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Original reporting matters
Ever played a game of “telephone”? If not, here’s the rundown. There’s a line of people standing next to each other and the first person whispers a sentence to the next person. Then that … more
This month in Gonzales history
Editor’s Note: The second half of this column will run next week. 1847: November, Mason Thomas T. Blackwell died, causing creation of Masonic Cemetery in 1849 1853: Nov. 10, … more
A successful 4th grade Ag Day
Gonzales County Farm Bureau wants to recognize the gracious contributions from our fellow community partners that helped make the annual Ag In the Classroom event a success, through their donations … more
Mincing words
Editor: I mused at the calls on C-Span this morning and on other mornings when people call in and tell people to stop calling our system of government a democracy. I find that most of those people … more
What a perfect Saturday looks like
It’s Saturday morning, Oct. 20. It’s 7:30 in the morning, and I wake up to face the day with a sense of great anticipation and hope juxtaposed to a high level of anxiety. It is a day of two … more
Man-made dams not from God
Hello friends,When God created all the rivers and lakes he allowed for them to all flow freely and flood down in to the seas.Modern man has decided it is good idea now to redesign God’s rivers … more
Every second counts
Hi folks, hoping all is well with you and yours. Seems like every time I sit down to write this column it's raining again. If it's still happening during our next drought, I might have a money maker … more
Making my rookie debut as a wedding photographer
”Love each other, or perish.” Those words were penned by a longtime colleague of mine — Mitch Albom of the Detroit Free Press. He penned those words writing the best-selling book Tuesdays … more
Complicated endings
On Oct. 9, the Long Branch Book Club met to discuss, Cell by Stephen King and to celebrate what would have been the late Keith Carter’s 53rd birthday. The group had mixed reactions to Cell, but … more
Invest in yourself wisely
Hey Gonzales, where's the time go? It's mid-October already and the blackbirds, coming for the sunflower seeds, are starting to arrive. It amazes me how so many birds can fly in formation, making … more
Wow, what a festival!
Happy anniversary to me! And happy anniversary to the wonderful community of Gonzales! Happy anniversary? What’s that you say? It was one year ago Friday that yours truly stepped foot in the … more
Remember 'Hunters for the Hungry' this hunting season
Texas hunting licenses for the 2018-2019 sporting year are on sale and the hunting season is in full swing. When purchasing a new hunting license, Texas hunters have the opportunity to make a … more
Posting informational election signs
Editor:This is a follow up to the letter I sent about posting information signs about election at the entry to HEB and Walmart. As I stated, they flatly refused, saying they do not get involved in … more
Snake in the grass
Hey y’all, hope everyone has fully recovered from “Come and Take It.” For several years, the church we attended ran a food booth and our church band played there, we all had a great time and a … more
Consider candidacy of Eric Holguin
Dear Editor:I would like for all to consider the candidacy of Eric Holguin for the 27th Texas Congressional district. Eric favors creating jobs through infrastructure repair and improvements, which … more
Call for ombudsman
Dear Editor:This is really a letter to Gonzales county’s gentlemen and ladies who have a heart for elder care residents.You may be acquainted with what CASA volunteers do for children in the … more
Thank you for successful National Night Out
A community wide thank you to all the first responders and community members that came together to host the third annual National Night Out. The NNO program is a grassroots effort put on by … more
Welcome home to Gonzales
To all our guests who have come to celebrate this weekend we’d like to offer a sincere welcome to Gonzales. We’re sure you will have a blast at the Come and Take It Festival! Whether you are … more
Do not go gently into the night
It’s 2:45 a.m., and I’m driving through Smiley, Texas. I’m tired, grouchy, and just trying to get through this unexpected, unwanted late-night drive. The thought keeps running through my … more
How’s your first response?
What time is it? That's right, time to come and shake it at “Come and Take it! Y’all enjoy, be safe and have fun. Missed talking to you a couple of weeks ago, but the Inquirer needed to give a … more
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