Nixon cancels holiday events, closes city offices due to COVID-19

The City of Nixon has canceled all holiday activities and closed City Hall and other city offices, citing an increase in cases of COVID-19.

Commissioners to revisit GBRA resolution

The Gonzales County Commissioners Court will revisit a resolution to call on Texas Governor Greg Abbott to replace the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Members and Executive Management; and regulatory related matters- Friends of Lake Wood at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 23, at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Court Room.

COVID-19 rising in Gonzales County

As of Wednesday, Nov. 18, reports from Gonzales County Judge Patrick C. Davis shows that there are 49 active cases of coronavirus in the county.

GISD has new Facebook page

The Gonzales Independent School District has a new Facebook page, according to a video shared on the district website Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Local News

Santa is coming to town Nov. 28

Watch for Santa in his sleigh from Carriages, Camels and Critters on St. Vincent Street, Fair Street, St. Louis Street, St. Paul Street, St. Lawrence Street and Robertson Street at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28.

GEDC to discuss digital billboards for downtown, industrial park

The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation is set to meet on Monday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Gonzales Municipal building at 820 St. Joseph Street. On the agenda are a business incentive grant application, as well as digital billboards to replace signage at the Gonzales Industrial Park and in the downtown area.

J.B. Wells Advisory Board to meet Tuesday

The J.B. Wells Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 24 in the J.B. Wells Show Barn at 2301 CR 197 Gonzales, TX. Items for discussion on the agenda include past and upcoming events, concession RFPs, and the J.B. Wells marquee.

City of Gonzales Code of Ethics amended

Amendments to the Code of Ethics and Conduct for City Employees were approved at the Nov. 16 Gonzales City Council meeting. City Attorney Daniel Santee previously characterized this amendment as being necessary to ensure all parties in an ethics inquiry receive due process.

NSCISD and GISD return to remote learning Nov. 30, WISD extends winter break

Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District and Gonzales Independent School District will return to remote learning from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. Waelder Independent School District has extended its Winter Break from Friday, Nov. 20 to Jan. 11, 2021.

First Shot Cookoff-Elks Lodge makes donations to local charities

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the the First Shot Cookoff-Elks Committee presented checks in the amount of $1,500 each to Foster Children Christmas Fund, Norma's House, Gonzales County Senior Citizens and the Veteran's Memorial. These funds were made available from the Lodge's gun raffle.

East Avenue Primary receives donation from Gonzales Health System

Gonzales HealthCare rallied together and donated an assortment of supplies for Gonzales East Avenue Primary students. Supplies included clothing items, school supplies as well as monetary donations for additional supplies and resources that can be readily available for GISD students and families in need.

Gonzales County Scoreboard

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Apaches 65, Mathis 28

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Mustangs 44, Natalia 30

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Apache 61, La Grange 44

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Yorktown 51, Mustangs 44

FOOTBALL: Cuero 56, Apaches 7

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GJHS 8th Grade A team wins district title

Unhappy with GISD’s COVID-19 response

The Gonzales Independent school district has created an unsafe environment for not only the students but the teachers as well. There has been unrest in the high school since the first six weeks of …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Change in City Council District 4

Dear Editor; I am writing this letter as a citizen that is witnessing change in Gonzales. I live in District 4 and I have been a tireless advocate for the people in our community that wanted true, …

COMMENTARY

A tip of the hat to my old football coach

Please indulge me an excursion beyond the borders of Gonzales County, Texas. I was born and raised in Los Angeles – hop I-10 West for about 1,400 miles and jump on I-5 North and exit off Los …

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Government must be open with easy access

Reopening public places amid the COVID-19 pandemic should certainly be carried out with caution. Government offices are no exception. Yet citizens must have the ability to watch over their …

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Obituaries

Ruth K. “Baby” Denman

Ruth K. “Baby” Denman, 100, passed away Thursday, Nove. 12, 2020. She was born March 24, 1920 in Gonzales to F.D. Kokernot, Sr. and Ruth Spooner Kokernot. Private family services …

George Ragland

George Ragland III was born Feb. 9, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late George and Alice Ragland Jr. He departed this life on Nov. 11, 2020 at home. A funeral service will be …

Jennifer Leigh Kacal Patek

Jennifer Leigh Kacal Patek, age 48 of Seguin, formerly of El Campo, Texas passed away on Nov. 11, 2020. A walk through line visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 16 at Tres Hewell …

Roscoe B. McKinney, Jr.

Roscoe B. McKinney, Jr., 81 of Nixon, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 7, 2020. Roscoe was born on Dec. 6, 1938 in San Marcos, Texas to Roscoe B. McKinney, Sr., and …

Sgt. David Russell Isaac Stern

Sgt. David Russell Isaac Stern, USMC, went to guard the gates of Heaven on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at the age of 43. He was born December 13, 1976 in Houston to Michael Roy Stern and …

Cecil Wayne Walker

Cecil Wayne Walker passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at the age of 64. He was born in Corpus Christi, TX on Oct. 11, 1956 to Houston Tommy Walker and Billie Louise Love …

Freddie Ray Finch

Freddie Ray Finch, age 75, of Manor, Texas passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Freddie was born May 2, 1945 to Edward Lee Finch, Sr. and Annie Rajnoch Finch. A visitation will be …

David Deat Steemer

David Deat Steemer was born on Nov.3, 1956 in Gonzales, Texas to Elijah Steemer and Erma Lee Stovall. He passed away on Oct. 27, 2020 at the Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis Hospital in …

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