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11/12/21

GJHS threat credibility ‘ruled out’ in wake of Uvalde shooting

The credibility of a threat made by a student at Gonzales Junior High School late Tuesday, May 24, was dismissed after a quick investigation by Gonzales ISD and the district’s police … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/25/22

Gonzales approves 2022-23 master rate and fee schedule

The Gonzales City Council approved the 2022 Master Rate and Fee schedule during the Thursday, Sept. 8 meeting. The following rates will be increased and/or added for the 2022 schedule: • … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/22/22

The Gonzales Main Street Board names the Gonzales Inquirer as the business of the month for March and April for their contributions and covering all the local news in Gonzales, Nixon, Smiley and Gonzales County.

Gonzales Inquirer named Main Street Member of Month

The Gonzales Inquirer, located at 622 Saint Paul St., was named the Gonzales Main Street Member of the Month for both March and April! The Gonzales Inquirer has been a weekly publication in … more

By TIFFANY HUTCHISON PADILLA, Gonzales Main Street Director, Special to the Inquirer | 3/30/23

Members of the Ynclan and Porras families joined the Gonzales County Commissioners Court as June 1, 2023, was proclaimed Robert Ynclan Day in Gonzales County.

Gonzales County declares June 1 to be Robert Ynclan Day

The late Robert Ynclan was the first Latino to serve as Gonzales County sheriff and now his legacy will be honored with a special day in his memory. Gonzales County commissioners voted … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/8/23

Gonzales Main Street hosts annual Star-Spangled Spectacular

Come out and celebrate 247 years of American independence when Gonzales Main Street presents its annual Star-Spangled Spectacular Fourth of July on Tuesday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at … more

From staff reports | 6/30/23

Gonzales community hands out school supplies

The new school year is around the corner for many children in Gonzales, but they’ll not return to school empty-handed. Families gathered at the Edwards Community Center for the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/20/23

PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff Robert Ynclan Funeral 09-09-2021 [Photo gallery]

Photos from the funeral of Sheriff Robert Ynclan at the JB Wells Expo on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. more

LEW K. COHN | 9/17/21

Gonzales City Council approves new tax rate

The Gonzales City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Sept. 8, at City Hall for the annual approval of the city budget and tax rate. The council approved, by a 4-1 vote, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/22/22

Unemployment rate rises in Gonzales County after holiday season ends

Unemployment in Gonzales County shot up to 3.7 percent in January 2023 and then to 4.0 percent in February 2023 as holiday employment came to an end, sending job seekers scrambling, according to … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 3/30/23

New faces come aboard Gonzales ISD, Nixon and Smiley councils

Gonzales ISD will have two new trustees on the school board while a former Gonzales city councilman has been elected to a new term in complete but unofficial returns from the Saturday, May 6, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/8/23

Avellaneda celebrates one year as GISD superintendent

The Gonzales Independent School District celebrated one year under the leadership of Dr. Elmer Avellaneda last week. Avellaneda was hired as the new superintendent of schools at GISD after … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/30/23

Sales tax allocations grow modestly for Gonzales

Sales tax allocations for the city of Gonzales saw modest growth this month, rebounding from last month’s drop. Meanwhile, the city of Nixon received a healthy bump in sales tax that could … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/20/23

Hazmat spill shuts down parts of US 183, US 90 A

Gonzales first responders spent much of Monday night, Nov. 20, dealing with a hydrochloric acid spill that ended up shutting down parts of US Highway 183 (Water Street) and US 90A (Sarah DeWitt) for … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/22/23

Welcome to the world!

Well, that didn’t take too long! Gonzales Healthcare Systems’ first baby of the new year has arrived! The 2024 New Year’s baby was born on Jan. 1, 2024. Juan and Amelia … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/10/24

Schulenburg man dies from accidental gunshot wound after traffic stop

A 20-year-old Schulenburg man died Sunday, Jan. 14, after what appeared to be an accidental shooting preceding a traffic stop in Gonzales, according to a press release by the Gonzales Police … more

From staff reports | 1/17/24

Witzkoske competing for Miss Texas title

Gonzales High School and Texas A&M graduate Angela Witzkoske is competing against 41 other young women from throughout the state to be crowned Miss Texas 2022 this week in Richardson. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/22/22

Commissioners approve sheriff, constable fee changes

Gonzales County commissioners agreed unanimously to changes in some of the fees charged by the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office and the Gonzales County constables during their Monday, Sept. 12 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/22/22

Commissioners want changes to how GBRA directors are selected

The Gonzales County Commissioners Court passed a resolution Monday, Dec. 12, calling for a change in how and how many directors are selected to the Guadalupe Basin River Authority (GBRA) … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/15/22

Hanson voted new CEO of Wolff Motel

Mike Hanson of Gonzales recently was voted in as the new CEO of the Wolff Motel by its board members. Hanson’s grandfather, Harold Wolff, built the first two main buildings at the Wolff … more

Special to the Inquirer | 2/24/23