Local News

Main Street names NAPA Auto as Business of the Month

Started in 1990 as Kessler’s Auto Supply by Cathy Kessler, this small-town NAPA Auto Parts has always been known by its big attitude and unusual mostly all-women crew. Cathy created a …

All-inclusive playscape placement approved

Final preparations are being made to make the dream of a new, all inclusive, playscape for children become a reality! Payton Newton, playground specialist, met with members of the Gonzales Noon …
Seguin resident and community volunteer Dina Dillon received the 2024 GVEC Public Service Award (PSA) for her extensive service work and the impact she’s made in her community and beyond. From left: GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer, Dillon, GVEC Board President Gary E. Birdwell, Secretary/Treasurer Morris Harvey and Vice President Henry “Bubba” Schimdt Jr.

GVEC holds 2024 annual membership meeting

GVEC’s 2024 Annual Meeting took place on June 28 at the Gonzales High School Special Events Center. In all, 1,393 members participated: 168 in person and 1,225 by proxy. Registration began …

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Belmont Volunteer Fire Department

A $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department purchase a new mini pumper truck and extrication equipment to help with response efforts during …

GCVMA hosts Independence Day golf tournament, benefit fundraiser

The 12th annual Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association (GCVMA) three-man scramble golf tournament returns this Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday at the Gonzales Independence …

Main Street discusses forming Junior Main Street Board

The Gonzales Main Street board met for a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 25, to go over plans to establish a Junior Main Street Board at the Gonzales High School. “This was …

Unemployment rate decreases to 3.2 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County decreased to 3.2 percent in April 2024, while previously decreasing in March 2024 to 3.7 percent, with the county continuing to place the third-highest of all seven …
Opinion

2024 is nothing but a tease

When I was a kid, back in the 80s — that’s 1980s, not 1880s, thank you very much! — we used to love to “psych” people. We’d hold out our hand as if inviting …

TxDOT needs to address dangerous intersections before more lives are lost

Wednesday, Nov. 29, marked the 18th anniversary of the loss of my stepdaughter, Sarah, who died in an automobile accident near DeKalb in Bowie County. She was just 23 years old with her whole future …

Unveiling the Healing Power of Hemp

In the realm of plant medicine, few have been as misunderstood and unfairly treated as hemp. As a medical professional with a passion for my patients’ health and well-being, I believe it is …

Kingdom Rescue offers ‘best solution’ for continuing cat shelter

I am a founder of Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter (FOGAS) and have served as its treasurer and tax preparer since its inception. I attended the council meeting on Thursday and want to share these …