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GISD communications department introduces internship program

Gonzales High School students will be getting a shot to pursue and experience the communications career field on campus. The GISD Communications Department introduced a communications internship … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/31/23

GHS to hold public hearing on proposed tax rate

The Gonzales Healthcare Systems Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2023 at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Thrive Healthplex, 1300 Captain … more

From staff reports | 8/30/23

Pre-trial hearing reset in Storey Jewelers theft case

A pre-trial hearing for a woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a local jewelry store has been reset for Sept. 27. Christina Martinez Melchor, 45, was indicted by a … more

From staff reports | 8/30/23

Waelder ISD will make fourth attempt to pass bond measures

For the fourth time in less than two years, Waelder ISD will attempt to pass a bond issue to make improvements to its school facilities to better serve its student population. The Waelder ISD … more

From staff reports | 8/30/23

Guadalupe GOP censures Kuempel after lengthy meeting

State Rep. John Kuempel, R-Seguin, who represents Gonzales County in the Texas Legislature, was formally censured by his home county’s Republican party following a lengthy deliberation Monday, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/30/23

Trio of country hitmakers to headline Come & Take It

What do Little Texas, Confederate Railroad and Doug Stone all have in common? Not only are they three legendary musical acts that ruled the Billboard Hot Country music charts for the year 1993 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/30/23

Hisey steps down from non-paid GHS chief of staff position

Gonzales Healthcare Systems has a new chief of staff after Dr. Commie Hisey voluntarily stepped down from the position earlier this month. Dr. Kathleen Koerner, a general surgeon, is the new … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/29/23

STAAR test results released for grades 3-8

Results released last week from the spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) for grades 3-8 showed some progress made by local school districts as they try to regain … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/23

Gonzales City Council to hold public hearing on $31.3 million budget

The Gonzales City Council will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, to discuss a proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget that calls for more than $31.3 million in expenditures and nearly … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/23

Gonzales County property values soar by more than 20 percent

Certified taxable property values for Gonzales County are up more than 20 percent over last year, according to the certified appraised value rolls from the Gonzales Central Appraisal District. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/23

TxDOT funding includes upgrades to Texas 80 in Gonzales

The Texas Department of Transportation has earmarked more than $78 million in funding to revamp Texas 80 in Gonzales County to a “Super 2” highway in the 2024 Unified Transportation Plan … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/23/23

Fire destroys beloved Luling Mr. Taco restaurant

For the second time in just three months, the staff and customers of Mr. Taco are mourning another “unimaginable loss” after a Tuesday, Aug. 22, afternoon fire destroyed the flagship … more

From staff reports | 8/23/23

Female fires gun into air, gets one-way ticket to jail

A female Gonzales resident was arrested early Sunday morning, accused of firing off several shots into the air from a handgun while on a vacant lot near downtown. GPD officers responded at about … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/21/23

Gonzales Main Street board names Edward Furniture as the Main Street Business of the Month.

Edwards Furniture names Main Street Business of the Month

Gonzales Main Street is pleased to recognize Edwards Furniture Co. as our Main Street Business of the Month. Edwards Furniture, located at 703 St. Paul Street, has been a Gonzales staple since … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/17/23

Nixon-Smiley Community Fest scheduled

The Nixon Area Chamber of Commerce and the Smiley Bantam Activity Group have joined forces to create Nixon-Smiley Community Fest — a free, fun event for the whole family. The festivities … more

From staff reports | 8/17/23

Sales tax allocations for Gonzales increase in August

Sales tax allocations for the city of Gonzales for August increased by 2.57 percent above the amount the city received for August 2022, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office. … more

By LEW K. COHN,  Inquirer Publisher | 8/16/23

Gonzales City Council approves voter approval tax rate

By a split 3-2 vote, the Gonzales City Council will propose what is called the “voter approval” tax rate of 29.38 cents per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2023-24. The voter approval … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/16/23

County judge files $24.8 million budget for fiscal 2024

Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis has filed a budget for fiscal year 2024 which calls for more than $24.8 million in expenditures against revenues of more than $19.8 million. The county has a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/16/23

Gonzales ISD board approves bond election

The Gonzales Independent School District Board of Trustees set in motion a $95 million November bond election with their vote at the Monday, Aug. 14 regular meeting. The board approved two … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/16/23

Chamber parts ways with executive director Henderson

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture has parted ways with executive director Melissa Henderson, whose last day of employment was Thursday, Aug. 10, Chamber president Wayne Baker … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/11/23