The Gonzales Inquirer

Community deserves answers on board appointments

Recent discussions have brought both questions and dismay! I, like many others, reside outside of the city limits and therefore, am not represented by a councilman. I am writing this Letter to the … more

12/26/19

Questions posed after board appointments

I recently turned to social media and posted concerns as an attempt to raise not only awareness of recent happenings to the Gonzales Main Street Board, but also to encourage those in our community to … more

12/26/19

Citizens encouraged to vote against rollback

Folks, We write to you with an urgent message. The City of Gonzales needs your help. We have a crisis situation and it needs a decisive response. The City will have a Tax Rollback election on … more

2/14/19

Jolly Ol’ Saint Fitz

In my next life I want to come back as Santa Claus. I have been a big fan of the jolly ‘ol elf from the North Pole all my life. I love the spirit of Christmas that permeates the entire … more

By Terence J. Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 12/26/19

This month in Gonzales history - Feb.

1836: 23, siege of the Alamo began 1852: 29, Presbyterian Church of Gonzales organized, meeting in various buildings. 1854: 11, cornerstone laid for new Baptist church 18, 50-75 … more

By Vicki Frenzel

Special to the Inquirer | 2/14/19

The Legend of Augie Meyers

Just over a year ago my friend and compadre Egon Barthels invited me to lunch at the Running M. He said the purpose of the luncheon was to introduce me to the owner of No Bull Radio. He also promised … more

By Terence J. Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 3/12/20

Complacency is bad for democracy

Tomorrow (Friday) is the deadline day to file for various races around the county. In the city of Gonzales, seats that are up for grab include the mayoral position and two school board seats. As of … more

By Jose Torres

Managing Editor | 2/14/19

Call of Duty: Honor the Immortal 32

In February of 1836, Colonel William Barret Travis sent a letter from the Alamo “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World.” The letter was sent under great duress, as Barret … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 2/14/19

Auxiliary expresses thanks

Dear Editor, The members of Memorial Hospital Auxiliary would like to express our thanks to the Heights of Gonzales for hosting the September meeting at their facility. The food was delicious and … more

11/21/18

Enjoy your Thanksgiving memories

The memories of Thanksgiving are among the most precious memories I have. As a youngster, I grew up in the house of my grandparents. Every year on Thanksgiving all my mom’s siblings would … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Publisher | 11/21/18

Constitutional amendment would shore up funding for state parks

I am excited to report that the Texas House recently passed my legislation to provide a stable funding source for Texas state parks. It now awaits one final vote in the senate before heading to … more

By Rep. John Cyrier | 5/2/19

This month in Gonzales history

1854: May 6, the contract for the Female Academy has been let to John Mooney May 13, a supper was held and $250 was raised for completion of the Methodist Church … more

By Vicki Frenzel

Special to the Inquirer | 5/2/19

Night and Day — Beer Festival 2019

The second annual Gonzales Inquirer Come and Taste It Craft Beer and Wine festival this past weekend reminded of the title of one of Charles Dickens’ novels. It felt like A Tale of Two Cities. … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 5/2/19

Man on the moon? How about Mars?

It’s hard to believe, but Saturday is the 50th anniversary of man stepping on to the moon for the first time. It seems like only yesterday. On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong took the fateful … more

By Terence J. Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 7/18/19

LTE - To all Christians who read his letter

Today, there is a battle for America like none that has ever been fought before. The battle is neither a physical, nor a political one. It is a spiritual war for the soul of America. Scripture says … more

9/13/18

Don't mess with Texas history

The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) performs a crucial role in reviewing the material taught in our public schools. Among all of the educational disciplines, our Texas history is among the most … more

By Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst

(R-Brenham) | 9/13/18

Thanks for the donation

Dear Manager,The Waelder Homecoming Foundation Inc. is a non-profit community service organization. Over the last several years, we have donated over $20,000 to the Waelder area. The donations … more

6/21/18

Losing my religion at College Station: Go Aggies

It was one year ago that I started interviewing for the position of publisher of the Gonzales Inquirer. The owner of the newspaper — Texas A&M grad Brandi Chionsini — and I had many conversations … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Publisher | 9/13/18

Thanks for sponsorship

Dear Gonzales Inquirer,I am excited to share that thanks in part to Gonzales Inquirer’s support as an In-Kind Sponsor, the Relay For Life of Gonzales County was able to raise more than $62,655 … more

6/21/18

Unjust treatment in jail

Dear Fellow Texans and U.S. Citizens,I have been incarcerated (wrongfully) for almost six years with the great possibility of release this year! As I am a 100 percent disabled Vietnam veteran and … more

6/21/18