The Gonzales Inquirer

Gonzales Art Group issues call for Come and Take It show

The Gonzales Art Group has issued a call for artists to take part in the annual Come and Take It art show, to be held Oct. 1-3 at the Crystal Theatre in Gonzales. The show will open from 4 p.m. to … more

Special to The Inquirer | 9/23/21

COVID-19 antibody infusion center expands in Seguin

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will expand operations at an active COVID-19 therapeutic infusion … more

Special to The Inquirer | 9/23/21

Apache fashionista

Eight-year-old Brooklyn Nelson of Gonzales modeled at the New York Fashion Week 2.0 on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York City. The business is owned by Beauty It’s Everywhere. Brooklyn also … more

9/23/21

Rene de la Garza, left, will continue to serve as CEO of Texas Land & Right of Way LLC, while Rob Brown, who has opened Texas Land & Right of Way North in the Metroplex, will serve as president of the company.

Local business announces structure change

There’s a hidden gem that’s been operating in Gonzales for more than 20 years — first as Rene de la Garza Permit Services and now under its current name, Texas Land & Right of … more

Special to The Inquirer | 9/23/21

Celebrating a 2020 Days Inn® Chairman’s Award for Quality achieved during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, are, from left, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gonzales hotel assistant manager Adrian Riojas, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gonzales hotel owners Manish “Manny” and Tapana Patel, Gonzales Mayor Connie Kacir and Gonzales Main Street director Liz Reiley.

Local hotel wins chain’s top award for 2020

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gonzales was recently awarded the 2020 Days Inn® Chairman’s Award for Quality, which recognizes the brand’s top performing hotels in the United States … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/23/21

High school candidates for the Miss Gonzales County Royal Court include Aaliah Bolden, Lilyanna Escobedo, Jazmin Izaguirre, Gladiola Lekgega, Luz Olmedo, Sianna Ramirez, Kaitlyn Rhame, Amaya Lynn Rodriguez, Rubi Anai Granados Valdez, Destiny Voigt and Sara Vorheis.

Voting under way for Miss Gonzales County

Voting is now under way for the 2021 Miss Gonzales County Royal Court, which returns after being missed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Royal Court is comprised of high school and junior … more

Special to The Inquirer | 9/23/21

Texas History scholars from Gonzales Junior High School were able to take part in the Riverside School Texas Historical Commission marker dedication ceremony and then tour the old school grounds and museum inside.

¡El pasado, el presente y el futuro!

Texas history scholars were treated to an insightful and educational dedication ceremony at the old Riverside School on Sept. 16, which featured the presentation of a Texas Historical Commission … more

By ROB FORD, For The Inquirer | 9/23/21

Come and Take It Celebration returns to Gonzales

Last year, the annual Gonzales Come and Take It Celebration was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic with hopes of coming back better than ever for 2021. Now, organizers are encouraging patrons … more

By LEW K. Cohn, Inquirer Publisher | 9/23/21

FOOTBALL: Explosive first quarter lifts Ingleside to win over Gonzales

The good news for Coach Mike Waldie is that his Gonzales squad completely outplayed and outscored the Ingleside Mustangs, 19-7, in the second half Friday, Sept. 17. The bad news is the Apaches … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/17/21

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

Commissioners appoint Schmidt as new Gonzales County sheriff

Gonzales Fire Chief Keith Schmidt was appointed the new Gonzales County sheriff during a special called commissioners court meeting Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Courthouse. Schmidt will succeed the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/16/21

Rotary Club hears success of Gonzales Fire Academy

At the Gonzales Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14, the guests included Gonzales Fire Chief Keith Schmidt, Gonzales ISD CTE coordinator Jennifer Ervin and former Councilman Dan Blakemore, all … more

Special to The Inquirer | 9/16/21

Bishop George Sampleton stands by the side door to the Peach Creek Antiques at the corner of St. Paul and St. Francis streets in Gonzales. Sampleton, who was part of the first integrated class at GHS, said the building used to house a taxi stand which had separate entrances for “whites” and “colored.” He is holding a copy of his self-published book, “Don’t Give Up, Keep the Faith,” which now is housed in the collections of 45 university libraries.

Reverend reveals life lessons in biographic work

When he was a young man growing up in Gonzales, Bishop George Sampleton’s mother told him he would write a book about his life that would be included in universities and would serve to inspire … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/16/21

Waelder ISD Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

9/16/21

Sales tax allocations grow in Gonzales County

Sales tax allocations improved for Gonzales County municipalities this month as each of the four cities which collect sales tax saw an increase. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/16/21

TAC, county officials discuss ARPA funding

During its Sept. 13 meeting, the Gonzales County Commissioners Court received a presentation from Tramer Woytek with the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) regarding the American Rescue … more

By ROB FORD, For the Inquirer | 9/16/21

Council adopts tax rate, budget, JB Wells agreement

Gonzales City Council took care of three pressing items of business Thursday night when they adopted the new budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year and approved an agreement with Gonzales … more

By LEW K. COHN , Inquirer Publisher | 9/15/21

Smiley meeting focuses on budget, tax rate

The Smiley City Council will consider setting its proposed tax rate and adopting its 2021-22 budget during a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Smiley Community Center, 207 Steele … more

Staff report | 9/10/21

Gonzales County will discuss appointing interim sheriff

Determining the procedures for an interim sheriff and the possible creation of an elections administrator position are on the agenda for the next Gonzales Count Commissioners Court meeting, to be … more

Staff report | 9/10/21

GISD Board to consider appointing Redistricting Advisory Committee

The Gonzales Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss redistricting at their regular monthly meeting, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Administration office … more

Staff report | 9/10/21