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Zoom meeting will discuss African-American history preservation in Gonzales

A two-hour Monday, April 10, Zoom meeting will discuss the efforts of Preservation Gonzales and the Edwards Association to preserve local African-American history during the past five years in … more

From staff reports | 4/6/23

Nixon council holds off on proposed park name change

The Nixon City Council discussed on Monday, June 5, renaming a proposed veterans park to be built on land to the east of City Hall, but voted eventually to hold off on any name change until July so … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/15/23

Car show offers live music Saturday [Photo gallery]

The Hot Rods and Hatters car show is looking to bring some swing as it rolls into town this weekend. Those of the greaser, slick back, tattooed set should be pleased with the selections offered for … more

By Erik McCowan

Staff Reporter | 1/31/19

Early voting begins in May 24 primary runoff

Early voting began Monday, May 16, and will continue through Friday, May 20, at three locations in Gonzales County for the May 24 joint Democratic and Republican primary runoff election. Voters … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/16/22

ESD official: Smiley Fire Department not disbanded, can still be dispatched

Contrary to online rumors, the Smiley Fire Department has not disbanded and can still be dispatched to calls, said Bryan Schauer, vice president of Gonzales County Emergency Services District No. 2. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/9/23

Second annual Juneteenth event returns to Gonzales

The Gonzales Main Street will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration at Texas Independence Square this Saturday, June 17 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Contests and activities begin at 4 p.m. and … more

From staff reports | 6/15/23

Alamo needs Gonzales’ help once more [Photo gallery]

The Alamo is once again calling out for Gonzales’ help. Just like Colonel Travis’ call in 1836 to come to the aid of the besieged defenders of the Alamo, the Alamo is once again … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Publisher | 1/31/19

GISD shuffles administrators into new positions

The Gonzales Independent School District will see some familiar faces in new places as administrators are shuffled into new positions for the 2022-23 school year. At the Monday, June 27 special … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/30/22

County will seek grant for body-worn cameras for GCSO

The Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office will be applying for a grant to obtain body-worn cameras for their deputies after receiving approval Monday, Jan. 9, from the Gonzales County Commissioners … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/16/23

GISD approves STEMscopes instructional material purchase

The Gonzales ISD school board met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday, June 12 at the GISD Administration building. One of the big agenda items was the purchase of … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/15/23

The annual GHS Project Graduation is in limbo of failing to occur if a group doesn't step forward to take the initiative. Previous organizers in the Pilot Club say that their membership are unable to continue the program due to advanced age. They are hoping another organization will take over the popular end-of-school-year event.

Project Graduation grounded [Photo gallery]

GONZALES — Pasture parties and bonfires might make a return for graduation night celebrations if one particular event ceases to exist. And as of now, that appears to be the case. For the … more

By Erik McCowan

Staff Reporter | 1/31/19

The currently vacant Lynn Theater, located at 510 Saint Paul St., is up for sale by the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation.

GEDC talks selling of Lynn Theater

During a special city council meeting, Tuesday, June 21, the council approved awarding a bid to a third party to market the sale of the Lynn Theater by the city of Gonzales and the Gonzales Economic … more

By Vandy Van Epps , Gonzales Inquirer | 6/30/22

Rasberry homicide still unsolved one year later

It has been nearly a year since Brandon O’Quinn Rasberry was found dead at a Nixon area RV park and the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are continuing to look for who … more

From staff reports | 1/16/23

Crystal Theatre seeks funding from Gonzales County

For more than 25 years, the Gonzales Crystal Theatre Young Program has been dedicated to providing “arts-in-education opportunities for young people from all backgrounds” while serving as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/15/23

All will be revealed at the Crystal on Dec. 30

What is going to be revealed at The Crystal Reveal? To start, when doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Crystal Theatre, 511 Saint Lawrence St., Gonzales, it will be the first chance most … more

Special to the Inquirer | 12/15/23

Smiley council discusses unpaid city bills

The Smiley City Council met for a special called meeting Monday evening. The council discussed several items, including financial statements and multiple unpaid bills. Mayor Lisa Benavides … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/30/22

Gonzales ISD school board members Sandra Gorden, Gloria Torres, Justin Schwausch, Glenn Menking, Sue Gottwald, Josie Smith-Wright and Ross Hendershot III receives shadow box with an Apache patch, Apache feather and their Gonzales High School Monday, Jan. 9. Photo by Vandy Van Epps

GISD school board honored for hard work

The Gonzales ISD school board returned to business with their regular meeting on the eve of school getting back into session Monday, Jan. 9 at the GISD administration building. The board was … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/16/23

Gonzales Food Market named Main Street Business of the Month for June

Opened in 1959 by Lopez family patriarch “Chano Lopez”, his son Pablo, and daughters Elisa and Emilia Lopez, the Gonzales Food Market continues to make some of the best BBQ in town. And … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/15/23

Laurel Ridge Antiques brings Christmas to life in Gonzales

You haven’t experienced “Christmas Shopping” until you’ve been in Laurel Ridge Antiques & Inn during the holiday season. Located in a beautifully restored 1914 … more

Special to the Inquirer | 12/15/23

Gonzales EMS has made a lot of positive changes over the past few months. One change many will notice is the placement of stickers on emergency units remember fallen EMS staff.

Gonzales EMS making progress and upgrades [Photo gallery]

GONZALES — Gonzales County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has made a lot of changes over the course of the past seven months, and people are noticing. Not only has EMS been given a new … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Publisher | 1/31/19