The Gonzales Inquirer

1/27/22

Gonzales man convicted of sexual crimes against children

A Gonzales man could be facing a number of years in prison after being convicted of several felonies involving sexual crimes against children. The trial for Kenneth Warren Riedel, 61, began in the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/27/22

Gonzales County Emergency Management Coordinator Jimmy Harless presents the 2021 activity report from the Office of Emergency Management & Permits.

Harless updates commissioners on COVID-19 testing sites

Gonzales County Emergency Management Coordinator Jimmy Harless spoke to commissioners during open comments regarding a request for assistance from Gonzales Memorial hospital. He said the emergency … more

By LIZ ADAMS, The Inquirer | 1/27/22

Gonzales Chamber of Commerce 100th anniversary celebration moves to April 7

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce began a century of support for local businesses in February of 1922. Although a 100th anniversary banquet had been planned for this coming February, it was postponed … more

By LIZ ADAMS, The Inquirer | 1/27/22

A large elk used for the lodge’s parade floats awaits the arrival of this summer’s campers.

Texas Elks Children’s Services opens summer camp enrollment

For over three decades, the Elks Lodge has owned and managed a children’s summer camp just down FM 1586 on the outskirts of Gonzales. Texas Elks Children’s Services has provided the camp … more

By LIZ ADAMS, The Inquirer | 1/27/22

Two file so far for Gonzales mayoral race

The filing period for municipal and school board elections in Gonzales County began Jan. 19 and there have already been two people who have filed to run for mayor of Gonzales, the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/26/22

Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office investigates homicide near Nixon

A statement released by the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the Texas Rangers are assisting in an active investigation into a homicide that occurred in Nixon on January 18, … more

By LIZ ADAMS, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/19/22

Assistant District Attorney Keri Miller submits recommendations for the newly formed Sexual Assault Response Team during Gonzales County Commissioners Court Monday.

Gonzales Commissioners Court approve resolution for joint primary

The court heard from Election Administrator Gwen Schaefer before commissioners considered and approved a joint resolution and statistical Information for a joint primary. A joint primary election … more

By LIZ ADAMS, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/22/21

Gonzales Chamber seeking awards nominations

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Community Service Award & David B. Walshak Award, to be presented at the annual Chamber banquet in February. The … more

Special to The Inquirer | 12/17/21

Organizers said Float Fest will return in 2022 to a private ranch outside Gonzales in July 2022.

Float Fest set for 2022 return in Gonzales

After three years off, organizers of Float Fest say the festival will officially return in 2022 to its new location in Gonzales on July 23-24 — bringing with it about 25,000 people to the area for that weekend. more

BY LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/17/21

Sales tax allocations increase for most of Gonzales County

Three of the four municipalities in Gonzales County saw increases in sales tax allocations for the month of December, according to information released by the Texas Comptroller’s … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/16/21

UIL preliminary enrollment figures released

The University Interscholastic League released preliminary enrollment figures for all 1,388 member schools this month as well as conference cutoff numbers for the upcoming reclassification and … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/16/21

New Gonzales ISD head football coach and athletic director Joseph Rivera and his wife Lauren.

Gonzales ISD hires Rivera as new AD, head football coach

Gonzales ISD has their new athletic director and head football coach — hiring Hays CISD athletic coordinator and assistant head football coach Joseph Rivera on Wednesday, Dec. 15, by a … more

From staff report | 12/15/21

Cloud faces four challengers in March GOP primary

U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud will have four challengers for his District 27 House seat in the March 1, 2022, Republican primary. Cloud, a Victoria resident who has served in Congress since June 2018, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/10/21

Davis challenged by Kacir for county judge seat

In 2018, Gonzales County Judge Patrick C. Davis ran unopposed and was elected to his first term as the county’s top official. This time around, Davis will have an opponent in the March 1, 2022 Republican primary: Gonzales Mayor Connie Kacir, who filed for the position Monday, Dec. 13 — the last day of filing for county elected office. more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/9/21

Sara Leon of Sara Leon & Associates takes questions from trustees after GISD public hearing.

GISD board approves agreements with Cannon, Starling

Following a public hearing regarding the district’s consideration of solar agreements on Monday, the GISD board called its regular meeting to order. Gonzales Youth Soccer League director … more

By LIZ ADAMS, Inquirer Publisher | 12/8/21

An active shooter drill takes place outside the Gonzales Healthcare Systems Emergency Room.

Gonzales Healthcare Systems performs active shooter drill

At 10:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Gonzales Healthcare Systems held an active shooter drill in cooperation with the Gonzales Police Department. Law enforcement vehicles were summoned to the scene with … more

By LIZ ADAMS, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/8/21

City of Gonzales terminates Main Street director Reiley

Gonzales Main Street director Liz Reiley was terminated by the City of Gonzales on Tuesday afternoon, less than 48 hours after the completion of what she considered to be a successful Winterfest … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/8/21

Miller defeats Blakemore in District 4 runoff

Ronda Miller has won the race for the vacant District 4 Gonzales City Council seat, defeating former Councilman Dan Blakemore, 197-156, in complete but unofficial election returns announced Tuesday, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/7/21

The Gonzales Noon Lions Club Winterfest Cookoff returns this Saturday, Dec. 4.

Gonzales Noon Lions Club prepares for Winterfest Cookoff

The Gonzales Noon Lions Club will host its Winterfest Cookoff at Independence Square in downtown Gonzales this Saturday, Dec. 4. Although entry forms were being accepted by mail and through the Texas … more

By LIZ ADAMS, The Inquirer | 12/2/21