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Almaguer sentenced to 10 years probation, must pay $65K in restitution

Jennifer Lynn Almaguer will have to pay back $65,000 in restitution to the Gonzales Little League and serve 10 years probation after pleading guilty to theft of property charges Tuesday, Jan. 9, in a … more

From staff reports | 1/9/24

Your body is a degenerate – or degenerating, anyway (degenerative joint disease)

Osteoarthritis, also referred to as degenerative joint disease, is a very common disease, and is, in simpler terms, the “wear and tear” of the joints. The actual underlying cause of … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/28/22

City Council approves creation of Gonzales Beautification Committee

The Gonzales City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, March 9 at City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. One of the big agenda items discussed was ordinance number 2023-7 about the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 3/15/23

Esther Carole Jones Benes

Esther Carole Jones Benes, age 79 of Seguin, passed away on April 3, 2023. Esther was born on April 1, 1944 in Gonzales, Texas to Ethel Flora (Leister) and Erwin Dudley Jones. Esther is … more

4/6/23

Current owner of Storey Paul Neuse (left) and Store Manager Kirk Gentry celebrate 120 years of the store’s founding and serving Gonzales.

Storey Jewelers celebrates 120 years of service

Storey Jewelers was established in 1903 by E.A. Gomez and Chauncey Vaughn Bright as Gomez and Bright Jewelers and Music Store. It became Bright Jewelry House in 1905 and was operated by Chauncey … more

SPECIAL TO THE INQUIRER | 10/19/23

GISD Superintendent Administrative Assistant Maggie Holub reads the oath of office to swear in Naomi Brown and Josie Smith-Wright to the school board. Smith-Wright won her reelection for District 4 and Brown defeated incumbent Sandra Gorden for District 7.

Brown, Smith-Wright sworn in; Gorden says goodbye to school board

The Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, May 13 at the GISD administration building. One of the big agenda items was the certifying of the general … more

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

William Henry (Bill) Peterek

After six decades of taking care of generations of patients in Galveston, thousands of students at Texas A&M, family, friends, friends of family, kids, grandkids, and anyone else who needed help, … more

4/6/23

Female fires gun into air, gets one-way ticket to jail

A female Gonzales resident was arrested early Sunday morning, accused of firing off several shots into the air from a handgun while on a vacant lot near downtown. GPD officers responded at about … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/21/23

Teresa Kimberly Johnson Hensley

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Kimberly Johnson Hensley, a talented artist, beloved art teacher, wife, and mother. She passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2023, at … more

10/13/23

Gonzales Health System hosts Pink Out luncheon

The Gonzales Health System hosted its annual Pink Out Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 12 at the THRIVE Center. Many organizations around the community gathered, attired in all pink, for Breast Cancer … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/19/23

Jordan’s Way to hold fundraising event for GPAC

The founder of a national organization which raises awareness for underfunded and overpopulated animal shelters and rescues will be at Gonzales Pet Adoption Center, operated by Kingdom Rescue, this … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/16/24

Rayn Neal Pickett

Rayn Neal Pickett, 41, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, after sustaining serious injuries from a motorcycle accident. He thoroughly enjoyed riding his motorcycle and it’s only … more

4/6/23

This NASA map shows the paths of the upcoming annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023 (in yellow), and the far more rare total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 (in purple). Using observations from different NASA missions, this map shows where the Moon’s shadow will cross the U.S. during each eclipse.

Annular eclipse comes to Texas this Saturday

The first of two solar eclipses that will darken skies and obscure the sun over the Lone Star State will take place this Saturday, Oct. 14. Gonzales County will be able to witness the partial … more

From staff reports | 10/11/23

James (Jim) Edward Dickinson

James (Jim) Edward Dickinson of Luling, TX passed away on September 29, 2023. Jim was born on November 29, 1941 in Merkel, TX. After his father’s passing in the summer of 1942, Jim, his … more

10/13/23

Mighty Apache Band earns 1s, advances to area marching contest

The Gonzales Mighty Apache Band made history Saturday, Oct. 14, earning straight first-division marks at the UIL Region 26 Marching Contest and earning a ticket to the UIL Area Marching Contest for … more

From staff reports | 10/19/23

Main Street names Discovery Antiques as business of the month

Discovery Architectural Antiques at 409 St Francis St. was named as Gonzales Main Street’s Business of the Month for May 2024. Discovery was founded in 1997 by Suzanne Kittel, who brings … more

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

Norma Jean Richter Sedlar

Norma Jean Richter Sedlar passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Austin, Texas. She was born April 3, 1955, in Gonzales, Texas to her parents Leroy and Addie Jean (Edwards) Richter. She grew up … more

4/6/23

Photo submitted to Gonzales Inquirer by reader

UF-whoa!: SpaceX Starlink satellites fly over Waelder, causing bewilderment

Gonzales County Sheriff’s dispatchers received several calls from bewildered residents regarding strange lights in the sky above Waelder Wednesday, Aug. 2. The lights in the sky were … more

From staff reports | 8/3/23

Mary Jane Whiddon

Mary Jane Whiddon, 87, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born on February 29, 1936 in Gonzales County to Nina Mae Freeman and Sam Robert Schrieber. … more

8/9/23

Gary Thomas Schurig

Gary Thomas Schurig, 69, of Gonzales, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born March 4, 1954, in Gonzales the son of Joe Emil Schurig and Georgia B Winegeart Schurig. Gary … more

10/13/23