The Gonzales Inquirer

Raising concerns over Gonzales ISD

I begin with a correction to my April 8 school board comments. I have since learned that regular school bus drivers earned a raise last year. I apologize for the mistake and am glad to hear that … more

4/18/19

Council should read about Marfa

To Gonzales and City Council: If there is going to be a FLOAT FEST in Gonzales ever, read C-3 CANCELS ITS PLANS FOR A MARFA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN 2020. Marfa, as a community, is going to PRE-PLAN … more

4/18/19

Scattered musings of a worn-out newspaper man

Idle thoughts on a Tuesday afternoon in Gonzales, Texas: --The 2nd Annual Gonzales Inquirer Craft Beer and Wine festival is rapidly approaching. Fifty percent of the VIP tickets have already been … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 4/11/19

My sister is a saint

My sister had not taken a vacation in 22 years. So when she called a few weeks ago and asked if she could come out for a short visit, I was very surprised. She said she needed a break from her … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 4/4/19

This month in Gonzales history - April

1836: April 21, victory at San Jacinto means Texas is now a free republic 1847: April, act was passed to build five bridges across ditches within the city 1852: April 15, Gonzales … more

By Vicki Frenzel

Special to the Inquirer | 4/4/19

Fun with 500 women—all for a good cause

The request at the Lions Club meeting seemed simple enough: “We need some volunteers to work Bingo on Friday night, March 22 at J.B. Wells Expo Center. We’re raising money for … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 3/28/19

There is only one race, the human race

Editor: Labels labels, it seems that we always want to assign labels to everyone. Whether it is race, religion, political party, or other associations people seem to want to label it and diss the … more

3/28/19

Veterans Day in March — Gonzales Style

Veterans Day came early to Gonzales this year. On Saturday, March 16, two separate events were held in the city of Gonzales. One event was held to promote the health, welfare and benefits of all … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 3/21/19

This month in Gonzales history

1836: March 1, 32 men from Gonzales area entered the Alamo, joining nine men from area already in the Alamo March 6, Alamo fell; all are killed March 11, General Sam Houston arrived in … more

By Vicki Frenzel

Special to the Inquirer | 3/21/19

On the road again

I had a Willie Nelson weekend. As in I was On the Road Again. The human adventure began late Friday afternoon and ended up 48 hours later, with trips to Cuero, Schroeder Hall in Goliad, Luling, … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 3/14/19

Gonzales budget, rollback issue math

Dear Editor, A little math about Gonzales’s budget and the rollback issue. Divide $27,000,000 by Gonzales population (7,628) and that equals 3,539.591 (rounded). That is $3,529.60 for … more

3/14/19

Notes on the rollback election

There are a few points I would like to address. First, the rollback election is only about revenue, “money.” Pure and simple. It has nothing to do with anything else. No one wants to pay … more

3/14/19

Understand the facts, issues of rollback election

My Fellow Gonzales Citizens: Today we find ourselves in a struggle. Throughout this campaign regarding the roll back of the city’s tax rate, I have been frustrated by the infighting and … more

3/14/19

An honor to honor the Immortal 32

Last Friday was a day 183 years in the making. It was a day when 32 men from Gonzales (or with strong ties to this area) chose to honor the legacy of our community’s heritage. It was a day … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 3/7/19

Life is silly in a serious way

On Feb. 13, the Long Branch Book Club met to discuss the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a classic science fiction novel. This short romp through the space time continuum and the foibles of … more

By Karen Jacobs

Special to the Inquirer | 3/7/19

Vote ‘against’: We can help fix our city

Our city is at a crossroads. We can vote to help fix our city or watch it continue to struggle. Deficit spending has brought our city to the brink of bankruptcy. Our General Fund savings were down … more

By Paul Neuse

Special to the Inquirer | 3/7/19

Vote ‘for’: Money has been vastly overspent

The Gonzales Taxpayers Association (GTA) appreciates the Inquirer reaching out for facts concerning this important Tax Rollback election. GTA is asking voters to vote FOR the rollback which will … more

By Steve Hendershot

Special to the Inquirer | 3/7/19

Museum needs cleaning

Good afternoon: Six years ago in October 2013 when the Museum was cleaned for the first time, the City Council voted for it to be cleaned again in 6-7 years. (You will have to listen to the audio … more

3/7/19

GTA is a group of concerned citizens who loves this community

Dear Editor, My name is Donald E. Page, Jr. and I am a member of the Gonzales Taxpayers Association (GTA). I want to start by saying that I love Gonzales! It is rich in history and beauty. I live … more

3/7/19

Only the good die young

I am never going to answer another phone call after 11 p.m. at night. They are never expected, and they almost always have bad — if not horrific — news. Sunday night was no … more

By Terry Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 2/28/19