The Gonzales Inquirer

Unemployment rate increases to 2.9 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County increased from 2.6 percent in April 2022 to 2.9 percent in May 2022, the lowest rate of all seven counties which comprise the Golden Crescent Workforce Development … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/30/22

Local birthday benefit honors Texas legend

On Sunday, July 17, from 2-9 p.m., the Texas Voices & Camp House Concerts will present a benefit concert to honor Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter Cindy Walker. This benefit will also raise … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/30/22

Eggleston House gets grant to help jump start repairs

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has a proud tradition of historic preservation that dates to the organization's founding in 1890. They have commemorated local … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/30/22

TxDOT to resurface St. Joseph Street beginning July 5

The Texas Department of Transportation will begin the resurfacing of existing roadway project on Business 183 (St. Joseph Street) from US 183 to US 90A on Tuesday, July 5. The project should last for … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/30/22

Smiley council discusses unpaid city bills

The Smiley City Council met for a special called meeting Monday evening. The council discussed several items, including financial statements and multiple unpaid bills. Mayor Lisa Benavides … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/30/22

The currently vacant Lynn Theater, located at 510 Saint Paul St., is up for sale by the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation.

GEDC talks selling of Lynn Theater

During a special city council meeting, Tuesday, June 21, the council approved awarding a bid to a third party to market the sale of the Lynn Theater by the city of Gonzales and the Gonzales Economic … more

By Vandy Van Epps , Gonzales Inquirer | 6/30/22

GISD shuffles administrators into new positions

The Gonzales Independent School District will see some familiar faces in new places as administrators are shuffled into new positions for the 2022-23 school year. At the Monday, June 27 special … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/30/22

Abortion ruling could impact Gonzales’ healthcare providers

Gonzales County residents will not see much in the way of changes immediately to the provision of healthcare locally in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday, June 24, which overturned Roe … more

By LEW K. COHN and BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/29/22

Gonzales resident Chance Freeman, the director of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s Disaster Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) program, testified before the Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans on Wednesday, June 22, along with Sonja Gaines, deputy executive director of IDD and behavior health services. They answered questions from the committee, including co-vice chair Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, who represents Gonzales County in the Senate.

Freeman testifies about Uvalde behavioral health response

Gonzales resident and GHS alum Chance Freeman testified last week before a Texas Senate committee investigating the aftermath of the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde. Freeman serves as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/29/22

Commissioners ban outdoor burning, fix radio ‘issues’

Gonzales County commissioners approved reinstating a countywide burn ban at their Tuesday, June 21, special called meeting and also straightened out some issues with previous actions regarding the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/23/22

STAAR test results released June 24

On Friday, June 24, parents of Gonzales ISD, Nixon-Smiley CISD and Waelder ISD students can gain access to a personalized snapshot of their child’s academic progress this year by logging into … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/23/22

Road construction addressed by city manager

Road construction began recently on St. Joseph Street with city workers replacing water lines prior to the repaving project planned by TxDOT. City Manager Tim Patek spoke to the Inquirer about the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/23/22

The Crystal Theatre Shakespeare Ninja program has had a decade-long partnership with Camp Shakespeare at Winedale. This year, two Shakespeare Ninjas are among the 14 first-session campers: Lena Salazar, second from left, and Miguel Moreno, far right. The Winedale Theatre barn, where the camp is held, has been remodeled to resemble the Globe Theatre in Great Britain.

Campers to bring Shakespeare to life in Gonzales

A partnership for the past 10 years between Camp Shakespeare at Winedale and the Crystal Theatre in Gonzales has seen young thespians ages 11-17 treading the boards at the venerable downtown venue as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/23/22

Municipal Judge Deidra Voigt swears in new Gonzales mayor, S.H. “Steve” Sucher in the council chambers with his wife, Linda Sucher.

Sucher sworn in as new mayor of Gonzales

During a packed council meeting Tuesday afternoon officials for the city of Gonzales, along with members of the community, gathered for the swearing in of new Mayor S.H. “Steve” Sucher, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/23/22

Witzkoske competing for Miss Texas title

Gonzales High School and Texas A&M graduate Angela Witzkoske is competing against 41 other young women from throughout the state to be crowned Miss Texas 2022 this week in … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/22/22

Gonzales ISD introduces new superintendent with reception

The Gonzales Independent School District will host a reception for the new superintendent Tuesday, June 21. Dr. Elmer Avellaneda was named the new superintendent in the Monday, June 13, school … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

Sales tax receipts up 17.56 percent for Gonzales

The city of Gonzales saw a 17.56 percent jump in sales tax allocations in June 2022 as the city received nearly $39,000 more than it received in June 2021. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/16/22

Gonzales Health Care Systems board approves consolidated budget

The Gonzales Health Care Systems Board held two meetings Tuesday at the THRIVE Healthplex Conference Room. The first meeting was the budget hearing for the GHCS and Chief Financial Officer Brandon … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

A city of Gonzales crewman stands in front of Spaces Sublime as a sewer smoke test is in progress to find the cause of the sewer smell within the building at 507 St. Joseph St. on Tuesday morning, June 14.

Local business deals with sewer problems

A local business owner on St. Joseph Street recently voiced her frustration regarding a sewer problem within the building. Suzanne Zaitz, owner of Spaces Sublime, has been dealing with a sewer … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

Celebrate Juneteenth with Edwards Association Kickball, Fun Day

The Edwards Association will celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday, June 18, at the old Edwards High School campus, 1427 Fly St., Gonzales. The day will start at 8:30 a.m. as newly elected Gonzales … more

From staff reports | 6/16/22