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Gonzales County’s kindness to Panhandle fire victims greatly appreciated

Gonzales may be nine hours driving distance away from the Texas Panhandle, but the county’s residents will forever be in the hearts and on the minds of Panhandle residents for their generous … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/14/24

Rum Run supports Gonzales Main Street

The Gonzales Main Street Program is sponsoring the first annual Rum Run on Saturday, Sept. 10, with check-in from 9-11 a.m. The slogan is “why run when you can rum” and the event is … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/18/22

Baby, it’s cold outside! Brace for temperatures not felt since Uri

The bad news for Gonzales County is that temperatures are expected to drop lower than they have been since Winter Storm Uri blasted the region in February 2021. The good news, however, is that … more

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

Investigators cite Holmes Food for five OSHA violations

A workplace safety investigation found that a Nixon poultry processor exposed employees to ergonomic hazards, a common industry safety concern and the cause of many injuries to its workers. The U.S. … more

9/27/23

Come & run (or walk) it at Independence Park

The Come & Take it 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. in Gonzales Independence Park, located off Water Street (US 183 South). Register for this event online on the … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/18/22

Three different groups of potential buyers made their pitches to the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation board about what they would like to do with the Lynn Theatre at a packed meeting on Monday, Dec. 19.

GEDC approves new owners for the Lynn Theatre

The Lynn Theatre is one step closer to getting back up and running again after the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation board chose to sell the building to Sydney T. Allen and Devon Warzecha at … more

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

Major county intersection will change into all-way stop

A major Gonzales County intersection where a truck driver was killed earlier this year trying to avoid another vehicle will be converted into an all-way stop next week. Work is planned for … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/27/23

Early voting continues in GISD, Waelder bond elections through Nov. 3

Voters still have from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, to vote early in the Gonzales ISD and Waelder ISD bond elections and the Texas constitutional amendment election. Early voting is being … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/3/23

NSHS’ Rodriguez named to ATSSB All-State Band

Nixon-Smiley High School student Camarion Rodriguez travelled to and competed at the Association of Texas Secondary School Bands (ATSSB) Area South auditions in Alice on Saturday, Jan. 6. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/8/24

Commissioners put HR move on hold until next meeting

Gonzales County commissioners will have to wait one more meeting to decide whether to create a Human Resources (HR) position under the direction of the Commissioners Court due to a problem with … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/14/24

Come & Take It Car Show announced

The Gonzales Classic Cruisers and the Luling Oil City A’s proudly present their Come & Take it Classic/Exotic Car Show Sunday, Oct. 2 in Gonzales. The theme of the event is … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/18/22

La Coste out as GHS CEO

Gonzales Healthcare Systems is parting ways with Michael La Coste, less than four months after he began working as the new hospital CEO. “There was a mutual decision made last night … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/2/22

Professional dance comes to Gonzales with Nutcracker ballet production

The world of professional dance will come to Gonzales, Texas, next month when Come and Take It Dance and the Crystal Theatre present the quintessential holiday ballet The Nutcracker. Two … more

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

New policy prevents off-duty vehicles from leaving Gonzales County

All county-owned vehicles will be required to stay within Gonzales County unless they are in use for official business after the Gonzales County Commissioners Court voted to adopt a new policy at … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/27/23

UIL ‘Snapshot Day’ reveals local school enrollment figures

The University Interscholastic League held its biennial “Snapshot Day” — the day when schools must turn in their grades 9-12 enrollment figures to determine their classifications … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/3/23

GEDC to co-host South Texas Job Fair

Gonzales Economic Development Corporation — along with their counterparts from Yoakum, Cuero and Hallettsville — will host a South Texas Regional Job Fair this Thursday, Jan. 11, from 5 … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/8/24

Gonzales PD talks updated animal ordinance

The Gonzales City Council recently approved changes to the animal control ordinance in their Thursday, April 14 meeting. Gonzales Police Chief Gayle Autry spoke to the Gonzales Inquirer about … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/2/24

Schmidt, Allen square off in Gonzales County Sheriff race

The sole contested race for a Gonzales County office in the Nov. 8 general election is for the unexpired term of sheriff and features Republican incumbent Sheriff Keith A. Schmidt facing off against … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/2/22

Nixon express concerns about water levels, drainage

Amidst the third biggest drought in Gonzales County, the City of Nixon has raised concerns about corporations such as Schertz/Seguin and San Antonio Water Supply extracting their water. Nixon has … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 12/22/22

New defense attorney appointed in Nixon murder case

A Gonzales County man who shot and killed another during a deadly argument near Nixon had his case reset until Nov. 29 while his new attorney prepares for his defense. Discovery was also ordered … more

From staff reports | 11/3/23