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This house, located on the 200 block of West 6th Street, was confirmed by the Nixon code enforcement officer to be abandoned, dilapidated and on the verge of collapsing, as well as having faulty wiring.

Nixon checks for housing code compliance

Months after the ban on mobile homes in the City of Nixon, Nixon City Council continues to check code appliance for substandard homes. Any existing mobile homes in place prior to the ban that was set … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 7/28/22

Float Fest closes out with a bang — literally

The stars were big and bright in the heart of Gonzales this past weekend. Music, camping, and tubing took over Gonzales as the 2022 Float Fest brought in star power music headliners, music lovers and … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/28/22

Beloved former Inquirer employee Louis Decker remembered

Former Gonzales Inquirer sports editor and advertising account executive Louis E. Decker, 44, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at The Heights of Gonzales. Decker, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/22

Float Fest comes to Gonzales County

After several years on hiatus, Float Fest 2022 is finally here and expected to bring community fellowship and some of the biggest names in entertainment to the Gonzales County area for a weekend of … more

From staff reports | 7/21/22

Back to School schedule conflict issue addressed at city council

Four local groups, all working towards the same goal, experienced scheduling conflicts that were addressed at the recent city council on July 14. The events in question involve back to school fund … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/21/22

Fundraiser established for longtime Inquirer staffer, Apache supporter

Gonzales High School Class of 1995 graduate Louis Decker has spent his adult life supporting his beloved Apaches, including covering their athletic exploits in the pages of the Gonzales Inquirer as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/21/22

Game wardens look for a drowning victim in the Guadalupe River near the Gonzales dam.

City asking public’s help in increasing awareness of river danger

The City of Gonzales is taking additional steps to “increase the public’s awareness of the dangers of the river and the importance of water safety” when accessing the Guadalupe … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/21/22

Business owner recuperating at home; assailant identified

The owner of a Gonzales auto paint and body shop is recovering at home after he was shot by an associate Wednesday afternoon, GCSO deputies said. Meanwhile, his alleged assailant, identified as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/22

County sales tax allocations up by nearly 24 percent for July 2022

The city of Gonzales saw a 26.06 percent jump in sales tax allocations in July 2022 as the city received nearly $56,000 more than it received in July 2021. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar … more

By LEW K. COHN,. Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/22

Final Float Fest preparations under way

Less than a week away, the final preparations for the 2022 Float Fest, set in Gonzales, are under way. Headliners Marshmello, Vampire Weekend, Cage the Elephant, Chance the Rapper, Deadmau5 and … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/14/22

Gonzales ISD talks strategic change

In his second school board meeting as the Gonzales ISD superintendent, Dr. Elmer Avellaneda continued to learn and listen to district needs on Monday, July 11. The Gonzales ISD school board … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/14/22

Hansen disqualified from running for Precinct 4

An individual who had declared his intent to run as an independent candidate for Gonzales County Precinct 4 Commissioner has been disqualified. Nixon resident Travis Hansen submitted his … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/22

Gonzales ISD announces administrative hirings

Gonzales Independent School District has announced three more hirings to critical administrative roles within the district. Wanda Fryer will serve as the new director of secondary education, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/14/22

Drowning death investigated at Gonzales dam

Gonzales County law enforcement is investigating the drowning death of a man in the Guadalupe River below the Gonzales dam on Sunday evening. According to the Gonzales County Sheriff’s … more

From staff reports | 7/13/22

First responders in front of Jeff’s Auto Paint & More Wednesday afternoon on US 183 in response to a shooting at the business.

Gonzales man shot at local business

A Gonzales man was transported to a San Antonio hospital Wednesday afternoon after being shot at a local automotive paint and body shop, the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office … more

From staff reports | 7/13/22

State grant program helps business hit by COVID-19

A new grant program through the Office of the Governor could provide up a one-time issuance of up to $20,000 each to local businesses who were negatively impacted by COVID-19. The Texas Travel … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/11/22

Traffic backs up on Interstate 10 eastbound in Gonzales County after a multiple fatality accident east of Waelder on Wednesday, July 6.

Four dead, one injured in fatal I-10 crash

Interstate 10 eastbound in Gonzales County was shutdown for more than 11 hours after a fatal crash was reported, Wednesday, July 6. The accident occurred at 11:22 a.m. Wednesday near the city … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/7/22

Gonzales Junior High seeks new theater director due to growth

As the Gonzales Independent School District’s Theatre Department continues to grow, Gonzales Junior High School is in search of a new theatre director to fill the position. Leslie Buesing, … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 7/7/22

Gonzales Department heads work on budget

Budget talks have begun for the city of Gonzales as department heads met with the Gonzales City Council for two budget workshops last week. Departments from the Gonzales Fire Department to the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/7/22

Firefighters spend Fourth of July weekend battling blazes

The Fourth of July weekend may normally be the time for cookouts and fireworks, but local firefighters had to spend it battling two separate wildfires which consumed a total of more than 300 acres in … more

From staff reports | 7/7/22