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To the Editor:After reading Rob Ford's recent article on Congressman Blake Farenthold's sexual harassment suit, I felt compelled to comment.At the time of Farenthold's initial win in 2010, Cameron …
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12/8/17
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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 …
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2/14/19
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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 …
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By Vicki Frenzel
Special to the Inquirer | 2/14/19 |
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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 …
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By Jose Torres
Managing Editor | 2/14/19 |
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“Everyone you meet comes with baggage, find someone who cares enough to help you unpack.” ― Ziad K. Abdelnour
I was talking to a very good friend who was discussing her feelings over …
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By Lorrie Grogg
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2/8/18
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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 …
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By Terry Fitzwater
Editor & Publisher | 2/14/19 |
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Editor’s Note: We will be publishing the chronological history of Gonzales County from Feb. 1 – Feb. 16 in this edition. Next week, we’ll publish the second half of the February …
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By Vicki Frenzel
Special to the Inquirer | 2/8/18 |
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On Dec. 6, the Long Branch Book Club met to discuss Once Upon a Christmastime by local author Peggy Perry, a thought-provoking, heartwarming compilation of short stories.
The club members all …
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By Karen Jacobs
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12/12/17
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Sometimes it seems like all the stars are in alignment. You know, when all sorts of things happen the way you expect them to be and everything turns out even better than hoped for, or when something …
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By Terry Fitzwater
publisher@gonzalesinquirer.com | 2/8/18 |
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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 …
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11/21/18
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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 …
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By Terry Fitzwater
Publisher | 11/21/18 |
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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 …
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By Rep. John Cyrier
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5/2/19
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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 …
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By Vicki Frenzel
Special to the Inquirer | 5/2/19 |
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I love Christmas, and usually look forward to all of the beautiful lights and celebrations. But this year? Not so much. This year I am without Zelma, my beloved mother-in-law. Zelma’s birthday is …
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By Lorrie Grogg
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12/12/17
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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. …
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By Terry Fitzwater
Editor & Publisher | 5/2/19 |
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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 …
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By Terence J. Fitzwater
Editor & Publisher | 7/18/19 |
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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 …
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9/13/18
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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 …
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By Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst
(R-Brenham) | 9/13/18 |
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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 …
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6/21/18
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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 …
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By Terry Fitzwater
Publisher | 9/13/18 |
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