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Nixon-Smiley CISD will continue free meal policy for 2022-23

The Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District announced it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/31/22

Texas Sales Tax Holiday set for Aug. 5-7

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the Texas sales tax holiday for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 5-7, reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during this time frame … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/31/22

Unemployment rate increases to 3.5 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County increased from 2.9 percent in May 2022 to 3.5 percent in June 2022, the lowest rate of all seven counties which comprise the Golden Crescent Workforce Development … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/31/22

Commissioners table action on distributing EOG royalty check

Gonzales County commissioners tabled action Monday, July 25, on giving a $138,202.48 royalty check to Nixon-Smiley CISD until they can determine what needs to be done to transfer the property into … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/31/22

This house, located on the 200 block of West 6th Street, was confirmed by the Nixon code enforcement officer to be abandoned, dilapidated and on the verge of collapsing, as well as having faulty wiring.

Nixon checks for housing code compliance

Months after the ban on mobile homes in the City of Nixon, Nixon City Council continues to check code appliance for substandard homes. Any existing mobile homes in place prior to the ban that was set … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 7/28/22

Float Fest closes out with a bang — literally

The stars were big and bright in the heart of Gonzales this past weekend. Music, camping, and tubing took over Gonzales as the 2022 Float Fest brought in star power music headliners, music lovers and … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/28/22

Beloved former Inquirer employee Louis Decker remembered

Former Gonzales Inquirer sports editor and advertising account executive Louis E. Decker, 44, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at The Heights of Gonzales. Decker, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/22

Float Fest comes to Gonzales County

After several years on hiatus, Float Fest 2022 is finally here and expected to bring community fellowship and some of the biggest names in entertainment to the Gonzales County area for a weekend of … more

From staff reports | 7/21/22

Back to School schedule conflict issue addressed at city council

Four local groups, all working towards the same goal, experienced scheduling conflicts that were addressed at the recent city council on July 14. The events in question involve back to school fund … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/21/22

Fundraiser established for longtime Inquirer staffer, Apache supporter

Gonzales High School Class of 1995 graduate Louis Decker has spent his adult life supporting his beloved Apaches, including covering their athletic exploits in the pages of the Gonzales Inquirer as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/21/22

Game wardens look for a drowning victim in the Guadalupe River near the Gonzales dam.

City asking public’s help in increasing awareness of river danger

The City of Gonzales is taking additional steps to “increase the public’s awareness of the dangers of the river and the importance of water safety” when accessing the Guadalupe … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/21/22

Would you support the Lynn Theatre possibly reopening under new management?

11/12/21

2021 Come and Take It Celebration Friday, Oct. 1 [Photo gallery]

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/2/21

PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff Robert Ynclan Funeral 09-09-2021 [Photo gallery]

Photos from the funeral of Sheriff Robert Ynclan at the JB Wells Expo on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. more

LEW K. COHN | 9/17/21

PHOTO GALLERY: 2021 Gonzales County First Day of School Photos! [Photo gallery]

Here are the first day of school photos that we have received. Check back again as we will update the gallery with additional photos. Please to pick up a copy of the Aug. 26 print edition of The … more

8/19/21

PHOTO GALLERY: July 4 fireworks and concert in Gonzales [Photo gallery]

Here are some photos from the fireworks show and final Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series at Independence Square. more

7/5/21

PHOTO GALLERY: 2021 Juneteenth celebration in Gonzales, Texas [Photo gallery]

Here are photos from the 2021 Juneteenth celebration at Independence Park in Gonzales, Texas. Included are images of the four new interpretive panels highlighting African-American history in the … more

6/21/21

PHOTO GALLERY: Main Street Concert Series on Saturday, June 12 [Photo gallery]

The Main Street Concert Series returned to Downtown Gonzales on Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12. The band LC Rocks cranked out a heavy dose of 80s and 90s rock. There were many activities for … more

6/16/21

PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Service in Gonzales, Texas, May 31, 2021 [Photo gallery]

Gonzales County honored its war dead during a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 31 starting at 8 a.m. at Texas Heroes Square, on St. Joseph St. between St. Lawrence and St. Louis streets. The … more

5/31/21

PHOTO GALLERY: Gonzales High School Class of 2021, May 28, 2021 [Photo gallery]

5/30/21