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Kross Kountry Band enjoys resurgence with release of ‘Poor Ol’ Willie’

One of Shiner’s blasts from the past is seeing something of resurgence locally with the release of their latest single that songwriter Waldo Boehm of Shiner dubbed “Poor Ol’ … more

By BOBBY HORECKA, Special to the Inquirer | 3/9/24

Gonzales Noon Lions to present Lions Bingo March 23

The Gonzales Noon Lions present Lions Bingo, Saturday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at the pavilion at J.B. Wells Park. Join your friends and neighbors in good old fun, and possibly win up to $1,000 in … more

From staff reports | 3/9/24

GISD approves Pre-K class tuition rate

The Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, March 4 before the district heads into Spring Break Monday, March 11. One of the main agenda items was … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 3/9/24

William James Miller, Jr.

William James Miller, Jr., known as Skip, was born November 29, 1939, to Maxine Sengelmann Miller and William J. “Billy” Miller, Sr., of Waelder, Texas. He died at 84, on February … more

3/9/24

Shelby Sutherland King

Shelby Sutherland King, died peacefully at his home in Katy Texas, on Sunday, the 3rd of March 2024, at the age of 97. He was a longtime resident of Gonzales, TX. He was preceded in death by the love … more

3/9/24

Jose Juan Perez

Jose Juan Perez, 55, of Gonzales, went to join the Lord on Wednesday February 28, 2024. He was born on October 06, 1968, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico. He married Valentina Correa on … more

3/9/24

Nancy Patteson Cook

Nancy Patteson Cook, age 93, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home near Nixon, Texas. She was born on August 21, 1930 in Smiley, Texas, and was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. … more

3/9/24

Robert Ynclan Scholarship fundraiser announced

The Sheriff Robert Ynclan Memorial Scholarship Fund is hosting its third annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 23, 2024, and tickets are on sale now. “For $15, area residents can enjoy a … more

Special to the Inquirer | 3/7/24

Community offers outpouring of support for Panhandle fire victims

The Smokehouse Creek Fire continues to devastate portions of the Texas Panhandle, consuming more than 1 million acres and claiming the lives of scores of livestock and at least one first responder. … more

By LEW K. COHN, CInquirer Publisher | 3/7/24

Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show begins Friday

The Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show will be held this Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 at the Nixon Smiley Livestock Show Barn and Arena on East Central in Nixon. Participants will check in … more

From staff reports | 3/7/24

Runaway Scrape to be remembered

Beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Texas Heroes Square in Gonzales, there will be one final Texas Independence event — a candlelight vigil to recognize and commemorate the sacrifice and … more

From staff reports | 3/7/24

Schoolcraft, Kuempel headed to May 28 primary runoff

Challenger Alan Schoolcraft and incumbent Rep. John Kuempel will face off in a Tuesday, May 28, primary runoff for the Texas House District 44 seat as the top two votegetters in the March 5 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/6/24

Matias, Mills advance to Precinct 1 commissioner runoff

The race for Gonzales County Precinct 1 Commissioner will go to a May 28 runoff between the top two finishers in the Super Tuesday March 5 Republican primary — Anton “Tony” … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/6/24

Staton elected Precinct 3 Commissioner on Super Tuesday

Gonzales County Precinct 3 road crew member Roy Staton won a very close election to serve a four-year term as the next Precinct 3 commissioner, defeating Precinct 2 road crew member Thomas … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/6/24

Gonzales to remember Alamo’s fall, Runaway Scrape with events

Gonzales will remember the fall of the Alamo — as well as the 41 lives lost from the community in the fighting — during the annual Alamo Day observance at the Gonzales Memorial Museum … more

From staff reports | 3/4/24

Benigno Vargas Sr.

In Loving Memory of Benigno Vargas Sr. Benigno Martinez Vargas, Sr. “Bene” of Lubbock, Texas entered eternal rest on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 6:33 a.m., surrounded by his … more

3/4/24

Oren C. “Buddy” Remmers

Oren C. “Buddy” Remmers, age 89, died Tuesday , February 20, 2024 at Seton Hospital in Kyle, Texas after a lengthy illness. He was born to Otto and Alice (Kasper) Remmers on March 10, … more

3/4/24

Jennifer Jones Hull

Jennifer Jones Hull, 41, passed away on February 19, 2024 in her home in Gonzales, TX after a brief but severe battle with cancer. Jennifer is a 2001 graduate of Gonzales High School and … more

3/4/24

Doris Eileen Soefje Hewell

Doris Eileen Soefje Hewell, age 95 of Seguin, passed away on February 22, 2024. Doris was born on April 27, 1928, in Leesville, Texas to Hilda (Grimm) and Dono Soefje. Doris joined … more

3/4/24

George Butler

George Butler was born on March 4, 1944 and entered eternal rest on January 4, 2024. George was a Military Veterans and a Real Estate Broker for over 50 years. Not only was he a mentor, but a … more

3/4/24