The Gonzales Inquirer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special election turnout

Editor:I sat as a clerk in Precinct 2 & 11 for the Constitutional Amendment Special Election. I am sorry to say that we only garnered 38 votes at our polling place. That is about the same as the … more

11/17/17

Preservation of history

Mr. Torres,Several weeks ago, I visited the Gonzales Archives to research some family history and spent some time reviewing documents which were available nowhere else. I also had the opportunity to … more

11/7/17

Important for all to vote

Editor:For all who are not informed, there is an election to adopt or reject amendments to the Texas constitution. It has not been well advertised but it is important that all go to the polls and … more

10/31/17

Reader disagrees with NNO column

Kat,I just finished reading your op-ed about NNO and I have to beg to differ with your facts on it. First, no one in Gonzales had ever put on a NNO until I put the first one on in front of the … more

10/6/17

Customer satisfaction at the core of NFL protests

Editor, Come on now, your editorial Tuesday, Sept. 26, starts about a sports issue “Can’t stick to sports,” and right off you jump into bashing President Trump. We already know how strongly … more

10/3/17

Respecting history

Respecting “history” Doesn’t mean everyone approves every facet of it.About removing monuments, that other citizens erected at another time and in their sentiments is a bit … more

9/26/17

Hats off to Gonzales’ hospitality

Dear Editor:Hats off to the city of Gonzales for their hospitality during our stay as evacuees from Hurricane Harvey.We stayed ten days at the BEST WESTERN and received above and beyond consideration … more

9/19/17

Alternative to tearing down Confederate statue

After reading Donald Hoffman's op-ed, as his former student, I feel the need to give my perspective. Mr. Hoffman's sentiments run deep concerning the civil war and the confederacy. So much so that we … more

9/19/17