The Gonzales Inquirer

Posting informational election signs

Editor:This is a follow up to the letter I sent about posting information signs about election at the entry to HEB and Walmart. As I stated, they flatly refused, saying they do not get involved in … more

10/11/18

Consider candidacy of Eric Holguin

Dear Editor:I would like for all to consider the candidacy of Eric Holguin for the 27th Texas Congressional district. Eric favors creating jobs through infrastructure repair and improvements, which … more

10/11/18

Call for ombudsman

Dear Editor:This is really a letter to Gonzales county’s gentlemen and ladies who have a heart for elder care residents.You may be acquainted with what CASA volunteers do for children in the … more

10/11/18

Thank you for successful National Night Out

A community wide thank you to all the first responders and community members that came together to host the third annual National Night Out. The NNO program is a grassroots effort put on by … more

10/11/18

Gonzales city taxes

I used to live in Gonzales and still have relatives there and visit them as much as I can. I try to keep up with things and don’t know what happened to the good people that used to live there. … more

10/4/18

LTE - To all Christians who read his letter

Today, there is a battle for America like none that has ever been fought before. The battle is neither a physical, nor a political one. It is a spiritual war for the soul of America. Scripture says … more

9/13/18

Informing public about voting

Editor:I just had a conversation with HEB and WalMart managers about allowing me to post an information sign at their entries that would be a reminder to voters to go out and vote, either on election … more

8/30/18

End NAFTA

Dear EditorFreedom and Independence, how much we take them for granted. Last month we celebrated Independence Day, next month comes Constitution week Sept. 17-23. How often do we think back what it … more

8/30/18

Reader comments on Texas AARP column

Editor,In regards to your guest column by Rob Schneider of the Texas AARP about Social Security. Boy, thinking about the fox in the hen house — AARP is surely one of those as they claim to … more

8/23/18

Affordable living needed

Dear editor,I’ve been wondering why there are so many motels up and down 183 as well as Sara DeWitt and no one builds nice apartments that are affordable. Luling is smaller than Gonzales and … more

7/26/18

What if you call 911 and EMS does not come?

When I first hit town in the 70s it was very clear that the “Good Ole’ Boy” system was alive and well in Gonzales, it didn’t matter what was done but who you were or thought … more

7/12/18

Thankful for Gonzales hospitality

I happened to be in Gonzales Sunday night to pick up my youngest daughter's puppy so that I could keep it while she vacations. My daughter, who lives in Austin, and I, who live in Victoria, met at … more

7/4/18

Superintendent comments on class rank

Dear Editor:On June 2, 2018, the community of Waelder along with Administrators, Teachers and Support Staff of Waelder ISD attended the High School Graduation Commencement ceremony. Unfortunately, … more

7/4/18

Stand up for our public lands

Dear Editor:When Donald Trump was elected president, sportsmen had high hopes that the president and his cabinet would commit to, in President Trump's words, "honoring the legacy of Theodore … more

7/4/18

Concerned about city council, former city manager

Dear Editor,I am writing to you with concerns of the Nixon city council on the case of sexual predator Manuel Zepeda. I want to discuss how the city would defend a predator that was arrested by the … more

6/28/18

Make Alzheimer’s a national priority

Dear Editor,June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. For the 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and the 16 million caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, it is … more

6/28/18

Unjust treatment in jail

Dear Fellow Texans and U.S. Citizens,I have been incarcerated (wrongfully) for almost six years with the great possibility of release this year! As I am a 100 percent disabled Vietnam veteran and … more

6/21/18

Thanks for sponsorship

Dear Gonzales Inquirer,I am excited to share that thanks in part to Gonzales Inquirer’s support as an In-Kind Sponsor, the Relay For Life of Gonzales County was able to raise more than $62,655 … more

6/21/18

Thanks for the donation

Dear Manager,The Waelder Homecoming Foundation Inc. is a non-profit community service organization. Over the last several years, we have donated over $20,000 to the Waelder area. The donations … more

6/21/18

Constitutional convention is a bad idea

Dear editor,A constitutional convention is a really bad idea contrary to what some good intentioned conservatives are promoting. Our constitution has served us well for longer than any other in the … more

6/7/18