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Local embezzlement cases reset for later this year

The couple accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the Gonzales County Emergency Medical Services now will appear in court Dec, 12, for a pre-trial hearing on charges of misapplication of … more

From staff reports | 9/7/23

Longoria pre-trial reset for Sept. 27

A pre-trial hearing has been reset for Sept. 27 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

From staff reports | 9/7/23

Shiner man convicted of aggravated assault after Walmart incident

A Shiner man has been convicted of two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon stemming from his involvement in a shooting incident that took place at Walmart in Gonzales on Veterans’ … more

From staff report | 9/7/23

Nixon-Smiley Community Fest to be held Saturday

The Nixon Area Chamber of Commerce, the Smiley Bantam Activity Group and Nixon Social are putting the finishing touches on their Nixon-Smiley Community Fest — a free, fun event for the whole … more

From staff reports | 9/7/23

Commissioners approve $24.8 million budget; adopt new tax rate

The Gonzales County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $24.8 million budget for fiscal year 2024 and adopted a tax rate of 24.2 cents per $100 valuation at a special called meeting Tuesday, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/7/23

GISD outlines bond issue facts in informational meeting

Members of the Gonzales Independent School District’s executive leadership team presented facts and figures regarding the district’s combined proposed $95.08 million bond package during … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/7/23

Unemployment now at 4.0 percent in Gonzales County

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

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/31/23

Nixon-Smiley CISD board adopts new budget, tax rate

The Nixon-Smiley Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees adopted a combined $24,408,021 budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and adopted a tax rate of $1.1146 per $100 valuation — a decrease of 3.54 cents … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/31/23

GISD communications department introduces internship program

Gonzales High School students will be getting a shot to pursue and experience the communications career field on campus. The GISD Communications Department introduced a communications internship … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/31/23

GHS to hold public hearing on proposed tax rate

The Gonzales Healthcare Systems Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2023 at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Thrive Healthplex, 1300 Captain … more

From staff reports | 8/30/23

Pre-trial hearing reset in Storey Jewelers theft case

A pre-trial hearing for a woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a local jewelry store has been reset for Sept. 27. Christina Martinez Melchor, 45, was indicted by a … more

From staff reports | 8/30/23

Waelder ISD will make fourth attempt to pass bond measures

For the fourth time in less than two years, Waelder ISD will attempt to pass a bond issue to make improvements to its school facilities to better serve its student population. The Waelder ISD … more

From staff reports | 8/30/23

Guadalupe GOP censures Kuempel after lengthy meeting

State Rep. John Kuempel, R-Seguin, who represents Gonzales County in the Texas Legislature, was formally censured by his home county’s Republican party following a lengthy deliberation Monday, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/30/23

Trio of country hitmakers to headline Come & Take It

What do Little Texas, Confederate Railroad and Doug Stone all have in common? Not only are they three legendary musical acts that ruled the Billboard Hot Country music charts for the year 1993 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/30/23

Hisey steps down from non-paid GHS chief of staff position

Gonzales Healthcare Systems has a new chief of staff after Dr. Commie Hisey voluntarily stepped down from the position earlier this month. Dr. Kathleen Koerner, a general surgeon, is the new … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/29/23

STAAR test results released for grades 3-8

Results released last week from the spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) for grades 3-8 showed some progress made by local school districts as they try to regain … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/23

Gonzales City Council to hold public hearing on $31.3 million budget

The Gonzales City Council will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, to discuss a proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget that calls for more than $31.3 million in expenditures and nearly … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/23

Gonzales County property values soar by more than 20 percent

Certified taxable property values for Gonzales County are up more than 20 percent over last year, according to the certified appraised value rolls from the Gonzales Central Appraisal District. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/23

TxDOT funding includes upgrades to Texas 80 in Gonzales

The Texas Department of Transportation has earmarked more than $78 million in funding to revamp Texas 80 in Gonzales County to a “Super 2” highway in the 2024 Unified Transportation Plan … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/23/23

Fire destroys beloved Luling Mr. Taco restaurant

For the second time in just three months, the staff and customers of Mr. Taco are mourning another “unimaginable loss” after a Tuesday, Aug. 22, afternoon fire destroyed the flagship … more

From staff reports | 8/23/23