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TJHRA finals return to JB Wells, Gonzales

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Finals return to Gonzales Saturday, May 25 through Saturday, June 1. JB Wells Facility Manager Amanda Garza and her staff have been preparing for more than 30 vendors … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/9/24

New county burn ban goes into effect Oct. 27

A hard rain’s going to have to fall or 90 days will have to pass before a new burn ban approved Monday, Oct. 24, by Gonzales County commissioners gets lifted. The emergency order officially … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/24/22

Updated property tax information now available for Texas taxpayers

New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Gonzales Central Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a … more

Special to the Inquirer | 2/16/23

Nixon City Manager Harold Rice presents a “key to the city” to Jarrod and Jen Birmingham at the regular city council meeting on Monday, June 5. Jarrod Birmingham was the headline act for the Feather Fest on Cinco de Mayo the city held last month. He praised the city for the work they did to put the festival together. Birmingham was giving a shout out to other members of the council and the Feather Fest committee.

Nixon council establishes parameters for new Tourism Board

The Nixon City Council voted Monday, June 5 to establish the terms and requirements for the new Tourism and Development Board and approved the leadership of that advisory board as well. However, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/8/23

Bantam Fest 2024 to be held Saturday

Bantam Fest is almost here, and the Smiley Bantam Activity Group are excited to bring their annual festival to the Smiley Fire Department this Saturday, May 11. Residents of Smiley, and all … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/9/24

Gonzales County jobless rate falls to 3.2 percent

Unemployment in Gonzales County fell by three-tenths of a percent in April 2023, according to state Labor Market Information (LMI) figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). While … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/8/23

Donnie Paul Holland Jr. after arrest, Oct. 26, 2021.

Fugitive sex offender Donnie Holland Jr. arrested in Gonzales

“You know who I am.” Those five words confirmed to Gonzales County authorities on Thursday, Oct. 26, they had, indeed, found fugitive child sexual predator Donald Paul … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/26/23

Bishop George Sampleton, a Gonzales native, holds letters from Stanford University, Texas A&M University and Texas State University stating his self-published book, “Don’t Give Up Keep the Faith,” has been added to their library catalogs.

Gonzales native’s book added to more university library collections

A Gonzales native’s self-published book chronicling his own experiences growing up in the community during integration has been added to the libraries and archives of more than 48 universities … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/9/24

Shigellosis outbreak traced to Hallettsville restaurant

A Houston lawyer has filed a lawsuit against a Hallettsville restaurant, accusing them of being responsible for an outbreak of shigellosis that may have gotten more than 100 people sick during … more

From staff reports | 6/8/23

No Kid Hungry invests in Gonzales ISD for school breakfast programs

No Kid Hungry announces its investment of $90,200 in seven (7) Texas school districts, including Gonzales ISD. The campaign’s latest grant cycle marks a continuation of its commitment to … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/9/24

Gonzales Walmart store manager Daniel Trevino (left) shakes hands with Walmart’s Pharmacist Manager Bruce Blackwell (right) as he congratulates him for 50 years of working with the company.

Pharmacist Bruce Blackwell celebrates 50 years with Gonzales Walmart

There are those who consider living to 50 to be a “well-earned” age, which makes a career, at one company, lasting 50 years a true milestone. Almost no one can go a step further and say … more

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

Nixon man arrested in ‘Justice for Phoenix’ animal cruelty case

A Nixon resident has been charged with animal cruelty for the burning and torture of a small dog the community has renamed Phoenix. Michael Villaneuva, 28, was served a warrant Tuesday, Feb. 27, … more

From staff reports | 2/27/24

What happened to the June Concert Series?

For 14 years, Gonzales Main Street has held a concert on the square every weekend in June. Since 2008, Gonzales has been host to hundreds of bands. Names like Austin Meed, Chris Ryback, LC Rocks, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/8/23

Johnny Cash was an honorary Bexar County sheriff’s deputy

Johnny Cash, country music’s well-known outlaw and famous Folsom Prison resident, was, on at least two occasions, on the other side of the badge, including in the Lone Star State. In 1959, … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/22/22

Adult dancers integral part of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’

Three adult dancers will be an integral part of the troupe that will perform in Come and Take It Dance’s upcoming “The Sleeping Beauty,” to be staged at the Crystal Theatre in … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/8/23

New leadership has Greater Gonzales County Crime Stoppers renewing its focus

Greater Gonzales County Crime Stoppers has new leadership and a renewed focus on its mission since 2012 to help law enforcement by encouraging the community to say something when they see something … more

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

One of just three envelopes carrying the genuine Gonzales Provisional stamp will go to auction later this month.

1864 Gonzales Provisional envelope hits auction block

An envelope sent from Gonzales to Houston in the latter days of the Civil War should fetch a nice price when it goes to auction later this month. On June 21, 2023, H.R. Harmer Fine Stamp … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/8/23

Fire danger increases as county drought index rises

Gonzales County emergency officials are warning residents to “try not to burn unless absolutely necessary” as the county’s drought index rises and there is “no foreseeable … more

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

Donation helps ESD buy body armor for EMS personnel

The many men and women who provide care to the public in the role of public servants and first responders oftentimes do so at the risk of their own safety. For many years, law enforcement have … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/22/22

Lynn Theater talks continue with Gonzales City Council

The future of the Lynn Theatre as a topic of conversation returned to the Gonzales City Council in a packed Thursday, July 13 meeting at City Hall. The theater was put back onto the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/20/23