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Gonzales ISD introduces new superintendent with reception

The Gonzales Independent School District will host a reception for the new superintendent Tuesday, June 21. Dr. Elmer Avellaneda was named the new superintendent in the Monday, June 13, school … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

Sales tax receipts up 17.56 percent for Gonzales

The city of Gonzales saw a 17.56 percent jump in sales tax allocations in June 2022 as the city received nearly $39,000 more than it received in June 2021. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/16/22

Gonzales Health Care Systems board approves consolidated budget

The Gonzales Health Care Systems Board held two meetings Tuesday at the THRIVE Healthplex Conference Room. The first meeting was the budget hearing for the GHCS and Chief Financial Officer … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

A city of Gonzales crewman stands in front of Spaces Sublime as a sewer smoke test is in progress to find the cause of the sewer smell within the building at 507 St. Joseph St. on Tuesday morning, June 14.

Local business deals with sewer problems

A local business owner on St. Joseph Street recently voiced her frustration regarding a sewer problem within the building. Suzanne Zaitz, owner of Spaces Sublime, has been dealing with a sewer … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

Celebrate Juneteenth with Edwards Association Kickball, Fun Day

The Edwards Association will celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday, June 18, at the old Edwards High School campus, 1427 Fly St., Gonzales. The day will start at 8:30 a.m. as newly elected Gonzales … more

From staff reports | 6/16/22

Bringing the biggest Buc-ee’s back to Luling

Luling is bringing the biggest Buc-ee’s back home to Texas. Construction on a new facility, to replace the existing facility located at 10070 I-10, will encompass than 75,000 square feet. … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/15/22

Commissioners revise and discuss county radio agreements

The Gonzales Commissioners Court got together Monday, June 13, and had to make adjustments in a previous agenda item that was discussed in their last meeting. The item was in regards to the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/15/22

Gonzales council, Chamber tentatively agree on tourism post

The Gonzales City Council and the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture president met at last Thursday’s meeting regarding the tourism director position. Chamber president Carolyn … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/15/22

Gonzales ISD approves hire of new superintendent

The Gonzales Independent School District school board gave final approval for the district’s new superintendent in their Monday, June 13, meeting. The board members returned from … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/15/22

Float Fest – stream of fun

After eight years in existence, Float Fest 2022 is coming to the Guadalupe River in Gonzales during the weekend of July 22-24. After several years on hiatus, this classic Texas Hill Country … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/15/22

Sucher defeats Anzaldua in Gonzales mayoral runoff

Former small-town journalist, college director of development and Gonzales Economic Development Corporation board member S.H. “Steve” Sucher was elected mayor of Gonzales as he narrowly … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/14/22

Vandy Van Epps joins Gonzales Inquirer as staff writer

New town, a new adventure and a new chapter in my journalism career. My name is Vandeline (Vandy) Van Epps (she/her pronouns), and I am the new reporter for the Gonzales Inquirer. I was born in … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/9/22

Train derailment dumps coal in downtown Shiner

The cause of a train derailment which shut down US Highway 90-A (Avenue E) for more than 20 hours Friday and Saturday remains under investigation, a Union Pacific representative told the Inquirer. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/9/22

Texas Elks Children Services gears up for summer camp

The Texas Elks Lodge is currently gearing up for their summer camp program for children who are in need. The summer camp will start June 12. Applications are mostly closed, but there are a few spots … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Gonzales Inquirer | 6/9/22

Texas Water Safari cuts through Gonzales

The world’s toughest canoe race is making a stop through Gonzales this Sunday. The 59th Texas Water Safari kicks off in San Marcos Saturday, June 11, as paddlers around the world get … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/9/22

Texas spending nearly $100K to promote Gonzales tourism

The state of Texas is spending nearly $100,000 in federal economic development grant funds to promote tourism to Gonzales as part of a new $12 million cooperative advertising program through Travel … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/9/22

Gonzales Healthcare Systems appoints La Coste as CEO

Michael La Coste will be coming to Gonzales Healthcare Systems from Steward Healthcare in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but he has strong ties to central Texas, and is excited to join the GHS … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/8/22

Early voting ends Friday in mayoral runoff, House District 34

Early voting ends this Friday, June 10, in both the June 14 Gonzales mayoral runoff as well as the U.S. House District 34 special election. Voters still can cast a ballot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/8/22

Two killed, one injured in Texas 97 wreck

Two men are dead and one is in critical condition at an Austin hospital after a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday morning on Texas 97 about six miles east of Gonzales. Texas Department of … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/8/22

Thumping good times coming to Luling

Downtown Luling is the place to be June 23-26 as folks from near and far gather to celebrate the 69th annual Luling Watermelon Thump. A tradition that started in 1954 to honor the area … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/2/22