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Dance studio, dog adoption group host pet meet and greet

In an effort to get the word out about dog adoptions, Gonzales Dog Adoptions is partnering with Come and Take It Dance Studio and hosting “Dog Days of Summer Meet and Greet.” The event … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 8/10/22

Commissioners propose property tax rate decrease

Gonzales County commissioners on Monday, Aug. 8, proposed a 2022 tax rate of $0.3071 per $100 valuation — a decrease of 13.2 cents from last year’s adopted tax rate of $0.4391. That … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/10/22

County signs pacts for juvenile detention bed space

A shortage of juvenile detention beds throughout the state of Texas has Gonzales County in the same predicament as other counties — having to secure services with the few counties that have bed … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/10/22

Commissioner voices concern about water supply for large rural subdivisions

Gonzales County Precinct 2 Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski told his fellow commissioners he has concerns about contractors wanting to build large subdivisions out in rural county areas without knowing … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/10/22

Gonzales County property values soar by nearly 33 percent

Certified taxable property values for Gonzales County are up by nearly a third over last year, according to the certified appraised value rolls from the Gonzales Central Appraisal District. The … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/10/22

Teacher and founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation Erin Gruwell spoke to the teachers and staff of Gonzales ISD Thursday, Aug. 4, for the GISD Back to School Convocation. Gruwell’s story was made into major motion picture in the 2007 movie “Freedom Writers”.

Freedom Writers author speaks to GISD teachers, staff

Erin Gruwell, educator, guest lecturer, and lauded author of “Freedom Writers,” as well as the founder of Freedom Writers Foundation, was a special guest speaker for Gonzales ISD’s … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/10/22

GISD Stuff the Bus donation drive returns

Come out to the Gonzales ISD Back to School Donation Drive for school supplies on Friday, Aug. 12, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at both Wal-Mart and HEB. This annual drive will benefit all students … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/9/22

Eastside Baptist hosts Back to School social

Nothing beats the Texas heat and back to school blues like cooling ice cream, and even cooler prizes. Eastside Baptist church is hosting a back to school community ice cream social and backpack … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/5/22

Property tax rates expected to drop for Gonzales County jurisdictions

With appraised values up for nearly all of Gonzales County, local jurisdictions will be faced with lowering their existing property tax rates or risk holding a mandatory election in which voters … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/3/22

House fire displaces Gonzales County family

A Gonzales County family was displaced from their home by a fire on Monday, Aug. 1, according to the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office. The blaze was reported to first responders at 5:17 … more

From staff reports | 8/3/22

Gonzales shooting kills 1, injures 1

Two people were shot, one fatally, during a domestic disturbance that spanned two locations in Gonzales on Tuesday, Aug. 2, and resulted in a Gonzales woman being taken into custody. Lt. Jason … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/3/22

Inquirer brings home six awards at TPA contest

The Gonzales Inquirer won six awards total in the 2020-21 Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Contest at the annual TPA convention. The Inquirer claimed first place in Page Design, while … more

From staff reports | 7/31/22

Nixon-Smiley CISD will continue free meal policy for 2022-23

The Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District announced it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/31/22

Texas Sales Tax Holiday set for Aug. 5-7

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the Texas sales tax holiday for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 5-7, reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during this time frame … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/31/22

Unemployment rate increases to 3.5 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County increased from 2.9 percent in May 2022 to 3.5 percent in June 2022, the lowest rate of all seven counties which comprise the Golden Crescent Workforce Development … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/31/22

Commissioners table action on distributing EOG royalty check

Gonzales County commissioners tabled action Monday, July 25, on giving a $138,202.48 royalty check to Nixon-Smiley CISD until they can determine what needs to be done to transfer the property into … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/31/22

This house, located on the 200 block of West 6th Street, was confirmed by the Nixon code enforcement officer to be abandoned, dilapidated and on the verge of collapsing, as well as having faulty wiring.

Nixon checks for housing code compliance

Months after the ban on mobile homes in the City of Nixon, Nixon City Council continues to check code appliance for substandard homes. Any existing mobile homes in place prior to the ban that was set … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 7/28/22

Float Fest closes out with a bang — literally

The stars were big and bright in the heart of Gonzales this past weekend. Music, camping, and tubing took over Gonzales as the 2022 Float Fest brought in star power music headliners, music lovers and … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/28/22

Beloved former Inquirer employee Louis Decker remembered

Former Gonzales Inquirer sports editor and advertising account executive Louis E. Decker, 44, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at The Heights of Gonzales. Decker, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/22

Float Fest comes to Gonzales County

After several years on hiatus, Float Fest 2022 is finally here and expected to bring community fellowship and some of the biggest names in entertainment to the Gonzales County area for a weekend of … more

From staff reports | 7/21/22