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Gonzales Healthcare Systems has a newly elected vice chief of staff after pediatrician Dr. Humberto J. Rivas was elected by his peers to the position last week. Rivas succeeds Dr. Kathleen … more

From staff reports | 10/5/23

History of Come and Take It

The Come and Take It Celebration commemorates the firing of the first shot of the Texas revolution on Oct. 2, 1835, which took place near Gonzales. Come and help us celebrate history with the firing … more

10/4/23

Noon Lions Club hosts annual CTI Cook-off

The Gonzales Noon Lions Club will hold their annual Come and Take It Celebration T-bone, Chili and Beans Cook-off on Sunday, Oct. 8, in downtown Gonzales in the 400 block of Saint George and the 600 … more

From staff reports | 10/4/23

‘Chicks’ dig the Chicken Flying Contest at CTI

One of the most popular events at the Come and Take It Celebration has to be the chicken flying contest. This year will be no different as this unique event starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the … more

From staff reports | 10/4/23

Contestants compete to be No. 1 with a mullet

Prepare for business in front and a party in the back as the highly anticipated second annual Come and Take It Mullet Contest flexes its tresses in downtown Gonzales this Saturday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m., … more

By Lew K. Cohn, Inquirer Publisher | 10/4/23

Pride of Texas Shows operates Come and Take It carnival

The Pride of Texas Shows Carnival, the premier carnival in the Midwest, based out of Elm Mott, Texas, returns to the Come and Take It Celebration this week. The carnival will be available Friday, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 10/4/23

Water board member suggests EDC drill new well for city

The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Board (GEDC) met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Sept. 25. The GEDC board invited a special guest to make public comments before the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/28/23

CTI Celebration brings together old traditions, new amenities

By the time this edition of the Gonzales Inquirer hits the streets, it will be T-minus one week and counting for this community’s favorite time of year — the annual Come and Take It … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/28/23

GISD CFO talks taxes regarding upcoming bond issue

With the Gonzales ISD $95.08 million bond election less than a month away, the district has been working hard to keep the community informed, especially regarding taxes. One of the big … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/28/23

New policy prevents off-duty vehicles from leaving Gonzales County

All county-owned vehicles will be required to stay within Gonzales County unless they are in use for official business after the Gonzales County Commissioners Court voted to adopt a new policy at … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/27/23

Major county intersection will change into all-way stop

A major Gonzales County intersection where a truck driver was killed earlier this year trying to avoid another vehicle will be converted into an all-way stop next week. Work is planned for … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/27/23

Investigators cite Holmes Food for five OSHA violations

A workplace safety investigation found that a Nixon poultry processor exposed employees to ergonomic hazards, a common industry safety concern and the cause of many injuries to its workers. The U.S. … more

9/27/23

Apaches, Longhorn alumnus passes away

Former Gonzales Apache and Texas Longhorn football player Kenneth Ehrig passed away Friday, Sept. 8 at the age of 75. Ehrig graduated Gonzales High School in 1966 and would later follow his … more

9/21/23

Sculpture unveiling at Gonzales library Sept. 30

There will be a sculpture unveiling ceremony held Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Robert Lee Brothers Jr. Memorial Library, 301 Saint Joseph Street, Gonzales. The work to be … more

9/21/23

Toni’s Food Store named Main Street Business of the Month

Gonzales Main Street is pleased to announce Toni’s Food Store as the Main Street Business of the Month for September. Located at 209 Saint Lawrence Street, Antonio “Toni” Espinoza … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/21/23

FOGAS closes shelter doors Sunday, Sept. 24

The Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter will close its doors for the last time on Sunday, Sept. 24, after 18 years of operation as the group has not renewed its contract with the city to provide a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/21/23

GISD community bond meetings continue

With less than a month away from the Gonzales ISD bond election, the school district continues to hold community meetings explaining the bond proposal. The latest community bond was held at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

Mighty scoliosis warrior receives help from the community

A definition of “warrior” is “a brave or experienced soldier or fighter” and one 11-year-old in Gonzales matches that definition. Mason Camarillo, 11, was diagnosed with … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

City Council approves sale of Lynn Theatre to Durham-led group

The Lynn Theatre saga came to a positive conclusion at the Thursday, Sept. 14 Gonzales City Council meeting. The council approved selling the historic theatre building, located at 510 Saint Paul … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

Arrest warrant issued for woman after failure to appear on livestock theft charge

A woman accused of theft of livestock failed to show for a Wednesday, Sept. 13 hearing before 2nd 25th Judge Jessica Crawford and is now the subject of an arrest warrant. Meanwhile, in other … more

From staff reports | 9/14/23