft Beer Festival postponed

Local sports

UIL announces extended suspension of all UIL activities

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Walk-off home run vaults Lady Apaches over Cuero

The Gonzales Lady Apaches moved to 1-1 in district play after knocking off their rivals, the Cuero Lady Gobblers, 5-4 in a walk-off home run by Kamrynn Zella. Senior Sydney Clack also came away with …

- Lady Apache named to all-region team
  
  Devon Williams (23) was recently named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches all-region team for Region IV-4A girls hoops. The senior …
- Sports Briefs - March 5-11
  
  Lady Apaches golfers placed thirdThe Gonzales Lady Apaches golf team recently placed third at the Buckhorn Tournament in Comfort this past week. …
- Wildcats punch ticket to regional tournament
  
  SAN ANTONIO — The #4 Waelder Wildcats are back in the Region IV-1A tournament after knocking off McMullen County 66-52 in San Antonio on …

- Sports Briefs - Feb. 27 - March 4
  
  Lady Apaches open district on Friday The Gonzales Lady Apaches open district play on Friday, March 6 when they play at La Vernia for a 7 p.m. …
- Apaches ousted after missing last-chance threes
  
  CORPUS CHRISTI — The Gonzales Apaches found themselves in a familiar position down three with 18 seconds left in regulation. On Tuesday, the …
- Overtime thriller
  
  FLORESVILLE — Down 14 points at one point, the Gonzales Apaches mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring Hondo 18-8 to force …

- Gonzales to remain in Region III for football
  
  The UIL Appeals Committee on Tuesday denied Navarro and Wimberley’s joint appeal to restructure the districts surrounding the area, which …
- Lady Apaches end season as area finalists
  
  PLEASANTON — A third-quarter push wasn’t enough for the Lady Apaches to knock off #3 Beeville last Friday as Gonzales ended their …
- Sports Briefs - Feb. 20-26
  
  Apaches open district with two wins The Gonzales Apaches opened district with a 4-1 victory over La Vernia last Friday. Antonio Hernandez …

Opinion

Editorial

What is the city council up to?

On Monday of last week, Mayor Connie Kacir called a special meeting of the Gonzales City Council to set the social distancing policy at 50 people or less. This limitation was pegged to the Center for …

Publisher’s Perspective

The long and winding road

The long and winding road that led me to the door of Gonzales has an ending. On Monday, April 6, I will become the new editor and publisher of the Kingsville Record in Kingsville, Texas. It is a …

I may have been exposed to COVID-19

I was in the same place at the same time with someone who’s tested positive for the Coronavirus. I wasn’t around this person closely and I haven’t shown symptoms in the 10 days …

Letter to the Editor

Recognizing the efforts from the GCSCA

The Gonzales County Senior Citizens Association, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Our operation serves Gonzales County with a Home Delivered Meal Program and Rural Transit Service. With …

Time to give all: Help our small business and their employees

All day long we have been talking to businesses directly affected by the governor's edict this afternoon. This is going to cost many their jobs, secondary income sources and maybe close a few …

Reader thanks the Inquirer for donation

Thank you for donating to our annual scholarship auction. We had a great turnout and everyone had a fun time. Thanks to supporters like you, we were able to help area students further their …

Green water

The green river water rippled around the trunks of ancient cypress trees. Fish lazily turned up their tails. Turtles plopped into the green water off of their logs from warming in the summer sun. …

Publisher’s Perspective

It’s time for us to come together

Suddenly we are a country at war with biology. The coronavirus pandemic has taken over our lives and some of us are behaving badly. Instead of battling the outbreak with calm and resolve, some …

This week's poll question

March 24 was dubbed the Great American Takeout, which urged people to support their local restaurants by ordering to-go food. What’s your favorite kind of food to takeout?

A. Mexican. Give me a good taco and you’ve got me hooked.

B. Barbecue. It’s Texas, after all. I love me some barbecue.

C. Classic American. Can’t go wrong with the classic burger and fries.

D. Chinese. Anytime I think of takeout, I think of Chinese food.

E. Pizza. Even with many people starting to make pizza at home, I still think takeout pizza is the best.

F. Other.

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Obituaries

Confirmed COVID-19 case identified in Gonzales County

Gonzales County is reporting its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Nixon area. Communications have been ongoing between county and city officials, the local healthcare facility and Gonzales …

Shining on in Shiner

Pilgrim's Progress

The chamber roars into the twenties

Not your average market

UIL announces extended suspension of all UIL activities

Wildcat trio named to all-region team

Apache powerlifters qualify for state

All UIL Contests, Rehearsals, Practices and Workouts Suspended Due to COVID-19

All UIL Contests Suspended Due to COVID-19

Lady Apache lifter headed to state

Wildcats ousted in Region IV-1A semifinals

Lady Apache named to all-region team

Sports Briefs - March 5-11

Wildcats punch ticket to regional tournament

Sports Briefs - Feb. 27 - March 4

Apaches ousted after missing last-chance threes

Overtime thriller

Gonzales to remain in Region III for football

Lady Apaches end season as area finalists

Sports Briefs - Feb. 20-26

What is the city council up to?

The long and winding road

I may have been exposed to COVID-19

Recognizing the efforts from the GCSCA

Time to give all: Help our small business and their employees

Reader thanks the Inquirer for donation

Green water

It’s time for us to come together

March 26, 2020

Ruth Rutledge Brisco

Vernon George Hausler

George Martinius Martinsen Jr.

John Paul Kelly

Samuel Edward Glass