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Smiley Fall Festival – a bunch of ‘Hocus Pocus,’ too!

Saturday, Oct. 29, will be a fun time for the entire community as the Smiley-Bantam Activity Group holds their Fall Festival at the Smiley Fire Department from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The afternoon … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/20/22

Yoakum resident wins $1 million on scratchoff

A Yoakum resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game Ca$h Blowout. The ticket was purchased at Circle R Drive In, located … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/7/23

PHOTO GALLERY: Gonzales High School Class of 2021, May 28, 2021 [Photo gallery]

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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

Go ‘all in’ for education for Nixon-Smiley

The Nixon-Smiley Education Foundation presents their fourth annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at the Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show Barn on Saturday, Oct. 29, 6-10 p.m. All guests must be 21 … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/20/22

Gonzales County Jail Museum to hold ‘Jailhouse Rock’ fundraiser

The Gonzales County Jail Museum will have folks kicking up their “Blue Suede Shoes” as they will host their first-ever Jailhouse Rock fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 26, at GG’s Steaks … more

From staff reports | 9/7/23

Laurel Ridge Antiques and Gifts recently received reimbursement for projects completed on the historic three-story brick structure. From left are Barbara Crozier of Laurel Ridge, Candice Granger of Laurel Ridge, Main Street Board President Britney Jones-Caka, Gonzales Main Street Director Tiffany Hutchinson-Padilla, Main Street board member Adriane Hastings, Main Street board member Christine Presley, GEDC President Andy Rodriguez and Richard Crozier of Laurel Ridge.

Main Street, GEDC honor Laurel Ridge for successful project completion

Gonzales Main Street, in conjunction with the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC), recently reimbursed Laurel Ridge Antiques and Gifts for projects completed on the historic three-story … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/12/22

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, Smiley National Nights Out set for Oct. 3

First responders in Gonzales County will proudly be celebrating the 40 th anniversary of National Night Out from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Edwards Association campus, 1427 Fly St., … more

From staff reports | 9/7/23

This photo of Brandon Rasberry stays on Laura Fontenot’s refrigerator as a constant reminder of her beloved nephew and the promise she made not to stop looking for his killer.

‘I told you we weren’t going to stop, son!’

Brenham resident Laura Fontenot keeps a photo of her beloved nephew Brandon Rasberry on her refrigerator and speaks to it every day since he was killed more than two years ago in Nixon. She … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/24/24

Thompsonville Crime Watch to hold Active Shooter Education

The Thompsonville Neighborhood Crime Watch is inviting the public to attend an Active Shooter Education at the Thompsonville Community Center, 2774 County Road 423, Waelder, on Tuesday, Sept. 12. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/7/23

Commissioners set uniform speed limit of 35 on county roads

Roads in Gonzales County that are maintained by the county will now have a maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour after the court adopted an order altering the speed limits on Monday, June 26. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/29/23

Ranger Cross ceremony will honor ‘Old Paint’ Caldwell

The public is invited to a Ranger Cross ceremony honoring Texas Revolution hero Mathew "Old Paint" Caldwell, for whom Caldwell County was named when it was established in 1848 — 175 years ago. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/7/23

Tree Service

10/23/23

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

Pursuit, manhunt in Gonzales County nets armed suspect

Guadalupe and Gonzales County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Cedar Creek man Monday, April 3 after a pursuit through three counties that ended in an hour-long manhunt near Private Road … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/4/23

GJH campus placed on lockdown after student brings knife to school

Gonzales Junior High School was briefly placed on lockdown Monday, Sept. 11, after a student allegedly brought a paring knife to campus, in violation of the district’s Code … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/11/23

Unloaded gun found at GHS faculty parking lot

An unloaded firearm was found in the staff parking lot at Gonzales High School on Thursday, Nov. 17, after school hours, Gonzales ISD announced in a statement to parents and community members on … more

From staff reports | 11/18/22

Commissioners approve giving fee proceeds to Juvenile Probation

Gonzales County commissioners on Monday approved an agreement with the County Juvenile Probation Department to allocate money collected under the Local Truancy Prevention and Diversion Fund for a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/23

PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Service in Gonzales, Texas, May 31, 2021 [Photo gallery]

Gonzales County honored its war dead during a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 31 starting at 8 a.m. at Texas Heroes Square, on St. Joseph St. between St. Lawrence and St. Louis streets. The … more

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