Multiple political subdivisions in Gonzales County are expected to cancel their May 1, 2021 elections due to a lack of new filers. The cities of Nixon, Waelder and Smiley, as well as the Nixon-Smiley Independent School District Board of Trustees, are not expected to have May elections, as the only people who filed were incumbents who would be running unchallenged. more

The number of eviction cases filed has increased since the novel coronavirus was discovered in late 2019 and 28% of renting Texas households report not being current with their rent payments.... more

Gonzales County has been able to up its number of vaccinated residents considerably, following allocations of COVID-19 vaccines which were used to host two clinics on Feb. 24 and March 2. more

Gonzales Primary Academy registration packet pickup will run April 5 through 9, with packet return set for April 12 through 14 by appointment only. more

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking applications for summer internships in all divisions, including Law Enforcement, Wildlife, State Parks, Infrastructure, Communications, Coastal Fisheries, and Inland Fisheries.   more

Gonzales High School's one act play company is taking its play, “The Sins of Sor Juana” by Karen Zacarias, to the district One Act Play contest Tuesday, March 9 at Cuero High School's Performing Arts Center.  more

The Gonzales Little League will hold a drop-off for registration forms from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4 at Independence Park, which is located off Highway 183 near the Highway 97 … more

 Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he will end Texas' statewide mask mandate next week and will allow all businesses to operate at full capacity. “It is now … more

Another COVID-19 Vaccination clinic will be held tomorrow, March 2, at the J. B. Wells Expo Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those who submitted information to be added to the vaccine waitlist may be contacted with an appointment time. more

The Sons of the Republic of Texas Chapter 29 held a wreath-laying ceremony Saturday, Feb. 27 to commemorate the "Immortal 32" who travel from Gonzales to stand in defense of the Alamo in … more

A funding request for a new marquee at the J.B. Wells Park, Arena and Expo was approved in the amount of $29,878 by the Gonzales Convention and Visitors Advisory Board Thursday, Feb. 25. more

Some Texans are facing home repairs, damage to other property and displacement following several days of harsh winter weather. more

Over the weekend, on Feb. 20 and 21, Gonzales County residents were invited to fill their own clean containers with potable water at the Gonzales Fire Station. This has been extended through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a statement from City Manager Tim Patek. more

Utility bills across the state are expected to increase due to increased usage and pricing of wholesale power. more

The historically unprecedented state-wide freeze last week calling for the deployment of Emergency Operations to help stabilize the Texas energy grid is over, yet the repercussions are just beginning for utilities and their customers across the state in terms of the impact to their energy bills. more

The Gonzales County Office of Emergency Management is seeking responses to a survey from the Texas Department of Emergency Management. more

Gonzales residents may fill containers— up to 20 gallons' worth— at the Gonzales Fire Station from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. . . . . . . more

The Smiley City Council had a brief meeting Friday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. to clarify that certain city streets were not officially closed or abandoned by the city. more

As roads and fields begin to thaw out. Gonzales High School will slowly get back on track with its UIL sports competitions with three events on the road Saturday, Feb. 20: • The boys … more

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