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Vote for rollback means vote for Gonzales’ deterioration
To my fellow citizens of the City of Gonzales, There is coming up an opportunity to vote on whether you want the City to have an opportunity to grow and prosper, or to continue the decline into … more
Rollback could have negative impact
As the 20th century began, our wonderful home of Gonzales was a thriving community. We were the center of cotton, cattle and commerce. At the time, our ancestors built the many beautiful homes that … more
IN†EGRI†Y
In the event you have not been paying attention to local events lately, we are going to have a RECALL election concerning the correct tax rate for the city. This is permitted … more
How stupid do they think we are?
Kudos: To the citizens of Gonzales for standing up for their rights to a rollback election on this liberal over taxation issue. The citizens of our community are starting to understand the conception … more
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
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
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
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
The Good was better than the Bad and Ugly
Over the course of the past number of days, I have been thinking about the Hot Rod and Hatters Car Show that came to town. I have heard all sorts of comments on the event and have been asked … more
Car show could help Gonzales
The Hot Rods and Hatters car show is rolling into town this weekend, and I for one am thrilled about the potential it has to for doing and bringing good things to the city of Gonzales. Hundreds … more
Reader reacts to ‘school choice’ article
Re: Erik McCowan’s “School Choice But for Who?” (Public Schools versus Charter, private or religious school? Quote: “To use taxpayer money to fund private, often … more
The Sea Turtle Rescue Hospital performs research on the giant turtles, including DNA to blood sampling. The hospital has its own operating room, and then rehabs the sea turtles until they are able to live on their own and re-enter their native habitat. Bubba, the giant sea turtle seen here in his own holding tank, has been treated for Ocular Fibropapilloma and is getting ready to be released into the Gulf of Mexico.
Rescuing seas turtle, one turtle at a time
I first saw the Florida Keys in the spring of 1979.It was Spring Break of my senior year in college, and my old college buddies Kevin Rowell, Tim Havasi, Timmy Prough and Brad Niederquill decided we needed to go play in the Florida more
Reputation is just like insurance
Growing up, my biggest pet peeve was not being trusted. To be more specific, I hated when someone called me a liar, especially when I was telling the God-honest truth. I’ve told a white lie or two … more
Congressman Cloud asks President Trump to not divert money previously allocated for hurricane relief in order to build border wall
Editor’s Note: Gonzales Congressman Michael Cloud recently sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to not divert money previously allocated for Hurricane Harvey relief in order to … more
Beware of ‘convoys’
Editor, My subject is the unintended vehicle “convoy” on dual lane highways. You can experience it anywhere; a vehicle traveling 55 or 60 mph on a 70 mph zoned highway (now, it is … more
Gonzales does radio — The Texas way
To say that Saturday was an interesting day would be an understatement. I made a little bit of personal history on the 12th. It was the day I made my live radio debut in Texas. A few weeks ago, … more
Now’s your chance to make a difference
Mid-December 2017 I wrote the following: “Besides ‘voter oppression,’ do you want to know what the two worst words are in this current climate of democracy? ‘Ran … more
This month in Gonzales history
1829: Jan. 10, first brand recorded, JP, by Green DeWitt 1839: Jan. 25, first post office opened 1853: Jan. 25, City Council declared lot on northeast quarter of Church Square (Block … more
Numbers never lie*
*But numbers can be deceiving. I saw a stat over the weekend, after the Philadelphia Eagles’ upset victory over the Chicago Bears that made me go “wow.” Scott Barrett of … more
Idle thoughts on a 3,000-mile road trip
One of the coolest things about driving on a clear night is seeing the millions of stars twinkling in the heavens. I have always been fascinated by the celestial world and driving across country to … more
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