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The Gonzales High School Class of the 2022 took the stage at the Apache Field last Friday as they graduate. 205 seniors walked the stage as they received their diplomas. The class of 2022 … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/1/22

Early voting under way in Gonzales mayoral runoff, House 34 race

Early voting began Tuesday, May 31, and will continue through Friday, June 10, in both the June 14 Gonzales mayoral runoff as well as the U.S. House District 34 special election. Voters can cast … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/1/22

Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis, right, swears in new Smiley Mayor Lisa Dominguez Benavidez while her brother Hector holds a bible Wednesday, June 1, at the Gonzales County Courthouse. A recount conducted by Elections Administrator Gwen Schaefer and a three-person panel upheld the results of the May 7 election, in which Benavidez defeated incumbent Mayor Mike Mills by a single vote, 69-68. Benavidez, the city’s first female mayor, will preside at the June 16 City Council meeting.

Smiley recount upholds results; Benavidez new mayor

Former Smiley City Councilwoman Lisa Dominguez Benavidez will become the first female mayor of Smiley after a Tuesday, May 31, recount confirmed she was elected by a one-vote margin. Gonzales … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/1/22

Texas Tribal Buffalo Project to hold Adopt-A-Highway cleanup day

The Texas Tribal Buffalo Project Adopt-a-Highway Volunteer Day in Waelder will be held this Saturday May 28, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a cleanup for two miles along the US 90 from … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/26/22

Local property tax relief event well received

Gonzales Community Advocates sponsored a property tax relief event, “Understanding and Navigating the Protest Process,” May 17 at the Texian Heritage Conference Center in downtown … more

By BETTY COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/26/22

Gonzales County voters choose primary runoff winners

Gonzales County voters cast their ballots in the May 24 Republican primary runoff for the incumbent in two high-profile races, while selecting the candidate with more name recognition in a third. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/26/22

Main Street board approves grant to renovate former Plaza Hotel

The Main Street Board held a special meeting on Tuesday at Robert Lee Brothers Jr. Memorial Library regarding a business incentive grant. The board approved the $52,000 grant for the use for 415 … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/25/22

Free fire truck will save Smiley thousands of dollars

The city of Smiley will save thousands of dollars and receive a 2008 Pierce pumper truck from Victoria County through a Texas A&M Forest Service special program called “Helping … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/25/22

Gonzales County approves $7,000 per radio for first responders

Gonzales County will be giving each first responder agency in the county $7,000 per handheld or mobile unit radio requested after commissioners approved that amount Monday, May 23. The money … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/25/22

Gonzales ready to groove with Main Street Summer Concert Series

The 14 th annual Gonzales Main Street Concert Series in Independence Square has been announced. The line up is versatile and lively, with many participants expected to enjoy this beloved tradition. … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/25/22

GJHS threat credibility ‘ruled out’ in wake of Uvalde shooting

The credibility of a threat made by a student at Gonzales Junior High School late Tuesday, May 24, was dismissed after a quick investigation by Gonzales ISD and the district’s police … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/25/22

Dr. Elmer Avellaneda (middle-right) with his wife and two children as he was voted unanimously by the Gonzales ISD School Board as the lone finalist for the superintendent position in the May 18 school board meeting.

Avellaneda name lone superintendent finalist for Gonzales ISD

The Gonzales ISD School board took a vote during the May 18 meeting for the district's lone finalist for the superintendent position. Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, the associate superintendent at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/25/22

Class of 2022 graduates this weekend

Gonzales County high schools are getting ready to hold graduation ceremonies next weekend. Gonzales ISD Gonzales High School has scheduled graduation for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Apache … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/25/22

Smiley mayoral recount set for May 31

Gonzales County Elections Administrator Gwen Schaefer will conduct a formal recount of the Smiley mayoral race at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at the Randle-Rather building in Gonzales. Incumbent … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/25/22

Gonzales Healthcare System celebrates National Hospital week

The workers in the Gonzales Healthcare System were treated for their hard work this year for National Hospital Week last week. National Hospital Week highlights hospitals, health systems, and … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/19/22

Gonzales city departments talk budgets

The department heads got together for a special Gonzales City Council meeting to discuss their budgets on Monday, May 16, regarding budget requests. The department heads went over the list of … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/19/22

Mayor Pro Tem Bobby O'Neal reads aloud the canvass of votes for mayor.

Sucher, Anzaldua confirmed to square off in mayor runoff election

The Gonzales runoff mayor elections are set as S.H. “Steve” Sucher and Isaac Anzaldua received the top two amount of votes for their nominations. Mayor pro-temp Bobby O’Neil read … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/19/22

DeWitt Colony honored with tree planting ceremony

Seventh graders from Gonzales Junior High School traveled to Kerr Creek Park last Friday, May 13, for a history lesson about the DeWitt Colony. The DeWitt Colony was one of the many major … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/19/22

Nixon-Smiley CISD approves recapture settlement, teacher stipend

The May 9 Nixon-Smiley school board meeting covered many important community issues, including budget, HB 4545 requirements, elementary stipends, student recognition, upcoming events, and safety … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/19/22

Waelder ISD may consider maintenance, repair bond

After the rejection of a $13.6 million bond measure by Waelder ISD voters, the school board has approved consideration of an issue of a maintenance and repairs bond that does not require a vote by … more

By CLAYTON KELLEY, For the Inquirer | 5/19/22