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Bingo, Bags & Badges returns to JB Wells on April 14

Fashion and philanthropy will come together at the JB Wells Expo Center in Gonzales on Friday, April 14, when Norma’s House will hold its annual Bingo, Bags & Badges fundraiser. The … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/30/23

Nixon-Smiley voters approve $37.9 million bond package

Voters in Nixon-Smiley CISD approved all five measures on the Saturday, May 6 ballot — four of them by fairly wide margins — in a move that will allow the district to issue a total of … more

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

Area health organizations meet for COPE meeting

Health organizations gathered at Gonzales Community Health Center Tuesday, July 18 for a proposed project. Debbie Marshall, of Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, had a vision to … more

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

Former GVEC general manager Hines remembered

Members of the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) are mourning the loss of former general manager Milton Doyle Hines, who passed away Jan. 6, 2024, at the age of 92. Hines served as … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/10/24

Nixon council agrees to lower industrial water rate after executive session

After a lengthy executive session Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Nixon City Council voted unanimously to lower the industrial water rate from $4.65 per 1,000 gallons to $4.18 per 1,000 gallons, contingent … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/17/24

Gonzales ready to groove with Main Street Summer Concert Series

The 14 th annual Gonzales Main Street Concert Series in Independence Square has been announced. The line up is versatile and lively, with many participants expected to enjoy this beloved tradition. … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/25/22

Municipal Judge Deidra Voigt swears in new Gonzales mayor, S.H. “Steve” Sucher in the council chambers with his wife, Linda Sucher.

Sucher sworn in as new mayor of Gonzales

During a packed council meeting Tuesday afternoon officials for the city of Gonzales, along with members of the community, gathered for the swearing in of new Mayor S.H. “Steve” Sucher, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/23/22

Search continues for missing TSU student two years later

Tuesday, Dec. 13, marked two years since the disappearance of 21-year-old Texas State University student Jason Landry and his family still has few answers as to his whereabouts or what happened to … more

From staff reports | 12/15/22

Commissioners increase assistant attorney salary to attract applicants

Gonzales County commissioners voted unanimously Monday, March 27, to increase the salary for the second assistant county attorney position up to $85,000 in an effort to try to make the position more … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/30/23

Waelder ISD voters reject bond measures for third time

A Waelder ISD bond issue failed for the third time in two years as voters rejected two measures during the Saturday, May 6, election in complete, but unoffical returns. Meanwhile, voters in the … more

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

Pilot Club of Gonzales receives international recognition

The Pilot Club of Gonzales continues to show growth within the community, so they have received international recognition for their efforts. The club received the Outstanding Growth Award from … more

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

Election judges, clerks will receive pay bump in Gonzales County

Gonzales County’s presiding election judges and election clerks will get a small bump in pay beginning in February after action taken Monday, Jan. 8, by the Gonzales County Commissioners Court. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/10/24

Deidra Voigt is sworn in as the new interim Nixon municipal judge while Mayor Dorothy Riojas and City Attorney Eddie Escobar watch on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Voigt is also the Gonzales municipal judge and Gonzales County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace.

Voigt appointed interim Nixon municipal judge

Gonzales County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Deidra Voigt was appointed the interim municipal judge for the City of Nixon until the next mayoral election at a salary of $500 per month by the Nixon … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/17/24

In light of social changes occurring after the death of George Floyd, should Gonzales consider renaming Confederate Square and relocating the monument?

6/11/20

Brassell to be honored as TJA Detention Officer of the Year

Gonzales County Jail Corrections Officer Cpl. William Brassell will be honored as the Detention Officer of the Year – Valor at the Texas Jail Association’s 38th annual conference next … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/17/24

Gonzales County approves $7,000 per radio for first responders

Gonzales County will be giving each first responder agency in the county $7,000 per handheld or mobile unit radio requested after commissioners approved that amount Monday, May 23. The money … more

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

The Crystal Theatre Shakespeare Ninja program has had a decade-long partnership with Camp Shakespeare at Winedale. This year, two Shakespeare Ninjas are among the 14 first-session campers: Lena Salazar, second from left, and Miguel Moreno, far right. The Winedale Theatre barn, where the camp is held, has been remodeled to resemble the Globe Theatre in Great Britain.

Campers to bring Shakespeare to life in Gonzales

A partnership for the past 10 years between Camp Shakespeare at Winedale and the Crystal Theatre in Gonzales has seen young thespians ages 11-17 treading the boards at the venerable downtown venue as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/23/22

Gonzales Chamber of Commerce executive director Melissa Henderson addresses an audience at a press conference to discuss the tourism coordinator position.

Gonzales Chamber excited to promote heritage tourism, city’s bicentennial

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is ready to promote heritage tourism in Gonzales, especially with the bicentennial celebration of the founding of the city just a few short years … more

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

Former Gonzales Little League board member Almaguer charged with theft

A former Gonzales Little League board member has been arrested and charged with theft for the alleged embezzlement and misuse of organizational funds first reported last year. A Gonzales County … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/4/22

Record-setting month puts sales tax allocation over $3M for first time ever

A record-setting month for sales tax allocations in December has helped Gonzales top the $3 million in yearly sales tax receipts for the first time ever. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced … more

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