Local News

Irving selected as state 4-H STEM Ambassador

On Aug. 22, Elisabeth Irving was selected as a state 4-H STEM Ambassador for 2024-2025. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Elisabeth (Ellie) has been a …

Nixon-Smiley Education Foundation knows when to “hold ‘em”

The Nixon-Smiley Education Foundation invites the public to “go all in for education” at their sixth annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at the Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show Barn on …

Unemployment rate drops to 4.0 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County decreased to 4.0 percent in July 2024, down 0.1 percent from the 4.1 percent recorded for June 2024, with the county continuing to place the third-highest of all seven …

Autistic teen missing since June 4

An autistic teen with ties to Gonzales has been missing since June 4 and his family and law enforcement continue to search for his whereabouts. Ryland Lowe, 17, was last seen in Corpus Christi …

Main Street, Latinos Unidos will host first-ever Fiesta Patrias

Gonzales Main Street is joining forces with Latinos Unidos to sponsor the first-ever Fiestas Patrias in downtown Gonzales next month. The free event is scheduled for 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, …

Gonzales ISD approves new tax rate for 2024-25 school year

The Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees met for a special called meeting Monday, Aug. 26 at the GISD administration building. The main topic of the meeting was the 2024-25 tax rate and budget for the …

County to replace CR 385 bridge with TxDOT assistance

Gonzales County will work with the Yoakum district office of the Texas Department of Transportation to replace a bridge on County Road 385 over Clear Fork Creek in Precinct 2 after approving a …
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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 …