We want your stories! How are you doing after the storm?

Some Texans are facing home repairs, damage to other property and displacement following several days of harsh winter weather.

Emergency Management asking for survey responses

The Gonzales County Office of Emergency Management is seeking responses to a survey from the Texas Department of Emergency Management.

UIL sports resume Saturday with basketball and soccer

As roads and fields begin to thaw out. Gonzales High School will slowly get back on track with its UIL sports competitions with three events on the road Saturday, Feb. 20: • The boys …

Boil warning notice issued for Gonzales County

Gonzales County has issued a boil water notice due to loss of pressure, according to a Facebook post from Gonzales County Judge Patrick C. Davis.

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Gonzales water station extended through Friday

Over the weekend, on Feb. 20 and 21, Gonzales County residents were invited to fill their own clean containers with potable water at the Gonzales Fire Station. This has been extended through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a statement from City Manager Tim Patek.

We want your input! What would an increase in your energy bill mean to you?

Utility bills across the state are expected to increase due to increased usage and pricing of wholesale power.

Historic Freeze Leading to Significantly Increased Bills for Utility Customers

The historically unprecedented state-wide freeze last week calling for the deployment of Emergency Operations to help stabilize the Texas energy grid is over, yet the repercussions are just beginning for utilities and their customers across the state in terms of the impact to their energy bills.

Water stations for Gonzales residents

Gonzales residents may fill containers— up to 20 gallons' worth— at the Gonzales Fire Station from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. . . . . . .

Smiley City Council clears air regarding street abandonment

The Smiley City Council had a brief meeting Friday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. to clarify that certain city streets were not officially closed or abandoned by the city.

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Gonzales trash pick up resumes Friday

According to a statement from Gonzales City Manager Tim Patek, Gonzales residents should expect trash pickup delayed due to severe weather to be picked up beginning Friday, Feb. 19.

Gonzales County Scoreboard

GIRLS SOCCER: Beeville at Apaches, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22

BOYS SOCCER: Beeville at Apaches, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22

UIL BOYS BI-DISTRICT BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Waelder 73, North Zulch 52

BOYS SOCCER: Rockport-Fulton 4, Apaches 3

GIRLS SOCCER: Rockport-Fulton 6, Apaches 0

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

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Sendoff planned for Apache Basketball

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 …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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 …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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

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 …

William Earl Heller Jr.

William Earl Heller Jr., age 62, of Gonzales, Texas passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. William was born Jan. 24, 1959 in Del Rio, TX to Willie Ann Beeson and William Earl Heller, …

Kenneth L. Fischer

Ken Fischer passed peacefully on Feb. 5, 2021 following a valiant three-year battle with cancer of the lung. Throughout, Ken demonstrated his strength, vitality and amiable …

Herminia Longoria Castillo

Herminia L. Castillo, 70, of Gonzales, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. She was born Sept. 10, 1950 in Gonzales the daughter of Jose and Emma Ruiz Longoria. Visitation will be …

Richard “Rick” Alvin Resch

Richard “Rick” Alvin Resch, 60, of Gonzales, Texas passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. He was born on Aug. 8, 1960 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Harlan Ray and Mary Ann (Elliott) …

Susanna M. “Susie” Jackson

Susanna M. “Susie” Jackson, 74 of Seguin, passed away on Feb. 16, 2021. Susie was born on October 5, 1946 in Seattle, Washington to Geneva (Claussen) and Forrest Roy Panchot. …

Anita Kone Salziger

On Feb. 12, 2021 Anita Kone Salziger, beloved wife of Roy Salziger for 70 years, and mother of four passed away at Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi following a fall at home …

Rebecca Brown Connell

Rebecca Brown Connell was born Mar. 7, 1948 to Frank and Joyce Brown. She passed away Sunday Feb. 14, 2021 of heart related complications. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. …

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