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 |
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 |
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 ringtone for my phone went off and played the familiar tune of the University of Michigan fight song. Only two people in the whole world are privileged enough to have that ringtone, my oldest …
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By Terry Fitzwater
Publisher | 9/6/18 |
Members of our military are propped up as mascots all the time. “Respect the troops” is a slogan shouted without much purpose other than to end all arguments.
But when those same military …
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By José Torres
Managing Editor | 9/6/18 |
1835:
Sept. 29, Mexican government demands return of cannon from Gonzales
1842:
September, Mexican General Adrian Woll attacked San Antonio and captured members of the District Court along …
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By Vicki Frenzel
Special to the Inquirer | 9/6/18 |
Hey there folks. Can't believe we're into September already. Last time I mentioned how the sunflower stalks were starting to bloom, this week they've picked up speed and before you know it we'll be …
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By Eric Estes
Special to the Inquirer | 9/6/18 |
It is something I had been thinking about ever since I first came to Texas over a year ago.
I had a vision of golden beaches and balmy waters along the Texas shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico. It …
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By Terry Fitzwater
Publisher | 8/30/18 |
Good day, mate. While I'm not from the land down under, my property is under…under attack! The hordes of wild Texas (silver leaf ) sunflowers have taken over, yet again. A neighbor came by …
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By Eric Estes
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8/30/18
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Deadline is coming quick for citizens who want to become Texas voters in time for the Nov. 6 election. Instructions in Spanish are below (Instruccions para votar abajo.)
Unregistered voters have …
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8/30/18
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Editor:I just had a conversation with HEB and WalMart managers about allowing me to post an information sign at their entries that would be a reminder to voters to go out and vote, either on election …
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8/30/18
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Dear EditorFreedom and Independence, how much we take them for granted. Last month we celebrated Independence Day, next month comes Constitution week Sept. 17-23. How often do we think back what it …
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8/30/18
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Another week, and another blank page.I hate weeks when my mind draws a blank and asks the rhetorical question: What do I write about this week? With that said, I do have an odd assortment of …
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By Terry Fitzwater
terry.fitzwater@gonzalesinquirer.com | 8/23/18 |
Victoria College is excited to have entered its second decade of partnership with the City of Gonzales to operate VC’s Gonzales Center. The support Victoria College has received the last 11 years …
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By Dr. David Hinds
Victoria College President | 8/23/18 |
Editor,In regards to your guest column by Rob Schneider of the Texas AARP about Social Security. Boy, thinking about the fox in the hen house — AARP is surely one of those as they claim to …
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8/23/18
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Howdy there Gonzales. As the lazy days of summer wind down, life has changed again for most of us. The new school year is underway, parents’ schedules are ramping back up and school zones are alive …
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By Eric Estes
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8/23/18
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The text on my phone popped up from an unfamiliar number.
“What are you doing?” is all it said.
I had no idea who was on the other end of the text, so I played coy and responded in the …
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By Terry Fitzwater
terry.fitzwater@gonzalesinquirer.com | 8/16/18 |
Hope I'm finding y’all in high spirits this week. In the name of Jesus, I'm praying for a fun, productive and most importantly, safe new school year for all the young'uns out there. Thank you Lord …
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By Eric Estes
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8/16/18
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About three months ago, Genora Young from the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) ran into me on the street during the community garage sale event put on by the Gonzales Main Street …
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By Terry Fitzwater
terry.fitzwater@gonzalesinquirer.com | 8/9/18 |
The times they are a changin' in the Gonzales Inquirer business department.
As a courtesy to our readers and business partners we thought it would only be fair to give everyone notice as to just …
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By Terry Fitzwater
terry.fitzwater@gonzalesinquirer.com | 7/26/18 |