11 Pastors sought for 2021 faith project

As we enter the new year, The Inquirer would like to take a new approach to the Faith page. The Inquirer is seeking 11 pastors from Gonzales County to each volunteer to take one of the remaining …

Voigt reappointed

Gonzales Municipal Judge Deidra Voigt was reappointed to another term by the city council at its meeting Thursday, Jan. 14. Voigt has served the City of Gonzales as a municipal judge since 2011.

Remembering a local legend

After Grant’s death on Dec. 5, 2020 at the age of 80, The Inquirer solicited comments and memories about him from the community.

COVID-19 at all-time high in county following holidays

As the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna became available in Gonzales County, reported cases of the virus increased dramatically.

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USDA Invests $11.65 Million to Control Destructive Feral Swine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $11.65 million in 14 projects to help agricultural producers and private landowners trap and control feral swine as part of the Feral Swine …

Virtual MLK Day event starts at 11 a.m. today

Gonzales County’s Martin Luther King Day celebration will be held in a virtual format this year, according to the Edwards Association, which coordinates the event. On Monday, Jan. 18 at 11 …

Council weighs charter changes

The Gonzales city manager, city attorney, and municipal court judge would not have to be residents of the city under proposed changes to the city the city’s Home Rule charter. At the top of the Gonzales City Council meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, the council will hear a presentation from the Charter Review Committee regarding six proposed measures for amending the city charter.

Distribution plan is here, vaccine isn’t

Local officials are working on plans to get the COVID-19 vaccine to “everyone who wants it” once more doses become available to Gonzales County providers. Officials from county municipalities, Gonzales Healthcare Systems and law enforcement were present at the Commissioners Court meeting on Jan. 11, to discuss a countywide vaccine distribution plan.

GISD eyes redistricting board seats

Discussions of an upcoming school board election led to talk of redistricting for such an election at the Gonzales Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting Monday, Jan. 11.

Commissioners take action to maintain county departments

Maintenance of digital systems were the focus of two items on the agenda for the Gonzales County Commissioners Court’s Monday, Jan. 11 meeting.

GISD Board of Trustees to discuss upcoming election Monday

The Gonzales Independent School District Board of Trustees will be discussing its upcoming Board Election during its meeting set for Monday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the North Avenue Intermediate Band Hall. The Board will also discuss reports from each campus as well as the district's Superintendent.

Gonzales County Scoreboard

BOYS BASKETBALL: Wildcats 59, Nordheim 48

BOYS SOCCER: Apaches 2, Bandera 1

GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Apaches 3, Royal 1

BOYS BASKETBALL: Apaches 53, Navarro 51

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Navarro 53, Lady Apaches 45

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BOYS BASKETBALL: La Vernia 64, Apaches 56

Unhappy with GISD’s COVID-19 response

The Gonzales Independent school district has created an unsafe environment for not only the students but the teachers as well. There has been unrest in the high school since the first six weeks of …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Change in City Council District 4

Dear Editor; I am writing this letter as a citizen that is witnessing change in Gonzales. I live in District 4 and I have been a tireless advocate for the people in our community that wanted true, …

COMMENTARY

A tip of the hat to my old football coach

Please indulge me an excursion beyond the borders of Gonzales County, Texas. I was born and raised in Los Angeles – hop I-10 West for about 1,400 miles and jump on I-5 North and exit off Los …

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Government must be open with easy access

Reopening public places amid the COVID-19 pandemic should certainly be carried out with caution. Government offices are no exception. Yet citizens must have the ability to watch over their …

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Obituaries

Oralia N. Eldridge

On Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, Oralia N. Eldridge gained her wings at the age of 70. Oralia was born on Sept. 9, 1950 in Cotulla, Texas to Encarnacion (Chon) and Julia Nanez. The family …

Wanda Louise Phelps

Wanda Louise Phelps, 72, of Fircrest Washington, passed away on Jan. 9, 2021. She was born on Dec. 28, 1948, to William Bryant Phelps and Mildred Ruth Kelso in Copperas Cove, Texas. …

Margarito Casares

Margarito Casares, 87, of Moulton, Texas passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville, Texas. Margarito was born on Mar. 21, 1933 in Gonzales, Texas. …

Martina Bustos Ramirez

Martina Bustos Ramirez of Nixon, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 9, 2021. Martina was born Oct. 24, 1938, to Juan and Dolores Bustos, and married Adan L. Ramirez on May 31, …

James Russell Gracey

James Russell Gracey, 80, of Gonzales, Texas, formerly of Houston, Texas, was born Mar. 18, 1940, and passed away Jan. 8, 2021. Graveside services will be held at the Orchard Cemetery, …

Evelyn O’Neal Mutschler

Evelyn O’Neal Mutschler passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at home in Sample, Texas. She was born in Bebe, Texas on Jan. 3, 1927 to Allie and Byrdie O’Neal. Visitation will be …

Aaron Christopher Vannall

Aaron Christopher Vannall of Luling, Texas went to glorify God on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas at the age of 27. Aaron was born on June 25, …

Janet Roeder

Janet Roeder, 83, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at her home. She was born Mar. 8, 1937 in Willow Springs to the late Bohumil and Benita (Koner) Janicek. At Janet’s request, …

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