The Gonzales Inquirer

Thankful for inaugural festival support

The Gonzales Inquirer’s inaugural Craft Beer, Wine and Art festival is rapidly approaching, and plans continue to move forward. Ten different brew lines, 12 wineries, numerous artists and plenty of … more

By Terry Fitzwater

terry.fitzwater@gonzalesinquirer.com | 4/19/18 06:03 AM

And the cat came back….

“Sometimes the things you lost can be found again in unexpected places”Many years ago I was working for a private aviation company at the New Braunfels airport and a litter of kittens … more

By Lorrie Grogg | 4/19/18 06:02 AM

Reader appreciative of tournament coverage

I want to commend Terry Fitzwater for his outstanding coverage of the recent Boomers Catfish Tournament held in honor of Alvis Malatek. In adverse Spring conditions, he did a great job of recognizing … more

4/19/18 06:00 AM

Luling Main Street thanks sponsors

The Luling Main Street Board of Directors, and the Rajun’ Cajun Committee members want to thank you for your generous contributions to this year’s Rajun’ Cajun Throwdown. Your … more

4/19/18 06:00 AM

Hard choices to be made

Dear Editor,Certificates of Obligation do not require voter approval. We voted the city council in and that is the approval. To spend money to hold a bond election when it is not necessary would not … more

4/19/18 06:00 AM

In search of descendants

Dear Editor,The Blumberg-Elley-Kaiser-Koepsel Family Reunion (descendants of Carl F. Blumberg and Katherine Ruff and their seven children — Julius F. Blumberg, Albertine “Bertha” … more

4/12/18 06:00 AM

Follow-up article requested on utility alternatives

I read with interest the article titled “City looking at utility alternatives” by Terry Fitzwater in the Thursday, April 5, 2018 edition.I would like to see a follow-up article asking why … more

4/12/18 06:00 AM

Improving race relations

The article entitled “George Sampleton’s journey from slums to state recognition” in the March 15, 2018 issue of the Gonzales Inquirer was first rate. An article such as this shows … more

3/22/18 06:01 AM

Gonzales together in a time of need

Between 9 p.m. on March 13 and 9 a.m. on March 14, an unknown vandal slashed numerous vehicles’ tires at the 800 block of Saint Louis and the 200 block of Saint Mathew. On March 18 sometime … more

3/22/18 06:00 AM

Hen facility a concern

Monday, March 12, I had the opportunity to speak during public comment at the Commissioners Court Meeting in opposition to the five million laying hen facility that is proposed for our county. As … more

3/15/18 06:00 AM

Action needed on Harwood chicken house permit

To the editor:You ran an advertisement in your Feb. 15 edition which I would like to address.It is an application asking for permission to build chicken houses to accommodate 5,000,000 (5 million) … more

3/1/18 06:01 AM

Kudos to the Chamber

Christie, Daisy, Liz and all who worked so diligently on making last night’s banquet one of the most exciting banquets in Chamber history:Kudos to all. The feasibility plans look fabulous. As a … more

3/1/18 06:00 AM

Citizens must go out and vote

For all who are concerned with their country the primary election has started with early voting on Tuesday February 20, 2018 and the regular election day is on Tuesday March 6 2018. This is … more

2/22/18 06:00 AM

Thank you, Gonzales

Dear Gonzales,In the days since the passing of Keith Carter, my true love of over twenty years, so many of you gathered to share the shock and grief of an amazing man gone too young. Keith’s … more

2/15/18 06:01 AM

Ottine building concerns

To whom it may concern:What happened to the building that housed the Ottine post office? It’ be a shame if it were destroyed. I went by there and everything is gone. Frank C. HindsLuling more

12/22/17 06:01 AM

19th Hole

In the last 10 years the leaders of Gonzales have spent over a million on fun things, a Ranch, water park etc.I have a idea for the next quarter million. A nineteenth hole of the golf course starting … more

12/22/17 06:00 AM

Reader suggests Farenthold should resign

To the Editor:After reading Rob Ford's recent article on Congressman Blake Farenthold's sexual harassment suit, I felt compelled to comment.At the time of Farenthold's initial win in 2010, Cameron … more

12/8/17 06:00 AM

Questions on the Gonzales Youth Center

Dear Editor,I want to say how great the staff at the Gonzales Youth Center is. The kids seem to really like them. I have some questions about the website information and the Board. Why does the … more

11/24/17 06:00 AM

Passing the gravy

Where did the year go? Here it is just a few days from Thanksgiving and before you know it, Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be upon us. Along with the turkey dinner this Thursday, many of you … more

Lorrie Grogg | 11/21/17 09:46 AM

Disappointment in GISD

Dear Gonzales Inquirer,I have never written a letter to the editor but I felt like I should because other people feel the same way. I used to live in Gonzales and come here to visit my kinfolk and … more

11/21/17 09:45 AM