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The family of Robert Lee Drake Jr., known to us as Bob, Dad, and Daddy Bob, are saddened to announce his passing on July 17, 2022, after a rapid but valiant battle with cancer. Bob left us while in … more

7/27/22

Deborah Kay Brzozowski

Deborah Kay Brzozowski, 62, of Gonzales, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Deborah was born January 22, 1960 in Shiner to Vernon and Mary Ann Sofka Brzozowski. Deborah was a member of St. James … more

7/27/22

Charles Elston Rasmussen

On July 23, 2022, Charles Elston Rasmussen, was called upon by his Lord and Savior at the age of 96 in Gonzales, Texas. Charles was born on September 27, 1925 to Charles Hans, and Etolia Shumate … more

7/27/22

Beloved former Inquirer employee Louis Decker remembered

Former Gonzales Inquirer sports editor and advertising account executive Louis E. Decker, 44, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at The Heights of Gonzales. Decker, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/22

Float Fest comes to Gonzales County

After several years on hiatus, Float Fest 2022 is finally here and expected to bring community fellowship and some of the biggest names in entertainment to the Gonzales County area for a weekend of … more

From staff reports | 7/21/22

Back to School schedule conflict issue addressed at city council

Four local groups, all working towards the same goal, experienced scheduling conflicts that were addressed at the recent city council on July 14. The events in question involve back to school fund … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/21/22

Fundraiser established for longtime Inquirer staffer, Apache supporter

Gonzales High School Class of 1995 graduate Louis Decker has spent his adult life supporting his beloved Apaches, including covering their athletic exploits in the pages of the Gonzales Inquirer as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/21/22

Game wardens look for a drowning victim in the Guadalupe River near the Gonzales dam.

City asking public’s help in increasing awareness of river danger

The City of Gonzales is taking additional steps to “increase the public’s awareness of the dangers of the river and the importance of water safety” when accessing the Guadalupe … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/21/22

Frank Garza Arce

Frank Garza Arce, lovingly known as “Mr. Frank”, passed away at home in Nixon, Texas on July 16, 2022. Frank was born on July 10, 1947 in Nixon to Inocencio and Antonia (Garza) Arce who … more

7/21/22

Frank “Kiko” Olmos

Frank “Kiko” Olmos, 90, of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born June 17, 1932 in Gonzales County to Catarino Olmos and Petra Guajardo Olmos. He married Stella Proa … more

7/21/22

Gustavo Angel Velazquez

Gustavo Angel Velazquez, 24, of Gonzales, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born August 3, 1997 to Gaspar Velazquez and Patricia Vazquez. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. … more

7/21/22

Business owner recuperating at home; assailant identified

The owner of a Gonzales auto paint and body shop is recovering at home after he was shot by an associate Wednesday afternoon, GCSO deputies said. Meanwhile, his alleged assailant, identified as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/22

County sales tax allocations up by nearly 24 percent for July 2022

The city of Gonzales saw a 26.06 percent jump in sales tax allocations in July 2022 as the city received nearly $56,000 more than it received in July 2021. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar … more

By LEW K. COHN,. Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/22

Final Float Fest preparations under way

Less than a week away, the final preparations for the 2022 Float Fest, set in Gonzales, are under way. Headliners Marshmello, Vampire Weekend, Cage the Elephant, Chance the Rapper, Deadmau5 and … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/14/22

Gonzales ISD talks strategic change

In his second school board meeting as the Gonzales ISD superintendent, Dr. Elmer Avellaneda continued to learn and listen to district needs on Monday, July 11. The Gonzales ISD school board … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/14/22

Hansen disqualified from running for Precinct 4

An individual who had declared his intent to run as an independent candidate for Gonzales County Precinct 4 Commissioner has been disqualified. Nixon resident Travis Hansen submitted his … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/22

Gonzales ISD announces administrative hirings

Gonzales Independent School District has announced three more hirings to critical administrative roles within the district. Wanda Fryer will serve as the new director of secondary education, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/14/22

Judy Peterman

Judy Peterman, of Gonzales, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at the age of 72. She was born on November 26, 1949, in Gonzales, to Herman Willham and Vera Pauline Taylor Irle. She married Hubert … more

7/13/22

Lloyd Junior Everett

Lloyd Junior Everett, 81, of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was born December 14, 1940 in Olney, Illinois the son of Jesse Lloyd Everett and Mildred Mae Sinclair Everett. … more

7/13/22

Agnes T. “MiMi” Irle

Agnes T. “MiMi” Irle, 84, of Gonzales, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. She was born March 23, 1938 in Gonzales the daughter of Eugene and Inez Zumwalt Fisher. … more

7/13/22