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Kenneth Rex McGinty of Gonzales, TX passed away at the young age of 77 on June 24, 2022. He was born on September 26, 1944 in Wrightsboro, TX to parents K.V. McGinty Jr. and Billie Jean Atkinson … more

6/29/22

When cancer is hard to swallow

Esophageal cancer is often unrepresented in the media, public discourse and general community discussions, leading to a lack of awareness of the existence, extent, causes and repercussions of this … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/23/22

Commissioners ban outdoor burning, fix radio ‘issues’

Gonzales County commissioners approved reinstating a countywide burn ban at their Tuesday, June 21, special called meeting and also straightened out some issues with previous actions regarding the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/23/22

STAAR test results released June 24

On Friday, June 24, parents of Gonzales ISD, Nixon-Smiley CISD and Waelder ISD students can gain access to a personalized snapshot of their child’s academic progress this year by logging into … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/23/22

Road construction addressed by city manager

Road construction began recently on St. Joseph Street with city workers replacing water lines prior to the repaving project planned by TxDOT. City Manager Tim Patek spoke to the Inquirer about … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/23/22

The Crystal Theatre Shakespeare Ninja program has had a decade-long partnership with Camp Shakespeare at Winedale. This year, two Shakespeare Ninjas are among the 14 first-session campers: Lena Salazar, second from left, and Miguel Moreno, far right. The Winedale Theatre barn, where the camp is held, has been remodeled to resemble the Globe Theatre in Great Britain.

Campers to bring Shakespeare to life in Gonzales

A partnership for the past 10 years between Camp Shakespeare at Winedale and the Crystal Theatre in Gonzales has seen young thespians ages 11-17 treading the boards at the venerable downtown venue as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/23/22

Municipal Judge Deidra Voigt swears in new Gonzales mayor, S.H. “Steve” Sucher in the council chambers with his wife, Linda Sucher.

Sucher sworn in as new mayor of Gonzales

During a packed council meeting Tuesday afternoon officials for the city of Gonzales, along with members of the community, gathered for the swearing in of new Mayor S.H. “Steve” Sucher, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/23/22

Witzkoske competing for Miss Texas title

Gonzales High School and Texas A&M graduate Angela Witzkoske is competing against 41 other young women from throughout the state to be crowned Miss Texas 2022 this week in Richardson. … more

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

Marian Theresia Brom Vyvjala

Marian Theresia Brom Vyvjala, 92, of Gonzales, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. Marian was born November 25, 1929 in Lavaca County to John J. and Mary Sykora Brom. She married Clarence Vyvjala on … more

6/22/22

Audrey Lenore (Tharp) Kurtz

Audrey Lenore (Tharp) Kurtz passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born on June 25, 1931, to Mamie Pearl (Smith) and Walter Tharp in Gonzales, Texas. She lived in Gonzales … more

6/22/22

Freddie Levan Brazil

Freddie Levan Brazil was born on November 14, 1955, to Betty J. Manley and Rufus Brazil. He was raised in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he attended Daytona Beach High School. After graduating, he … more

6/22/22

Lillian Fernandez

On October 27, 1947 Jim and Sue Rodriguez welcomed their daughter, Lillian Marie to this world. She had 3 brothers, Jimmy (Maren; children: Anthony (preceded in death), Jimmy, Kevin and Marie), Andy … more

6/22/22

Janice Yvonne Caraway

Janice Yvonne Caraway, age 48, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Nixon, Texas. She was born April 19, 1974 to Robert and Wilma (Leasman) Eilts. Janice is survived by her loving … more

6/22/22

Nixon-Smiley teen wins gold in Powerlifting

Powerlifting shows off the many strengths from athletes around the world, but one Nixon-Smiley teen got chance to show off his in the national level. 13-year-old Gavino Moreno shattered records at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

All my exes live in Texas

Dear Violet, My ex-husband and I share multiple children together, and I have been the sole provider of said children their entire lives. Now that I am much older (late 60s), I am worried … more

6/16/22

Gonzales ISD introduces new superintendent with reception

The Gonzales Independent School District will host a reception for the new superintendent Tuesday, June 21. Dr. Elmer Avellaneda was named the new superintendent in the Monday, June 13, school … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

Sales tax receipts up 17.56 percent for Gonzales

The city of Gonzales saw a 17.56 percent jump in sales tax allocations in June 2022 as the city received nearly $39,000 more than it received in June 2021. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/16/22

Gonzales Health Care Systems board approves consolidated budget

The Gonzales Health Care Systems Board held two meetings Tuesday at the THRIVE Healthplex Conference Room. The first meeting was the budget hearing for the GHCS and Chief Financial Officer … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

A city of Gonzales crewman stands in front of Spaces Sublime as a sewer smoke test is in progress to find the cause of the sewer smell within the building at 507 St. Joseph St. on Tuesday morning, June 14.

Local business deals with sewer problems

A local business owner on St. Joseph Street recently voiced her frustration regarding a sewer problem within the building. Suzanne Zaitz, owner of Spaces Sublime, has been dealing with a sewer … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

Celebrate Juneteenth with Edwards Association Kickball, Fun Day

The Edwards Association will celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday, June 18, at the old Edwards High School campus, 1427 Fly St., Gonzales. The day will start at 8:30 a.m. as newly elected Gonzales … more

From staff reports | 6/16/22