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Schulenburg Festival to be held Aug. 1-4

When the calendar turns to July, the whole town of Schulenburg starts gearing up for the annual Schulenburg Festival, also known as the “National Party of Texas.” This year’s event … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/25/24

Waelder to receive GLO grant funds for water improvements

The city of Waelder has been approved to receive more than $1.36 million in regional mitigation funds from the Texas General Land Office, T exas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/25/24

Gonzales County ESD 2 speaks to Smiley City Council

The Smiley City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, July 17 at the Smiley City Hall. Jason Whitten of Gonzales County ESD No. 2 spoke to the council regarding the Smiley … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/25/24

Cattle Country Music Festival announces 2025 return to Gonzales

After a successful 2024 debut, the Cattle Country Music Festival will return to the historic town of Gonzales, Texas, for its second year, on Thursday, April 10, Friday, April 11, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/23/24

GISD trustees approve schematic for new CTE facility

Gonzales Independent School District trustees have approved a schematic for the new proposed CTE building that eliminated nearly 3,000 square feet from the structure, yet still preserved everything … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/23/24

Missing Gonzales County children found safe in Luling

Two missing Gonzales County boys are back home and their non-custodial father was charged with aggravated kidnapping after they were the subject of an Amber Alert early Saturday, July 20. Lucas Mendez, 6, and … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/20/24

The damaged front door of the Gonzales Inquirer on Friday, July 19.

Inquirer receives restitution for broken glass front door

A 24-year-old male has made $800 cash restitution to the Gonzales Inquirer after throwing a bench through the newspaper office’s front door in the late hours of Thursday, July 18 or early hours … more

From staff reports | 7/19/24

Shooting incident critically injures Gonzales man; alleged assailant arrested

An altercation in Gonzales on Thursday, July 18, led to a shooting which resulted in one man being hospitalized in critical condition and his alleged assailant being charged. Lt. Jason Montoya … more

From staff reports | 7/19/24

Come and Take It Parade entries being accepted

Entries are now being accepted for the annual Come and Take It Parade, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Judging will be held promptly at 9 a.m. and awards will be presented to the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/18/24

Unemployment rate increases to 3.5 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County increased to 3.5 percent in May 2024, up 0.3 percent from the 3.2 percent recorded for April 2024, with the county continuing to place the third-highest of all seven … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/18/24

Missionary Baptist Church hosts Back to School bash

Providence Missionary Baptist Church is getting into the back-to-school spirit with their annual Back to School Bash Saturday, July 27. Donna Smith, the chairperson in charge of the bash, is … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/18/24

Sales tax allocations down for month of July

Sales tax allocations for Gonzales County municipalities were down overall for the month of July, which mirrored the statewide trend, according to figures released by Texas Comptroller Glenn … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/18/24

Apaches football season tickets announced

The Gonzales Apaches football season is just around the corner and fans can now renew their season tickets Gonzales athletics announced their season ticket renewals from Monday, July 15 through … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/18/24

Attorney Eric Gomez of the Braun & Gresham law firm in Dripping Springs talks to commissioners about updating the subdivision ordinance in May.

Commissioners to hold workshop on updating subdivision rules

Gonzales County commissioners will hold the second in a series of workshops about rewriting the county’s 17-year-old subdivision ordinance at 10 a.m. Monday, July 29. The workshop, which … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/18/24

Sandra Flores (front) speaks on behalf of her mother, Irma Flores, as they ask the council to consider lowering the permit fees for food trucks. Nixon charges $225 per month for food truck permits, much higher than a number of neighboring cities.

Nixon Council approves food truck fee waiver, Rancho-Nixon library use

The Nixon City Council had a full table set on their agenda Monday, July 15, as they listened to citizen concerns regarding food truck permit fees and the use of the library by the Rancho-Nixon … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/18/24

Council approves changes to Code of Ethics for board, commission members

The Gonzales City Council met for the regularly scheduled meeting at City Hall Thursday, July 11. One of the big items of discussion was regarding Articles 9.300-9.500, which pertains to Boards, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/17/24

Pesek hopes to bring Miss Teen USA crown home to Shiner

Shiner resident Dallyn Pesek hopes to shine brightly later this month as the Miss Texas Teen USA title holder when she takes part in the 42nd Miss Teen USA pageant in Los Angeles, Calif. Pesek, … more

From staff reports | 7/17/24

Gonzales Main Street names NAPA Auto Parts at the Main Street Business of the Month for July 2024. Open as Kessler’s Auto in 1990, the auto shop has been serving the community of Gonzales for 34 years

Main Street names NAPA Auto as Business of the Month

Started in 1990 as Kessler’s Auto Supply by Cathy Kessler, this small-town NAPA Auto Parts has always been known by its big attitude and unusual mostly all-women crew. Cathy created a … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/11/24

Commissioners hear update on Courthouse elevator, annex

On Monday, July 8, Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis updated members of the Gonzales County Commissioners Court on the status of the Courthouse elevator — which has been down for two months … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/11/24

The Gonzales Economic Development presented Gonzales ISD 2024 Workforce Excellence Award for the district’s partnership with Victoria College.

GISD approves 2024-25 Comprehensive Plan, discusses CTE building plans

The Gonzales ISD School Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, July 8 at the GISD Administration building. One of the big items that was discussed was the 2024-25 Comprehensive … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/11/24