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Area school districts score ‘B’ on TEA report card

All three Gonzales County school districts — Gonzales ISD, Nixon-Smiley CISD and Waelder ISD — received an accountability rating of “B” from the Texas Education Agency, the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/22

Butterfly garden talks continue at Gonzales City Council

The Gonzales City Council continued discussions about next steps for the planned butterfly garden during the Thursday, Oct. 13 meeting. No action was made on this agenda item, but input from the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/20/22

Pre-trial hearing reset in Storey Jewelers theft case

A pre-trial hearing for a woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a local jewelry store has been reset for Sept. 27. Christina Martinez Melchor, 45, was indicted by a … more

From staff reports | 8/30/23

Noon Lions Club hosts annual CTI Cook-off

The Gonzales Noon Lions Club will hold their annual Come and Take It Celebration T-bone, Chili and Beans Cook-off on Sunday, Oct. 8, in downtown Gonzales in the 400 block of Saint George and the 600 … more

From staff reports | 10/4/23

Voters approve 13 of 14 constitutional amendments statewide

Voters statewide approved 13 of the 14 constitutional amendments on the Tuesday, Nov. 7 election ballot, including Proposition 4 that will raise the homestead exemption for homeowners from $40,000 to … more

From staff reports | 11/9/23

Gonzales Noon Lions to present Lions Bingo March 23

The Gonzales Noon Lions present Lions Bingo, Saturday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at the pavilion at J.B. Wells Park. Join your friends and neighbors in good old fun, and possibly win up to $1,000 in … more

From staff reports | 3/9/24

County judge files $22.6 million budget for fiscal 2023

Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis has filed a budget for fiscal year 2023 which calls for more than $22.6 million in expenditures against revenues of more than $18.6 million. The county expects to … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/22

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 24, for November general election

Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins this coming Monday, Oct. 24, and ends Friday, Nov. 4, with three locations open for Gonzales County residents to cast a ballot. There are six … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/20/22

Sheriff’s office dealing with increase in animal cruelty seizures

Gonzales County Sheriff Keith Schmidt asked county commissioners last week for guidance in dealing with an increase in animal seizures his department has encountered in recent months. The Gonzales … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/8/22

GHS to hold public hearing on proposed tax rate

The Gonzales Healthcare Systems Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2023 at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Thrive Healthplex, 1300 Captain … more

From staff reports | 8/30/23

History of Come and Take It

The Come and Take It Celebration commemorates the firing of the first shot of the Texas revolution on Oct. 2, 1835, which took place near Gonzales. Come and help us celebrate history with the firing … more

10/4/23

Gonzales County wins grant for hazard mitigation planning

Gonzales County was successful in obtaining a General Land Office (GLO) Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program (LHMPP) assistance grant to update the Gonzales County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Gonzales … more

Special to the Inquirer | 11/9/23

JB Wells voting box moves permanently to Riverside

Individuals who vote at Gonzales County Voting Precinct 12 will no longer go to JB Wells Expo Center to cast their ballots — not just for the November general election, but from now on. The … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/22

Apaches overcome adversity to collar Bulldogs, 27-13

The great John Wooden once said “Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.” The Gonzales Apaches … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/10/22

Deputy remembered on anniversary of his murder

It has been 22 years since a Gonzales County law enforcement officer was killed in the line of duty. The Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office paid tribute to the late Sgt. David M. Furrh on … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/8/22

Waelder ISD earns perfect FIRST score

The Waelder Independent School District received a perfect score of 100 for an “A” or Superior Achievement rating on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), Superintendent … more

From staff reports | 11/9/23

Nixon-Smiley Wild Hog Cook Off to be held Friday, Saturday

The 35 th annual Nixon Smiley Livestock Show Wild Hog Cook Off will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11 at the Nixon Smiley Livestock Show Barn & Arena. General admission is $10 for adults, … more

From staff reports | 11/9/23

Inquirer, GOP co-sponsor local candidate forum

The Gonzales Inquirer and the Republican Party of Gonzales County will join forces again to co-sponsor a Meet and Greet Candidate Forum on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Gonzales American Legion Post 40, … more

From staff reports | 1/22/24

Commissioners table action on distributing EOG royalty check

Gonzales County commissioners tabled action Monday, July 25, on giving a $138,202.48 royalty check to Nixon-Smiley CISD until they can determine what needs to be done to transfer the property into … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/31/22

Resident reminded of late cousin during Pearl Harbor attack anniversary

Wednesday, Dec. 7, marked the 81st anniversary of the surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Honololu, Hawaii. It also brought … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/8/22