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Presentence investigation ordered for Almaguer in Little League theft case

2 nd 25 th Judicial District Judge Jessica Crawford on Nov. 8 ordered a presentence investigation be performed in the case of Jennifer Lynn Almaguer, who is charged with embezzlement and misuse of … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/21/23

Gonzales again hosts Texas Junior High Rodeo Association state finals

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals are rolling, rolling, rolling into town. Gonzales will be host to the state finals May 22-28 at JB Wells Park, Arena & Expo. The rodeo … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/21/22

Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis, right, swears in new Smiley Mayor Lisa Dominguez Benavidez while her brother Hector holds a bible Wednesday, June 1, at the Gonzales County Courthouse. A recount conducted by Elections Administrator Gwen Schaefer and a three-person panel upheld the results of the May 7 election, in which Benavidez defeated incumbent Mayor Mike Mills by a single vote, 69-68. Benavidez, the city’s first female mayor, will preside at the June 16 City Council meeting.

Smiley recount upholds results; Benavidez new mayor

Former Smiley City Councilwoman Lisa Dominguez Benavidez will become the first female mayor of Smiley after a Tuesday, May 31, recount confirmed she was elected by a one-vote margin. Gonzales … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/1/22

Gonzales County property values soar by nearly 33 percent

Certified taxable property values for Gonzales County are up by nearly a third over last year, according to the certified appraised value rolls from the Gonzales Central Appraisal District. The … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/10/22

Pictured from left are Dr. Walker, baby Leila, mom Veronica, Brandi Stakes RN, and Amanda Sepulveda LVN.

Welcome to the world!

Gonzales Healthcare Systems’ first baby of the New Year has arrived! The 2023 New Year’s Baby was born at Gonzales Memorial Hospital on Jan. 3, 2023. This year, we announce that … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/11/23

IN MEMORIAL

--SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR-- J. Knox Green William Edward Bunton --WORLD WAR I-- Frank Maloch Milton J. Brice John A. Kalinac Bryan J. Robinson John Edgar Freeman … more

6/1/23

Gonzales Elks Lodge sponsors 2023 Winterfest Cook-off

There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to running the annual Winterfest Cook-off. This year, Gonzales Elks Lodge #2413 will be in charge of the mainstay event, which pits local cooking … more

Special to the Inquirer | 11/21/23

Nations Fellowship hosts BBQ Cookoff in Smiley

Come out and fellowship with the Nations Christian Fellowship BBQ Cookoff in Smiley. This event is being held Saturday, April 30, on the property next to the Smiley Post Office. The cookoff … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/21/22

Early voting under way in Gonzales mayoral runoff, House 34 race

Early voting began Tuesday, May 31, and will continue through Friday, June 10, in both the June 14 Gonzales mayoral runoff as well as the U.S. House District 34 special election. Voters can cast … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/1/22

Commissioner voices concern about water supply for large rural subdivisions

Gonzales County Precinct 2 Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski told his fellow commissioners he has concerns about contractors wanting to build large subdivisions out in rural county areas without knowing … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/10/22

Workshop scheduled to discuss Western Mitigation funding

The Gonzales Underground Water Conservation District will be holding a public workshop to discuss additional funding in its mitigation program Jan. 13 at the GUWCD, 522 Saint Matthew St., … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 1/11/23

Winterfest Christmas parade to be held Dec. 2

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and that means it’s nearly time for the Gonzales Main Street Winterfest Christmas parade, to be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 in downtown … more

Special to the Inquirer | 11/21/23

Amber Alert issued for missing Gonzales teen

Gonzales County Sheriff’s deputies put out an Amber Alert on Tuesday, Jan. 30 for a Gonzales teen they believe left home with a 22-year-old man Monday, Jan. 29. Deputies said they believed Scarlett Smith, 14, … more

From staff reports | 1/30/24

Jailer arrested, fired for assaulting inmate

A Gonzales County Sheriff's Office jailer has been fired from his job after he was arrested Thursday, April 21, and charged with allegedly assaulting an inmate. Tristian Palmer faces one count … more

From staff reports | 4/21/22

GHS seniors received their diplomas

The Gonzales High School Class of the 2022 took the stage at the Apache Field last Friday as they graduate. 205 seniors walked the stage as they received their diplomas. The class of 2022 … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/1/22

County signs pacts for juvenile detention bed space

A shortage of juvenile detention beds throughout the state of Texas has Gonzales County in the same predicament as other counties — having to secure services with the few counties that have bed … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/10/22

Lynn Theatre back on market after approved buyers back out

The Lynn Theatre is back on the market, nearly four months after the Gonzales City Council narrowly had voted to sell the historic movie theater to the partnership of Sydney Allen and Devon Warzecha. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/15/23