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Gonzales teen dies as a result of shooting; four arrested

A Gonzales family is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old male after he died Tuesday, Feb. 4, from a gunshot wound to the head he suffered late Saturday night at a local motel. more

From staff reports | 2/3/25

Tickets on sale now for 2025 Neon Casino Night fundraiser

The Gonzales ISD Education Foundation is hoping you will bet big on the bright futures of their students at the 2025 Neon Casino Night, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 at the JB Wells Expo … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/30/25

National Bikers Roundup will bring thousand of motorcycle enthusiasts to JB Wells

As many as 30,000 to 40,000 motorcycle and camping enthusiasts will call the JB Wells Arena, Park and Expo in Gonzales home for six days this summer when the 48th National Bikers Roundup convenes on … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/30/25

Yackel leaving SCS at end of school year; search on for new principal

Shiner Catholic School is seeking a new principal for the 2025-26 school year after Principal Neely Yackel announced she will be leaving at the end of this current term. “I’m leaving … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/30/25

January sales tax allocations show declining November 2024 sales

November sales tax receipts were down in 2024, meaning sales tax allocations for Gonzales County municipalities for January 2025 were down more than $12,900, a decrease of nearly 4.1 percent less … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/30/25

William Berger sits in front of the Enola Gay, the bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan.

Mr. Berger(s) goes to Washington

Editor’s Note: The following story was written by the late Terry Fitzwater and originally ran in the Inquirer in October 2018. After the recent death of William Berger, who was a longtime DPS … more

By TERRY FITZWATER, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/30/25

Ottine Mineral Springs announces restoration, rebirth of wellness retreat

Ottine, Texas, (January 21, 2025) — Ottine Mineral Springs announces the historical transformation and redevelopment of the 40-acre site formerly known as Warm Springs. Inspired by the … more

SPECIAL TO THE GONZALES INQUIRER | 1/30/25

Nixon-Smiley’s Camarion Rodriguez named to ATSSB All-State Band

On Saturday, Jan. 11, Nixon-Smiley High School student Camarion Rodriguez participated in ATSSB Area South Auditions in Corpus Christi, facing tough competition from the best musicians in South … more

SPECIAL TO THE INQUIRER | 1/23/25

Top row- Blaise B., Jhett W., Fallon B., Brinley B., Brynn P., Gemma I., and Emmy B. Borrow row- Carter M., Sam P., Tripp P., Theresa R., J.W. K., and Maddox M.

Shiner celebrates Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26-31

Shiner Catholic School will join in the National Celebration of Catholic Schools Week beginning Sunday, January 26th through January 31st. Catholic Schools Week will commence with Mass on Sunday, … more

SPECIAL TO THE INQUIRER | 1/23/25

Breitschopf-Cooper Realty to become Heritage Oak Realty

After 52 years in the real estate industry, Breitschopf-Cooper Realty will transition to Heritage Oak Realty, effective Feb. 1, 2025. Breitschopf-Cooper Realty has deep roots in the community … more

SPECIAL TO THE INQUIRER | 1/23/25

Smiley City Council discusses changing time

The Smiley City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Smiley Municipal Building. One of the agenda items that was discussed at the meeting was considering … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/23/25

Council discusses special called election for District 4

The Gonzales City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting to kick off 2025 for the city Thursday, Jan. 16. One of the hot topics from last Thursday meeting was the discussion to an order … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/23/25

Chamber Excellence Gala to be held Feb. 6 at JB Wells

The Gonzales Chamber Excellence Gala & Awards Ceremony 2025 will be held Thursday, Feb. 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at JB Wells Expo Center, 2301 County Road 197, Gonzales. To help celebrate … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/23/25

Vector illustration of a red and blue ballot box with a ballot going in to it.

Election filing period begins for municipal, school board elections

The election filing period has begun for those wishing to serve on city councils and school boards in Gonzales County and to run in the Saturday, May 3, election. State law allows for a 30-day … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/23/25

A ceremonial shovel of dirt is turned to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Synergos facility that will be built on Stieren Road in Gonzales and bring up to 140 new jobs to the community. Present were ex-pats Tom, Mune and Masa; Jeff Rogers, vice president of expansion for Synergos; Hideki Fujisawa-san, director and primary executive officer of Asahi Kasei Homes; Kensuke Sakai-san, CFO of Asahi Kasei Homes; Mayor Steve Sucher; Fumitoshi Kawabata-san, CEO of Asahi Kasei Homes; County Judge Pat Davis; Ryan Lee, president of the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation; Joey Evans, TNW director of business support & development; Kristi Herbst, chief strategy officer of Synergos; City Manager Tim Crow; and Susan Sankey, GEDC executive director. Inside photos Lew K. Cohn Gonzales city, county and economic development officials met with representatives from Synergos and TXGN Railway Wednesday, Jan. 15, for a groundbreaking at the 28-acre site where a new structural building material operation will be built off Stieren Road. Honored visitors from Japan included Fumitoshi Kawabata-san, CEO of Asahi Kasei Homes; Kensuke Sakai-san, CFO of Asahi Kasei Homes; Hideki Fujisawa-san, director and primary executive officer of Asahi Kasei Homes; as well as five ex-patriate visitors who assisted with the visit. Gifts were exchanged with Kawabata-san, including Mayor Steve Sucher gifting him with a Come and Take It pin and County Judge Pat Davis giving him a Come and Take It flag that he will proudly fly at his corporate headquarters as Kawabata-san loves Texas history, especially the Alamo, citing the John Wayne film as one of his all-time favorites.

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1/23/25

Nixon renames property next to City Hall as ‘Central Park’

What does Nixon, Texas, now have in common with New York, New York? Both have a Central Park. The Nixon City Council voted unanimously Monday, Jan. 13, to rename the area between Nixon City … more

BY LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/23/25

The Gonzales County Commissioners Court met for the first time with its newest members on Monday, Jan. 13. The court is now comprised of, from left, County Judge Pat Davis; Precinct 4 Commissioner Collie Boatright; Precinct 2 Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski; Precinct 3 Commissioner Roy Staton; and Precinct 1 Commissioner Tony Matias.

Commissioners agree to take down Randle-Rather scaffold

For now, work by Gonzales County on the outside of the Randle-Rather Building has stopped because of concerns about the building’s historical status and a bigger priority on renovating the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/23/25

Grief Support Program starting Jan. 28

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Few people understand how painful and isolating your grief can be but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer by yourself. There are others … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/16/25

Chamber seeks nominations for Walshak, Community Service awards

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Community Service Award & David B. Walshak Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at the 103rd Annual Chamber … more

Special to the Inquirer | 1/16/25

Nixon adopts fee schedule for certified inspections

The city of Nixon adopted an ordinance Monday, Jan. 13, setting a fee schedule for certified inspections performed by Bureau Veritas North America, as well as establishing an administrative fee of 10 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/16/25