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Waelder voters re-elect Tovar to mayoral post

Mayoral elections in Waelder and Smiley on Saturday, May 4 saw incumbents Roy Tovar and Lisa Benavidez re-elected in complete but unofficial returns. New council members also were elected in … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/5/24

GISD voters re-elect Smith-Wright, choose Brown

Gonzales Independent School District voters re-elected one trustee — Josie Smith-Wright — and elected a new one — Naomi A. Brown — Saturday, May 4, in complete but unofficial … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/5/24

Rodriguez selected for Texas Lions Hall of Fame

Gonzales Lion Andy Rodriguez was selected to be inducted into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame at the 2024 Texas Lions State Convention in Amarillo. Elevation of Lions into the Texas Lions Hall of … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/2/24

The Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association, Gonzales, accepts a GVEC Power Up grant for $20,000. The grant will be used for the construction of a veterans memorial in Gonzales. Pictured L to R: Treasurer Bill Kessler, Vice President Glenda Kessler, Director Steve Willman, Director Elgin Heinemeyer, GVEC Power Up Board Member Crissy Filla, Director Barbara Hand, Director Steve Ehrig, President Larry J. Mercer, GVEC Board Vice President Henry Schmidt, Jr., and GVEC Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer Morris Harvey.

GVEC awards 10 more Power Up™ Grants

The Power Up community grant program continues to grow, with ten more nonprofit organizations receiving nearly $171,000 in grants. These grants, which provide funding assistance for community … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/2/24

Unemployment rate decreases to 3.7 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County decreased to 3.7 percent in March 2024, with the county continuing to place the third-highest of the seven counties which comprise the Golden Crescent Workforce … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/2/24

Commissioners look at high PACE Building utility bills

The Gonzales Master Gardeners PACE Building has been generating more than just excitement about spring planting. Unfortunately, it has also been growing some large utility bills, County Judge Pat … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/2/24

Gonzales PD talks updated animal ordinance

The Gonzales City Council recently approved changes to the animal control ordinance in their Thursday, April 14 meeting. Gonzales Police Chief Gayle Autry spoke to the Gonzales Inquirer about … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/2/24

Brandon O'Quinn Rasberry holding his niece, Larissa, the daughter of his brother and sister-in-law, Jonathan and Emily Fojtik. Larissa is now 12, just a few years older than the boy who shot and killed her Uncle B.

Shooting victim’s family wants someone held accountable for his 2022 death

Family members of Brandon O’Quinn Rasberry gathered together in Old Davy, near Yorktown, this past weekend for the first time since learning his 2022 shooting death was at the hands of a child … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/1/24

GPD vehicle involved in collision at US 183, Sarah DeWitt

A Gonzales police vehicle was involved in two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 183 and Sarah DeWitt Drive (US 90A) at about 7:21 p.m. Sunday, April 21. “On Sunday, April 21, 2024, … more

From staff reports | 5/1/24

Lee County murder, robbery suspect arrested in Gonzales

A suspect in a March 5 Lee County robbery-homicide was arrested last week without incident by Gonzales police. Atlantic Anthony Eredia-Johnson, 27, was picked up by the Gonzales Police … more

From staff, published reports | 4/29/24

Early voting continues through Tuesday, April 30

Early voting in the Saturday, May 4, municipal and school board elections ends Tuesday, April 30. Polls will be open in the early voting election room at the Randle-Rather Building, 427 Saint … more

4/29/24

Pictured from left to right are Jason Fogle (Gonzales Noon Lions Club member and GADC Board Member), Josh Gray (GADC Board Treasurer), Cindy Rodriguez (Gonzales Noon Lions Club Foundation President) and David Lindeman (GADC Board President).

Noon Lions Club Foundation receives donation to renovate playground

The Gonzales Noon Lions Club Foundation is embarking upon the expansion and renovation of the Lions Park Playground. They are excited to announce that the Gonzales Area Development Corporation (GADC) … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/26/24

South Central Texas Economic Network announces 2024 Economic Development Summit

The South Central Texas Economic Network (SCTEN) is proud to announce an upcoming Economic Development Summit, scheduled for Monday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This pivotal event, a highlight of … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/26/24

Gonzales Animal Control will provide free rabies shots

Gonzales dog and cat owners will get a chance to get their pets vaccinated at the Gonzales Animal Control Free Rabies shots event on Saturday, May 4. Melissa Cunningham, of Gonzales Animal … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/24/24

Annual Jim Price Communitywide Cleanup draws record turnout

On Saturday, April 20, the spirit of community and environmental stewardship was alive and well as volunteers and residents of Gonzales united for the annual Jim Price Communitywide Cleanup Day. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/24/24

Inquirer brings home second-straight Sweepstakes from TGCPA

The Gonzales Inquirer won its second-consecutive Texas Gulf Coast Press Association Division 1 Weeklies Sweepstakes Award on Saturday, April 20, at the combined South Texas Press Association and … more

From staff reports | 4/24/24

This photo of Brandon Rasberry stays on Laura Fontenot’s refrigerator as a constant reminder of her beloved nephew and the promise she made not to stop looking for his killer.

‘I told you we weren’t going to stop, son!’

Brenham resident Laura Fontenot keeps a photo of her beloved nephew Brandon Rasberry on her refrigerator and speaks to it every day since he was killed more than two years ago in Nixon. She … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/24/24

10-year-old homicide suspect cannot be charged with killing Brandon Rasberry

The person who killed Brandon O’Quinn Rasberry in January 2022 will not face murder charges in connection with the slaying as he was just shy of turning eight years old at the time the crime … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/23/24

Scheske Freeman heads economic development at GVEC

The leadership team at The Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) had the pleasure of welcoming Daisy Scheske Freeman as its new Economic Development Director last July. Since being … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/22/24

LCRA employees clean up brush at Independence Park in Gonzales during LCRA’s Steps Forward Day on April 12. During the annual day of service, employees worked on 36 community projects throughout LCRA’s service territory.

Volunteers take on projects during LCRA Steps Forward Day

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees picked up paint brushes, shovels and more on Friday, April 12, to volunteer on dozens of community projects throughout Texas during LCRA’s … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/22/24