Local News

Bingo, Bags and Badges already sold out

Cheer on your local law enforcement officers as they model fabulous designer bags during Bingo, Bags and Badges at the JB Wells Expo Center in Gonzales on Friday, April 19. The night will be …

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 …

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 …
Patrick C. Davis.

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …
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

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 …