Local News

Vehicle safety inspections no longer necessary beginning Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, Texas vehicle owners will no longer be required to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration. House Bill 3297, passed during the 88th Legislature in 2023, …

Smiley City Council approves no-new-tax rate

The Smiley City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 28 for a special called meeting at the city municipal building. One of the main items that was discussed was the proposed tax rate for the city of …

Shear Designs wins Main Street Business of the Month

Gonzales Main Street is thrilled to announce Shear Designs, as its Main Street Business of the Month. This beloved local boutique and hair salon, a staple in Gonzales since 1985, has garnered praise …

DeWitt’s Colony symposium recounts history as bicentennial approaches

The history of DeWitt’s Colony — the predecessor to Gonzales County — will be recounted and remembered during a town hall symposium held Friday, Sept. 27, at First Methodist Church …

GISD to undertake districtwide ‘threat exercise’ Sept. 16

The Gonzales Independent School District has announced it will take part in a districtwide “threat exercise” set for Monday, Sept. 16. This exercise is intended to prepare the school …

Gonzales, Nixon to hold National Night Out parties

The City of Gonzales will celebrate National Night Out from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Edwards Community Center, 1427 Fly St., Gonzales. Join the Gonzales Police Department, …

Sixth annual Come & Take It Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for Oct. 5

The Gonzales High School Class of 1964 and the Community Foundation of the Gonzales Area (CFGA), a 501(c)(3) organization, will join forces once again to hold their golf tournament which honors the …
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Opinion

Old Gonzales County church tells story of a people

I was talking the other day to a friend of mine about how many churches there used to be in Gonzales County. Every community, every settlement had a church, and now they were all gone. He told me …

Gun show owner says support needed to keep show alive

Dear editor, The Real Texas Gun Show, has enjoyed bringing the best little gun show to the citizens of Gonzales and surrounding areas. We have endeavored to bring the best and latest merchandise …

Chamber should prohibit felons from serving on board

Dear editor, There has been considerable debate about whether convicted felons should serve on city or community boards. On July 11, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance 2024-23, which bars …

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 …