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The Nixon Area Chamber of Commerce and the Smiley Bantam Activity Group have joined forces to create Nixon-Smiley Community Fest — a free, fun event for the whole family. The festivities … more

From staff reports | 8/17/23

Patricia (Pat) Yeschke

Patricia (Pat) Yeschke passed away on November 28, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family and close friends. Pat Yeschke was born on October 28, 1947 in Yoakum, Texas. Pat lived in Gonzales, … more

12/7/23

Suicide is not painless

In 1970, Robert Altman directed the Academy Award-nominated movie M*A*S*H. The movie was a huge hit and was the inspiration behind the television series of the same name. The theme song for the movie … more

By Terence J. Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 2/1/23

Gonzales, Nixon-Smiley athletes compete in all-star games

The Gonzales Apaches and Nixon-Smiley Mustangs are well represented in the 2024 South Texas Coaches Association All-Star Games in Floresville Saturday, May 18. The STCA All-Star game showcases … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/16/24

Lana Lavon Brzozowski

Lana Lavon Ratliff Brzozowski, 81, of Houston, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. She was born July 7, 1941 in St. Jo, Texas the daughter of Lavon Talmadge Ratliff and Ella Dolores … more

12/14/22

Main Street Roundup offers shopping, specials, drink samples

Want to wet your whistle while taking in the shopping and dining that downtown Gonzales offers? Why not take part in the Main Street Roundup, Gonzales Main Street’s newest event, which will be … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/19/23

Gonzales Main Street board names Edward Furniture as the Main Street Business of the Month.

Edwards Furniture names Main Street Business of the Month

Gonzales Main Street is pleased to recognize Edwards Furniture Co. as our Main Street Business of the Month. Edwards Furniture, located at 703 St. Paul Street, has been a Gonzales staple since … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/17/23

The Gonzales High School juniors and seniors kicked off the annual powder puff games with the powder puff volleyball game Friday, May 10. The juniors (Team Black) defeated the seniors (Team Pink) in four sets. The juniors and seniors squared off for the annual powder puff football game Wednesday, May 15.

POWDER PUFF TEAMS FACE OFF

5/16/24

Michelle Annette Clark

"Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.” Psalms 16: … more

12/14/22

Kathryn (Woodall) Caraway

Kathryn (Woodall) Caraway, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2022. Kathryn was born on October 22, 1934, in Nixon, Texas to Ima and Max Woodall. … more

12/14/22

Almaguer repaid $14,000, has conditions to probation in Little League theft case

Jennifer Lynn Almaguer had to pay $14,000 in restitution up front on Jan. 9 when she was sentenced to 10 years probation after pleading guilty to embezzlement and misuse of Gonzales Little League … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 2/1/24

The Lynn Theatre was lit up Thursday, Jan. 19 for the one of the first times since its closure.

Council makes final decision on Lynn Theatre sale

All eyes were on the Gonzales City Council in a packed meeting Thursday, Jan. 19 for the final decision in regards the ownership of the Lynn Theatre. Members of the community expressed their … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/25/23

Helen Amelia Schnitz

Helen Amelia Schnitz of Nixon, Texas was called to her eternal home on March 7, 2023 at the age of 85 years. Helen was born on January 24, 1938 in Gonzales, Texas to Leslie Mills and Gladys … more

3/15/23

Dwight Henry Jeffery

“To everything there is a season. A time for every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Dwight Henry Jeffery was born on Dec. 12, 1949, in Houston, … more

8/17/23

UIL announces 2024-26 reclassification, realignment for football, volleyball, basketball

The UIL split up longtime district rivals Cuero and Gonzales in football in the 2024-26 Football, Volleyball and Basketball Reclassification and Realignment, announced Thursday, Feb. 1. … more

By LEW K. COHN and VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 2/1/24

A listing of the categories of businesses that are eligible for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery (TTIR) Grant Program.

State grant program helps travel industry business hit by COVID-19

Beginning Feb. 1, the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office will open up another round of one-time grants of up to $20,000 each to local businesses who were negatively impacted by … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/25/23

Nixon City Council hears Feather Fest update, discusses mobile home ordinance

Nixon City Council members discussed how the upcoming Feather Fest is taking wing during their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7, at City Hall. Feather Fest was once a major event in Nixon which … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/15/23

Gloria Mata Nuncio

In loving memory of Gloria Mata Nuncio, who passed on Friday, August 4, 2023, she went on to join the many family and friends that have passed on before her. Gloria was a wife, proud mother, … more

8/17/23

Local governments will soon see opioid money in their coffers

Gonzales County and its four municipalities will split $17,102.42 in proceeds from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund as Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar begins disbursing the first funds from the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/15/23

Jack Mark Dubose

Jack Mark Dubose of Gonzales, Texas said his last goodbyes to his family on March 30, 2023 at age 93. He was born at home to Warren and Merle Dubose on a frigid January day. The Dubose family was in … more

4/6/23