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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

Smiley City Council accepts Bustamente resignation

The city of Smiley again will be looking for a new city secretary after the Smiley City Council approved and accepted the resignation of the current secretary at their Wednesday, July 19 meeting. … more

From staff reports | 7/20/23

Sassy soprano returns to Gonzales for one-night only concert

She came into this world singing and has never stopped. Savannah White Heximer has wowed family, friends, and the community of Gonzales with her singing and will do so again this weekend on the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/10/24

Edwards Association leads Gonzales with MLK parade, celebration

On one of the coldest days of the year, the Edwards Association in Gonzales on Monday, Jan. 15, embraced the warm teachings of love, freedom and peace handed down by the late Dr. Martin Luther King … more

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

Gonzales among most picturesque small towns for a weekend retreat in Texas

An online national magazine, World Atlas, has found Gonzales among the nine most picturesque small towns in Texas to visit for a weekend retreat. Texas is vastly beautiful, as well as being the … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/17/24

Road construction addressed by city manager

Road construction began recently on St. Joseph Street with city workers replacing water lines prior to the repaving project planned by TxDOT. City Manager Tim Patek spoke to the Inquirer about … more

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

GISD speaks about Apache All STAAR initiative

The Gonzales ISD school board approved the provided extra instructional time in their Monday, Sept. 12, school board meeting. The Apache Academy All-STAAR initiative was implemented for the … more

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

GISD school board approves strategic plan for district

Gonzales ISD School board met for the regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Dec. 12, at the GISD Administration building. The board approved the GISD Mission, Vision, Beliefs, and Strategic Goal plan … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/15/22

Waelder mayor arrested on deadly conduct charge

Waelder Mayor Roy Tovar was arrested by the Waelder Police Department on Saturday, July 1, and charged with deadly conduct discharge of a firearm, a third-degree felony. According to the … more

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

Free fire truck will save Smiley thousands of dollars

The city of Smiley will save thousands of dollars and receive a 2008 Pierce pumper truck from Victoria County through a Texas A&M Forest Service special program called “Helping … more

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

Main Street discusses veteran banners

The Gonzales Main Street Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Sept. 15, at Gonzales City Hall. One of the main items discussed during the meeting was the veteran memorial … more

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

Water levels slightly increase in Gonzales County’s third biggest drought

The Gonzales Underground Water Conservation District on Tuesday, Dec. 13, discussed water level findings and funding for landowners at the GUWCD board meeting, noting it to be the third-most extreme … more

By CLAYTON KELLEY, For the Inquirer | 12/15/22

Main Street board approves grant to renovate former Plaza Hotel

The Main Street Board held a special meeting on Tuesday at Robert Lee Brothers Jr. Memorial Library regarding a business incentive grant. The board approved the $52,000 grant for the use for 415 … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/25/22

STAAR test results released June 24

On Friday, June 24, parents of Gonzales ISD, Nixon-Smiley CISD and Waelder ISD students can gain access to a personalized snapshot of their child’s academic progress this year by logging into … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/23/22

Mayor Steve Sucher congratulates Tim Crow on being appointed Gonzales city manager full time.

Crow hired as new Gonzales city manager

The search for a new Gonzales city manager came to an end during the Thursday, Dec. 8, Gonzales City Council meeting. The council approved their new manager, unanimously, after reconvening from … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/15/22