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National Night Out set for Oct. 4 in Gonzales

The Gonzales Police Department and Gonzales Main Street will join forces to host National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Apache Practice Field, 500 Tate St., Gonzales. The … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/7/22

Gonzales County jury finds man guilty of continuous sexual abuse of young child

A former Gonzales County resident has been found guilty of sexually abusing a young child following a week-long trial at the Gonzales County Courthouse. On Thursday, Oct. 26, a Gonzales County … more

Special to the Inquirer | 10/31/23

Gonzales resident Chance Freeman, the director of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s Disaster Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) program, testified before the Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans on Wednesday, June 22, along with Sonja Gaines, deputy executive director of IDD and behavior health services. They answered questions from the committee, including co-vice chair Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, who represents Gonzales County in the Senate.

Freeman testifies about Uvalde behavioral health response

Gonzales resident and GHS alum Chance Freeman testified last week before a Texas Senate committee investigating the aftermath of the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde. Freeman serves as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/29/22

Food so good, you’ll cry for ‘umami’!

Parind Vora — renowned chef and guest on the show “Chopped” — is no stranger to the soul foods of the United States and Europe. Trained at multiple Michelin Star restaurants, … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 9/7/22

Abortion ruling could impact Gonzales’ healthcare providers

Gonzales County residents will not see much in the way of changes immediately to the provision of healthcare locally in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday, June 24, which overturned Roe … more

By LEW K. COHN and BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/29/22

PHOTO GALLERY: Gonzales vs. El Campo Football on Aug. 28 [Photo gallery]

Here are photos from El Campo's 35-0 win over Gonzales in the 2020 football opener for both teams on Friday, Aug. 28. more

8/29/20

Community Health Centers honor staff in celebration

The staff of the Community Health Centers of South Central Texas were honored for their 56 years of service in the community of Gonzales, Friday, Dec. 9, at the J.B. Wells Expo Center. At the … more

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

Staton elected Precinct 3 Commissioner on Super Tuesday

Gonzales County Precinct 3 road crew member Roy Staton won a very close election to serve a four-year term as the next Precinct 3 commissioner, defeating Precinct 2 road crew member Thomas … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/6/24

Texas Independence Relays returns to Gonzales

Gunsmoke isn’t just a TV show that aired for 20 seasons on CBS. It’s also what residents will see — and smell — plenty of this Saturday, March 23 when the annual Texas … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/21/24

Rollover crash injures sheriff’s deputy

A Gonzales County sheriff’s deputy avoided serious injury after a rollover accident took place at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. According to the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office, the … more

From staff reports | 8/15/22

Gonzales County commissioners ban outdoor burning

Gonzales County commissioners approved an emergency ban on outdoor burning at their regular meeting Monday, July 24. The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until rescinded by … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/24/23

Gonzales ISD board approves bond election

The Gonzales Independent School District Board of Trustees set in motion a $95 million November bond election with their vote at the Monday, Aug. 14 regular meeting. The board approved two … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/16/23

Matias, Mills advance to Precinct 1 commissioner runoff

The race for Gonzales County Precinct 1 Commissioner will go to a May 28 runoff between the top two finishers in the Super Tuesday March 5 Republican primary — Anton “Tony” … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/6/24

Husband, wife accused of misusing EMS funds could face April 1 trial

The case against a husband and wife accused of misappropriating funds while serving as executive director and bookkeeper of the Gonzales County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) could go to trial as … more

From staff reports | 3/21/24

Gonzales woman charged with human smuggling after West Texas chase

A Gonzales woman was one of two people arrested and charged with human smuggling after a high-speed chase in Kinney and Maverick counties in West Texas on Monday, April 10. Joanna Jeanette Bermea … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/13/23

County judge files $24.8 million budget for fiscal 2024

Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis has filed a budget for fiscal year 2024 which calls for more than $24.8 million in expenditures against revenues of more than $19.8 million. The county has a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/16/23

Schoolcraft, Kuempel headed to May 28 primary runoff

Challenger Alan Schoolcraft and incumbent Rep. John Kuempel will face off in a Tuesday, May 28, primary runoff for the Texas House District 44 seat as the top two votegetters in the March 5 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/6/24

Pompa begins work as Nixon’s new financial director

The Nixon City Council formally approved the March 1 resignation of Council Member Melissa Pompa at the regular council meeting Monday, March 18 at City Hall. Pompa resigned from council because … more

From staff reports | 3/21/24

Low-income Nixon residents could see quarterly food bank

Low-income citizens living in Nixon may expect to see a food bank in their town after hearing from the Kenedy Housing Authority at the Monday, April 10 meeting. The Kenedy Housing Authority … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 4/13/23

Gonzales City Council approves voter approval tax rate

By a split 3-2 vote, the Gonzales City Council will propose what is called the “voter approval” tax rate of 29.38 cents per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2023-24. The voter approval … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/16/23