Local News

Heartfelt Footsteps: A simple gesture of love and warmth

This story was shared with me by Debbie Marshall, Regional Client Services Manager at Community Health Centers of South Central Texas (CHCSCT) and founder of COPE — Community Outreach People …

Lynn Theater: a timeless treasure in the heart of Gonzales

Gonzales' historic downtown is home to many cherished businesses, but few evoke as much nostalgia and charm as the Lynn Theater. This month, Main Street Gonzales proudly honors the Lynn Theater …

Inquirer, American Legion candidate forum is March 27

Candidates for Gonzales mayor and Gonzales ISD District 1 and District 2 trustee will answer questions about their qualifications and positions on important issues at a forum sponsored by the …

Waelder Police Chief Cesar Lopez retiring

The Waelder Police Department, already operating with two vacancies, will soon be without a police chief as well. Waelder Mayor Pro Tem and Acting Mayor Mike Harris confirmed for the Inquirer …

Glass to address Gonzales County GOP meeting

Tom Glass, founder and leader of Texas Constitutional Enforcement, will be the guest speaker at the next Gonzales County Republican Party meeting on Tuesday, March 18. The event will take place …

VFW gives to Gonzales Dog Adoptions center

Gonzales VFW Post #4817 heard a program given by Keiko McCormick regarding the Gonzales Dog Adoptions Inc., a non-profit organization that operates the Gonzales dog shelter. Keiko explained that …

DPS investigating fatal motorcycle accidents in county

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a pair of motorcycle accidents that have claimed the lives of two men within the past two weeks in Gonzales County. Details about the …
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Opinion

William Philip King made ultimate sacrifice for his family

William Philip King, a sixteen-year-old resident of Green De Witt's Colony, heard the men on horseback before they came into view. Must be about 20 or so, he thought. William Philip King was working …

Groundwater district has failed its mission

Groundwater permits are managed by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District which includes most of Gonzales County and a southeast portion of Caldwell County where the two counties …

Gonzales men go to war to pay price of freedom

He stood there on the sidewalk outside Michelson's Café in Gonzales. The letter from the Army said the bus would pick him up at 10:00 this morning. He glanced at the courthouse clock across …

Public school students should not be worth less

The debate over school vouchers has become one of the most polarizing issues in education today. Proponents argue that vouchers give parents the ability to choose the best educational setting for …