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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

Jimmy Wayne Zella

Jimmy Wayne Zella, 51, of Gonzales, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. Jimmy was born July 23, 1970 in Gonzales to Robert and Patricia Chapman Zella. Jimmy was born and raised in Gonzales. He … more

7/13/22

Ruben Arellano

Ruben Arellano, of Gonzales, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born on September 17, 1954, in Gonzales, to Marcelino Arellano and Ernestina Rivera Arellano. Ruben served … more

7/13/22

Rando Contreras Jr.

Rando Contreras Jr. of Gonzales, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 8, 2022 at the age of 40. Rando was born on August 14, 1981 to Rando Sr. and Betty Jo Contreras. He was preceded … more

7/13/22

Drowning death investigated at Gonzales dam

Gonzales County law enforcement is investigating the drowning death of a man in the Guadalupe River below the Gonzales dam on Sunday evening. According to the Gonzales County Sheriff’s … more

From staff reports | 7/13/22

First responders in front of Jeff’s Auto Paint & More Wednesday afternoon on US 183 in response to a shooting at the business.

Gonzales man shot at local business

A Gonzales man was transported to a San Antonio hospital Wednesday afternoon after being shot at a local automotive paint and body shop, the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office … more

From staff reports | 7/13/22

State grant program helps business hit by COVID-19

A new grant program through the Office of the Governor could provide up a one-time issuance of up to $20,000 each to local businesses who were negatively impacted by COVID-19. The Texas Travel … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/11/22

Traffic backs up on Interstate 10 eastbound in Gonzales County after a multiple fatality accident east of Waelder on Wednesday, July 6.

Four dead, one injured in fatal I-10 crash

Interstate 10 eastbound in Gonzales County was shutdown for more than 11 hours after a fatal crash was reported, Wednesday, July 6. The accident occurred at 11:22 a.m. Wednesday near the city … more

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

Gonzales Junior High seeks new theater director due to growth

As the Gonzales Independent School District’s Theatre Department continues to grow, Gonzales Junior High School is in search of a new theatre director to fill the position. Leslie Buesing, … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 7/7/22

Gonzales Department heads work on budget

Budget talks have begun for the city of Gonzales as department heads met with the Gonzales City Council for two budget workshops last week. Departments from the Gonzales Fire Department to the … more

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

Firefighters spend Fourth of July weekend battling blazes

The Fourth of July weekend may normally be the time for cookouts and fireworks, but local firefighters had to spend it battling two separate wildfires which consumed a total of more than 300 acres in … more

From staff reports | 7/7/22

Gonzales residents asked to prepare for hotter weather

As the summer continues to roll relentlessly through Gonzales County residents are asked to prepare for triple digit weather. In the month of June, the city of Gonzales recorded 20 triple digit … more

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

Water Conservation District encourages community to be mindful of water consumption

The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District wants to remind residents and businesses to be mindful of the water they are using. According to the US Palmer Drought Severity Index, … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 7/7/22

New Chamber director knows allure of heritage tourism

The new executive director for the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Melissa Henderson, is familiar with the allure of heritage tourism and how it could benefit a community like … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/6/22