Immortal 32 honored with performance by Young Texians

To honor the Immortal 32, the Gonzales residents who stood in defense of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, the city of Gonzales hosted a performance called, "Story of Our Heroes: The Immortal 32," at the …

VC’s Gonzales Center offering Microsoft Excel course March 30 to April 20

Victoria College’s Gonzales Center will offer a Microsoft Excel course from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 30-April 20 in Room 116. The course will include hands-on …

May 1 election sees few contested races

Multiple political subdivisions in Gonzales County are expected to cancel their May 1, 2021 elections due to a lack of new filers. The cities of Nixon, Waelder and Smiley, as well as the Nixon-Smiley Independent School District Board of Trustees, are not expected to have May elections, as the only people who filed were incumbents who would be running unchallenged.

COVID-19 vaccinated population nears 3,000 in county

Gonzales County has been able to up its number of vaccinated residents considerably, following allocations of COVID-19 vaccines which were used to host two clinics on Feb. 24 and March 2.

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Texas Retired Teachers Association has busy slate for March and April

Even though we can’t meet in person right now, we’re still an active organization. The months of March and April are a busy time for TRTA members, especially since the Texas Legislature …

Commissioners to discuss purchases and sales for various projects Monday

The Gonzales County Commissioners Court will discuss purchases for various projects and sale of county property at its meeting Monday, March 8, at 9 a.m. in the Commissioner's Courtroom.

GISD Board of Trustees to discuss election and 2021-2022 calendar Monday

The Gonzales Independent School District will discuss and take action regarding an Order of Cancellation of the May 1 School Board Election at its meeting to be held on Monday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m. …

State opens eviction diversion program

The number of eviction cases filed has increased since the novel coronavirus was discovered in late 2019 and 28% of renting Texas households report not being current with their rent payments....

Pre-K registration opens April 5 in GISD

Gonzales Primary Academy registration packet pickup will run April 5 through 9, with packet return set for April 12 through 14 by appointment only.

TPWD now accepting summer internship applications

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking applications for summer internships in all divisions, including Law Enforcement, Wildlife, State Parks, Infrastructure, Communications, Coastal Fisheries, and Inland Fisheries.

GHS One Act Play heads to district competition March 9

Gonzales High School's one act play company is taking its play, “The Sins of Sor Juana” by Karen Zacarias, to the district One Act Play contest Tuesday, March 9 at Cuero High School's Performing Arts Center.

Gonzales County Scoreboard

BASEBALL: Banquette 4, Apaches 1

BASEBALL: Apaches 9, Orange Grove 7

BASEBALL: Apaches 6, Aransas Pass 1

BASEBALL: Apaches 16, Ben Bolt 2

BASEBALL: Pleasanton 11, Mustangs 1

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

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Drop-off today and Thursday at Independence Park for Little League forms

No tax breaks for solar farm

Dear Editor, I listened to the Gonzales County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday with much interest, as it was listed that the court would begin considering a Chapter 312 tax break …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Proud of council

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter as someone who spoke and witnessed this week’s city council meeting. I must say I am proud of the council for finally realizing they aren’t …

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Ask state leaders to give rural areas more COVID-19 vaccine doses

Dear Editor: My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to receive our COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 4, 2021 at JB Wells Park, for which we were very grateful. I must express our sincere …

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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 …

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Obituaries

Sh’Ronda LeWarren Bolden

Sh’Ronda LeWarren Bolden, 44, of Gonzales, went to her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 1, 2021. Sh’Ronda was born May 28, 1976 in Gonzales to Lloyd Leslie Bolden, Sr., and Carolyn …

John W. Reynolds

John W. Reynolds passed away at his home in La Vernia on Feb. 19, 2021. John was born Jan. 29, 1960 in Austin, Texas to Kelton and Elsie Reynolds (Fielder).

Jose M. Campos, Jr.

Reverend Jose M. Campos, Jr., 71, of Gonzales passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. He was born Oct. 25, 1949 in Fentress, Texas the son of Jose and Alejandra Campos. He was the longtime …

Sharron L. Davis

Sharron L. Davis passed away on Feb. 28, 2021 in Nixon, Texas at the age of 75. She was born on Aug. 13, 1945 in Fairhope, Alabama to Ernest Edward Gates and Helen Louise McCarthy. A …

Ellen LaVerne Ochs Siegmund Romines

Ellen LaVerne Ochs Siegmund Romines was born May 11, 1938 to Vernon Ochs and Etta Byrd Ochs in Waelder Texas. LaVerne gained her angel wings on Feb. 25, 2021 at the age of 82. She …

Laura Britt

Laura Britt, 60, of Buda, Texas lost her 22-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Feb. 24, 2021. Laura was born on Aug. 4, 1960 in Gonzales, Texas to Bobbie Claude Bullard and …

Debi Kay Jalufka

Debi Kay Jalufka, of Luling, passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at the age of 53. She was born on June 25, 1967 in Gonzales, Texas to Judy Earl and Hubert Peterman. A memorial …

Amber Elaine Castro

Amber Elaine Castro was born at Seguin Guadalupe Valley Hospital on Aug. 30, 1996 to Jose Castro and Eva Martinez. She passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 at the age of 24. services …

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