Gonzales ESD Board discusses possibility of appointing new Commissioner

Gonzales Emergency Services Distirct No. 1 board members discussed the possibility of recommending a new Commissioner to fill seat number two on the board.

Commissioners to discuss, take action regarding approval for new rental community

At the Monday, Oct. 26 meeting of the Gonzales County Commissioners Court, the Commissioners will discuss with action the approval of a new rental community to be located in Precinct 3.

Kids! Enter The Inquirer's Red Ribbon Week Coloring Contest!

The Gonzales Inquirer is joining with local law enforcement agencies in promoting a life free from the abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco during the annual national Red Ribbon Week. The Inquirer is hosting a coloring contest for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade in Gonzales County. To enter, just pick and download one of the coloring subjects from this post! Color the subject in and either turn the completed work into your teacher (if your school is participating), or e-mail a scan or high-resolution (best quality) photo to steve.fountain@gonzalesinquirer.com.

EMS-ESD Board to discuss recommending new Commissioner Thursday

The Gonzales Emergency Services District No. 1 will meet to discuss a recommendation to the county for the selection of a new Commissioner to serve on board seat number two for the duration of a term ending in Dec. 31, 2021. The board will also continue discussion of the process for building a new EMS station in Nixon.

Local News

Smiley City Council to discuss upcoming holiday events Thursday

The Smiley City Council will discuss upcoming holiday events such as Candy Alley and the Christmas Bash, as well as Blue Santa at a special called meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. in the Smiley Community Center. The 2020 Tax Roll and a final pay raise for City Marshal Lawrence Robles will be discussed.

We want your Veteran's photos!

The Gonzales Inquirer is seeking help from Gonzales County residents as we get ready for our annual Salute to Veteran's special section on Thursday, Nov. 5. Just e-mail the photo and …

Gonzales Mayor issues proclamation making Oct. 16 Ann Covert Day

Gonzales Mayor Connie Kacir issued a proclamation stating that Oct. 16 should be Ann Covert day at the special called meeting of the City of Gonzales.

COVID-19 cases increasing in county

Eighteen new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Gonzales County for the week of Oct. 7 through 13, according to Gonzales County Judge Patrick C. Davis. The spike follows weeks of new cases in the single digits, including two each of the past two weeks. Three additional cases of COVID-19 were reported on Wednesday and Thursday.

GCVB discusses plans for Visitors Center, approves funding for interpretive panels

The Gonzales Convention and Visitors Advisory Board elected new leadership at its regular meeting on Oct. 15. Jean Burns was elected as the new Chair of the Board, Andi Seger was elected as Vice President, and Holly Danz was re-elected as the Board Secretary.

Vendor mistake causes mail-in ballot confusion

A printing mistake by ballot venders is causing confusion for some voters in Gonzales County.

Gonzales City Council to discuss Trunk or Treat at special called meeting

A special meeting has been called by the Gonzales City Council for 12 p.m. on Oct. 16 to discuss approval of a Trunk or Treat event in the downtown square.

Gonzales County Scoreboard

FOOTBALL: Apaches @ La Grange, 7:30 p.m. Friday

FOOTBALL: Karnes City @ Mustangs, 7:30 p.m. Saturday

VOLLEYBALL: Pleasanton @ Apaches, 6 p.m. Friday

VOLLEYBALL: Mustangs @ Marion, 5 p.m. Friday

VOLLEYBALL: Wildcats @ Shiner, 4:30 p.m. Friday

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Winless in district, La Grange and Gonzales fight for football playoff lives Friday

Gonzales voters know what's at stake

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in response to the changes the city is making to be more transparent and accountable concerning the decisions they’re making. It amazes me weeks from …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Tax rate: City did the right thing

(This letter will appear in the Thursday, Oct. 8 print and e-edtion of The Inquirer.) Dear Editor: This comes because in your report of the last City Council meeting you wrote of the …

Deadline to submit election-related letters to the editor is noon Tuesday, Oct. 6

The Thursday, Oct. 8 edition of The Inquirer will be the last to publish letters specific to the Nov. 3 General Election. The Inquirer, per its published policy, does not run election letters once …

Elections Have Consequences

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter as a concerned citizen. I live in District 4 and am worried about the ever increasing price of living and endless regulations in my city. My taxes have …

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Obituaries

Patricia Ruth “Patsy” Darilek

Patricia Ruth “Patsy” Darilek, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. Patricia was born Mar. 17, 1940 in Gonzales to Louis and Angelina Volf Malatek. The family will …

Sanjuanita “Janie” Villasana

Sanjuanita “Janie” Villasana, 72, of Lane City passed away suddenly at a Wharton hospital Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. She was born on Feb. 5, 1948 in Bryan, TX to the late Jesus Medina …

J.U. “Jay” Dedear

J.U. “Jay” Dedear, age 83 of Burnet, passed away on Oct. 17, 2020. Jay was born on Dec. 12, 1936 in Bebe, TX to Steve and Ida Dedear. A private visitation will be held for …

Maude Elaine Smith Faulkner

Maude Elaine (Smith) Faulkner was born on June 27, 1917, at the home of her maternal grandparents, Lucy Best and John Frances Stewart near Leesville. She passed on Oct. 16, 2020 in …

Dorothy Ruth DuBose Goldammer

Dorothy Ruth Goldammer passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, at her son’s home in Elsa, Texas following a short time in Hospice care due to cancer. She was born Sept. 25, 1935, in …

Alice Marie Garner

Alice Marie Garner "Nan," 89, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 13, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family and the Holy Spirit. Alice was born Sept. 3, 1931 along the river …

Garrett Clyde Miller

Garrett Clyde Miller was ready to be with His Lord and family in Heaven, joining them on Monday, October 12, 2020. He was born to Alice Miller and Lanty Mollahan on July 3, 1927 in …

Jeffry S. Kuenzler

Jeffry S. Kuenzler, 50 of Mediapolis died at 3:24 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at Great River Medical Center. Born May 23, 1970 in Burlington, he was the son of Richard and Linda S. …

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Photo galleries

PHOTO GALLERY: Gonzales vs. Pleasanton Volleyball on Oct. 23, 2020

Here are some photos from the Apaches' season-ending loss to Pleasanton in five set: 14-25, 25-19, 25-17, 12-25, 18-20. Read More

PHOTO GALLERY: Nixon-Smiley vs. Luling Volleyball on Oct. 16, 2020

Here are some photos from the Nixon-Smiley High School volleyball team's win over Luling on Oct. 16, 2020. Read More

PHOTO GALLERY: Gonzales vs. Cuero Volleyball on Oct. 13, 2020

The Gonzales High School volleyball team lost its Oct. 13 district match to Cuero in four sets. Here is a photo gallery from the … Read More

PHOTO GALLERY: Gonzales vs. Giddings Football on Oct. 9, 2020

Here isthe photo gallery from the Gonzales High School football game played Oct. 9, 2020 at Giddings High School. Giddings won … Read More

PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the NRA event held Thursday, Oct. 8