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Unemployment again increases in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County rose by another two-tenths of a percent in June 2023, according to state Labor Market Information (LMI) figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/23

A rendition of how the new ESD No. 1 building in Gonzales, being built on Water Street, will look once it is finished.

Hisey: ESD continues to improve service for county

Dr. Commie Hisey, vice president of the Gonzales County Emergency Services District No. 1 board, gave an update on that organization to the Gonzales County Commissioners Court on Monday, July 24. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/23

Commissioners approve giving fee proceeds to Juvenile Probation

Gonzales County commissioners on Monday approved an agreement with the County Juvenile Probation Department to allocate money collected under the Local Truancy Prevention and Diversion Fund for a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/23

Gonzales County commissioners ban outdoor burning

Gonzales County commissioners approved an emergency ban on outdoor burning at their regular meeting Monday, July 24. The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until rescinded by … more

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

Waelder mayor arrested on deadly conduct charge

Waelder Mayor Roy Tovar was arrested by the Waelder Police Department on Saturday, July 1, and charged with deadly conduct discharge of a firearm, a third-degree felony. According to the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/20/23

Smiley City Council accepts Bustamente resignation

The city of Smiley again will be looking for a new city secretary after the Smiley City Council approved and accepted the resignation of the current secretary at their Wednesday, July 19 meeting. … more

From staff reports | 7/20/23

Pilot Club of Gonzales receives international recognition

The Pilot Club of Gonzales continues to show growth within the community, so they have received international recognition for their efforts. The club received the Outstanding Growth Award from … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/20/23

Area health organizations meet for COPE meeting

Health organizations gathered at Gonzales Community Health Center Tuesday, July 18 for a proposed project. Debbie Marshall, of Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, had a vision to … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/20/23

Sales tax allocations grow modestly for Gonzales

Sales tax allocations for the city of Gonzales saw modest growth this month, rebounding from last month’s drop. Meanwhile, the city of Nixon received a healthy bump in sales tax that could … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/20/23

Gonzales community hands out school supplies

The new school year is around the corner for many children in Gonzales, but they’ll not return to school empty-handed. Families gathered at the Edwards Community Center for the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/20/23

New Gonzales Fire Station in the works

The Gonzales Fire Department is planning to have a second fire station in the near future. The plans for a new station were presented at the Thursday, July 13 Gonzales City Council meeting. … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/20/23

Lynn Theater talks continue with Gonzales City Council

The future of the Lynn Theatre as a topic of conversation returned to the Gonzales City Council in a packed Thursday, July 13 meeting at City Hall. The theater was put back onto the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/20/23

Fire danger increases as county drought index rises

Gonzales County emergency officials are warning residents to “try not to burn unless absolutely necessary” as the county’s drought index rises and there is “no foreseeable … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/20/23

Nixon VFD to hold BBQ fundraiser

The Nixon Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, July 22, at the Nixon Fire Station, 209 N. Congress Ave., from noon until they sell out of food. For … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/14/23

ESD1, PHI Cares renew air medical transport agreement

The Gonzales County Emergency Services District #1 has approved the renewal of their emergency air medical transportation agreement with PHI Cares. The agreement provides air medical transport … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/14/23

GISD school board approves raises for bus drivers

Gonzales ISD bus drivers will be getting extra money this upcoming school year. The Gonzales ISD school board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, July 7, and they approved … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/14/23

Nixon tourism board gets permission for brick fundraiser

Due to a technical error on the July 10 agenda, the Nixon City Council tabled action to rescind the name of Freddy Aguirre Memorial Park until next month, but not before engaging in a lively … more

By LEW K. COHN , Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/23

Pre-trial hearing reset for 18-wheeler assailant suspect

A pre-trial hearing has been reset for Aug. 14 for a Gonzales man accused of stealing an 18-wheeler and trying to use it to run over a police officer and a victim whose vehicle he had hit moments … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/23

Commissioners discuss concerns about County Annex building deterioration

County commissioners expressed concerns at their Monday, July 10, meeting about structural issues with the Gonzales County Annex building on Sarah DeWitt Drive. They authorized County Judge Pat … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/23

Driver killed in single-vehicle accident

First responders were called to the scene of a fatal crash Sunday, July 9 on Farm-to- Market Road 794 South, about seven miles north of Gonzales, at about 9:17 p.m. Texas Department of Public … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/10/23