Local News

Gonzales Health System celebrates 45 years, unveils future

Gonzales Healthcare Systems (GHS) hit a milestone Wednesday, Nov. 29 by celebrating 45 years of service to the community. Doctors and staff gathered at the GHS outpatient clinic building to take …

Jobless rate falls to 3.3 percent in Gonzales County

The unemployment rate in Gonzales County dipped yet again, dropping in October 2023 by 0.2 percent to 3.3 percent, according to state Labor Market Information (LMI) figures released by the Texas …

Nixon terminates Rice as city manager during special called meeting

Nixon City Manager Harold Rice was fired from his position with cause — effective immediately — during a special called Nixon City Council meeting Monday, Dec. 4 at City Hall. However, an attorney representing Rice, Lori Hanson of Hanson Law P.C. of Schertz, told the Inquirer Tuesday afternoon the allegations made by the city against her client are “baseless” and the city has violated her client’s contract by ending his employment without any warning.

Port Neches man killed in I-10 accident Friday

A Port Neches man was killed early Friday morning, Dec. 1, in a one-vehicle rollover accident on Interstate 10 in Gonzales County. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Ruben San Miguel said …

Operation Border Star recovers stolen vehicle, results in arrest

Gonzales County Sheriff’s deputies recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a convicted felon who was in possession of a firearm after a traffic stop earlier this month. A deputy was …

Winterfest Holiday Home Tour welcomes all to see Gonzales’ beauty

Editor’s Note: Christmas in Gonzales … Excerpts from a Texas Homes and Living article written by Barbara Priesmeyer Crozier, Dec 2007… ring more true today for the 2023 Winterfest …

Gonzales resident abuzz about bee shortage

The Texas drought has impacted the state — including a Gonzales resident’s pumpkin patch. Last fall, Brian Jurek showed off his pumpkin patch and how it grew larger than it expected. …
Photo galleries
PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff Robert Ynclan Funeral 09-09-2021
Photos from the funeral of Sheriff Robert Ynclan at the JB Wells Expo on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2021 Gonzales County First Day of School Photos!
Here are the first day of school photos that we have received. Check back again as we will update the gallery with additional photos. Please to pick up a copy of the Aug. 26 print edition of The …
Opinion

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 …

Let’s be thankful for Thanksgiving before jumping into Christmas

The city of Gonzales is already decked out for Christmas with lights and bows strewn across power lines throughout downtown. Some local businesses have also gotten into the holiday spirit by …