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Higher retail sales, inflation creates best-ever March sales tax allocation for Gonzales

Higher retail sales year-over-year as well as inflation have resulted in the best-ever March sales tax allocation for the city of Gonzales — more than $27,000 higher than the previous record … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/19/25

City ends agreement with Chamber for tourism activities

The Gonzales City Council ended the agreement with the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture to host the tourism department and Convention & Visitors Bureau — effective immediately … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/19/25

City Council approves Texas Legacy in Lights content agreement

Texas Legacy in Lights could be reflecting in 3D on the surface of the Gonzales Memorial Museum as soon as this July after getting unanimous support from the Gonzales City Council on Thursday, March … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/19/25

City approves HOT funds for Come and Take It, Cattle Country

The Gonzales City Council made two votes regarding distribution of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds on Thursday, March 13 — giving $30,000 to the Oct. 3-5 Come and Take It Celebration Committee … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/19/25

Waelder Police Chief Cesar Lopez, left, is retiring, which will leave the department with just two officers on the job and three vacancies. Two other positions are currently advertised on Texas Municipal League’s website.

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 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/19/25

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 … more

Special to the Inquirer | 3/13/25

From left, Andy Rodriguez, Gonzales Dog Adoptions Representative Keiko McCormick, Dick Kuenzler, VFW Post Commander David Burger, John DuBose, and two available-for-adoption puppies from the shelter.

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 … more

Special to the Inquirer | 3/13/25

Marcus Hernandez and Russell "Rusty" Bowles

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 … more

From staff reports | 3/12/25

County will issue tax notes in April to fund annex renovation

Gonzales County will use a seven-year tax note to pay for the renovation of the Gonzales County Annex building — a move that will add about 2.8 cents to the county tax rate beginning this fall. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/12/25

Commissioners rescind LCRA tower bid award in 3-2 vote

The Gonzales County Commissioners Court will start back at square one after voting 3-2 Monday, March 10, to rescind its acceptance of a previously awarded non-competitive bid from the Lower Colorado … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/12/25

Michael Martinez of VLK Architects explains the overall site plan for the new Gonzales ISD CTE building and Ag barn during a March 10 GISD board meeting. Construction could begin within three weeks.

GISD locks in $19.5 million price for new CTE, Ag facilities

Gonzales ISD trustees locked in a guaranteed maximum price of $19,523,596 for construction of a new CTE building and Ag barn facility during their Monday, March 10, meeting — meaning the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/12/25

Dr. Dana Arreola, left, officially signs her new contract as GISD superintendent while Board President Ross Hendershot III waits to sign as well.

Dr. Dana Arreola hired as GISD superintendent in historic vote

History was made Monday, March 10, when the Gonzales Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to hire Dr. Dana Arreola as the new superintendent of schools at their regular meeting. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/11/25

Buck Branch Archery Club to host fundraiser 3D archery tournament

Local non-profit organization Buck Branch Archery Club will host a fundraiser 3D archery tournament on Saturday, March 29, for Lone Star Heroes Outdoors non-profit for veterans and first responders. … more

From staff reports | 3/6/25

Inquirer, American Legion to host mayoral, school board candidate forum

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 … more

From staff reports | 3/6/25

GEDC approves $370,720 for Texas Legacy in Lights content agreement

The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) board voted 4-0 Tuesday, March 4, to approve a performance agreement with Gonzales Main Street to fund the creative portion of the Texas Legacy in … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/6/25

League Of Women Voters to honor local women at Women Making History event

The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas will celebrate Women's History Month by honoring exceptional local women at its third annual Women Making History event, which will take place on … more