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Fiesta Gonzales will celebrate Hispanic heritage, city’s founding

The City of Gonzales will celebrate the conjunction of Fiesta Patrias and the 200th anniversary of the town’s founding with a big Fiesta Gonzales Music Festival, BBQ Cookoff and Car Show this … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/18/25

Commissioners hear update on annex progress, Randle-Rather status

Gonzales County commissioners heard a report from John Duke of CPM, the county’s construction advisor, about progress made on the Gonzales County annex renovation and the status of the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/18/25

Modest gains for July sales tax allocations for area municipalities

Three of the four Gonzales County municipalities saw modest gains in sales tax allocations for July 2025 following a record-setting June that was bolstered by the Cattle Country Festival receipts. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/18/25

Gonzales ISD approves new salary compensation package for employees

Gonzales ISD trustees voted to approve a new salary compensation program Monday, July 14, which increases salaries for longtime teachers by $8,000 per year and ups the starting teacher salary to … more

From staff reports | 7/18/25

Council appoints Charter Review Commission, approves bridge contract

Gonzales City Council members appointed members to a Charter Review Commission, filled vacancies on several other boards and commissions and approved a bid for replacement of three bridges along … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/16/25

TAHC holds New World Screwworm training session at JB Wells

Field inspectors with the Texas Animal Health Commission and game wardens with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department gathered at JB Wells Expo Center in Gonzales on Wednesday, July 9 for a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/16/25

Smiley postmaster in critical condition after Monday house fire

The cities of Nixon and Smiley are praying for the recovery of Smiley postmaster Israel Perez after he suffered third-degree burns to nearly three quarters of his body from a house fire law … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/15/25

Gonzales County’s water at risk due to overpumping, stressed wells

Texas is deep into its 2026 state water planning cycle, a critical process to plan water supplies for many years ahead. Gonzales and Caldwell counties are in the Region L - South Central Texas Water … more

By Ted Boriack, Special to the Inquirer | 7/10/25

Free child care services provided for those in school, looking to work

Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent will provide child care services while you work, attend school, are in training or looking for work. To qualify for child care: • You must live … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/10/25

A legacy in color: Sibling artists leave their mark on Nixon with mural

NIXON, TX — What started as a city beautification project quickly turned into something more — a heartfelt tribute to Nixon’s past, a celebration of its present, and an … more

By LORRELL WRIGHT, For the Inquirer | 7/10/25

Waelder City Council accepts resignations, approves budget, advances city projects amid governance concerns

The Waelder City Council met for its regular meeting on Monday, July 8, addressing a full agenda that included two council resignations, major budget approvals, infrastructure negotiations, and … more

By LORRELL WRIGHT, For the Inquirer | 7/10/25

Gonzales ready for 48th Annual National Biker's Roundup

Information about community resources is being shared in advance of the 48th annual National Biker’s Roundup, which is scheduled for July 29 – Aug. 3 at the JB Wells Park and Rodeo Arena, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/10/25

Water district postpones approving final order denying GBRA permits until July 16

Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) board members will wait until Wednesday, July 16, to adopt a final findings of fact and conclusion on a permit application by the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/10/25

Sankey: ‘Legacy in Lights’ helps illuminate what makes Gonzales special

To Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) executive director Susan Sankey, what makes a town like Gonzales unforgettable is a perfect mix of three things — its landscape, its history … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/9/25

The Lupe statue of a Guadalupe Bass in Kerrville was made by Gonzales native GiGi Miller and still was standing following the July 4 flood.

Devastating flooding on upper Guadalupe River mars Fourth of July holiday

A Fourth of July weekend that should have been a cause for celebration instead turned into a somber event marred by the deaths of at least 110 people due to flooding on the Guadalupe, Llano and … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/9/25

GBRA files motion for rehearing; seeks permit renewal with no hearing

In Gonzales County, the fierce multi-year fight over groundwater continues between local landowners and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA). On June 10, the Gonzales County Underground … more

By Ted Boriack, Special to the Inquirer | 7/3/25

Gonzales celebrates 16th annual Star-Spangled Spectacular during bicentennial year

The heart of Texas is about to burst with pride and patriotism as Gonzales hosts its 16th annual Star-Spangled Spectacular on Friday, July 4, at Independence Square — right in the middle of the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/3/25

Historian and armorer Kerry Hellums gives some instructions to actors before a scene in Texas Legacy of Lights, which was shot at a ranch in Belmont as well as at Pioneer Village in Gonzales. Director John Franklin Rinehart said recreating the story of Come and Take It and the history of his hometown was like a childhood dream come true.

Legacy in Lights channels history, groundbreaking visuals into tale as big as Texas

John Franklin Rinehart grew up listening to the story of Come and Take It for years as a seventh-generation Texan and descendant of the men and women who struggled to help the Lone Star State gain … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/2/25

GCVMA hosts Independence Day golf tournament

The 13th annual Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association (GCVMA) three-man scramble golf tournament returns this Friday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday at the Gonzales Independence Golf … more

From staff reports | 6/26/25

Rocky Pullin helps train the next generation of truckers for the long haul at VC

Growing up in Leesville, Texas, west of Gonzales, it was a 30-minute drive for Rocky Pullin to get to the grocery store, run errands, or go to work. Driving quickly became part of his life, so Pullin … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/26/25