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Le Ann Wolff, CPA, P.C. named Main Street Business of the Month

Gonzales Main Street proudly recognizes Le Ann Wolff, CPA, P.C. as the April 2025 Gonzales Main Street Business of the Month, celebrating 30 remarkable years of a career rooted deeply in the heart of … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/1/25

Unemployment in Gonzales County falls for March 2025

Unemployment in Gonzales County decreased to 3.6 percent in March 2025, down 0.3 percent from the 3.9 percent recorded for February 2025 and 0.1 percent from the 3.7 recorded in January, with the … more

From staff reports | 5/1/25

Gonzales County schools receive A-F ratings from 2022-23

Gonzales County schools finally saw their 2022-23 A-F accountability ratings released by the Texas Education Agency on Thursday, April 24, following a lawsuit-induced two-year delay. The news … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/1/25

Hands Together for Gonzales: Jim Price Cleanup Day a sweeping success!

This past Saturday, the spirit of Gonzales shined brighter than ever during the Jim Price Cleanup: Hands Together for Gonzales event! From sunrise to lunchtime, the community turned out in full … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/1/25

Fiero Roundup attendees stayed at the Days Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Gonzales and dined at GG’s and La Bella Tavola. They also visited the Gonzales Memorial Museum, the Pioneer Flight Museum in Kingsbury, the Power Plant Texas Bar & Grill and the Sebastapol House historic site in Seguin. They also went to the First Shot monument in Cost.

Bat City Fieros bring Roundup event back to Gonzales

If you thought you were in a time warp back to the 1980s while in Gonzales on Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, well, “stranger things” than that could have happened, especially … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/1/25

County issues $11.78 million in tax notes to pay for annex, Randle Rather fixes

Gonzales County essentially got $420,000 in “free money” from investors to help pay for renovations to the Gonzales County Annex on Sarah DeWitt Drive and to shore up the Randle-Rather … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/1/25

Members of the Green Clover 4-H Club collected items for the 4-H State Round-Up statewide community service project during their April meeting.

Green Clover 4-Hers getting ready for Round-up

It’s April and that means District Round-up is upon us followed quickly by State 4-H Round-up! We have been planning State 4-H Round-up since last summer! Our theme this year … more

By Augustus Sexton, Texas 4-H President, Special to the Inquirer | 4/24/25

GCUWCD to hold public hearing on proposed district rules

The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on proposed district rules changes at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the GCUWCD office, 522 … more

From staff reports | 4/24/25

Thriving Hearts observes Denim Day April 30

The month of April is known as National Sexual Assault Awareness month. Thriving Hearts Crisis Center (THCC) formerly Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter encourages the public to join the global … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/24/25

GCAM: Serving Gonzales County for more than 30 years

Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministry (GCAM) has quietly but consistently served Gonzales County for more than three decades. It offers food relief and essential items to those in need. Located … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/24/25

Judicial Academy honors County Judge Pat Davis

Gonzales County Judge Patrick Davis has been recognized as a Fellow of the Texas Judicial Academy by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC). This prestigious honor is awarded to county judges who … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/24/25

Sales tax allocations fall for Gonzales and Nixon, but rise for Smiley and Waelder

While sales tax allocations for Gonzales and Nixon dropped this month, the city of Smiley received its largest-ever monthly allocation check from state — eclipsing its previous best by more … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/24/25

Larry McManus, director of business and community development for the Office of the Governor, speaks at the GADC Economic Development Luncheon.

GADC hosts first post-pandemic Economic Development Luncheon

The Gonzales Area Development Corporation (GADC) hosted its first Economic Development Luncheon since the COVID-19 pandemic on April 15, 2025, at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. This … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/24/25

Nixon council accepts Rancho subdivision plans

Nixon City Council members were excited Monday, April 21, to officially accept plans for a new Rancho subdivision on the north side of town that will see the building of nine new houses. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/24/25

Gonzales City Council rejects Tinsley Creek bridge bids

It’s back to the lab again for the city of Gonzales when it comes to replacing five bridges along Tinsley Creek and fixing a low water crossing on Johnson Street — a project which was … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/24/25

City, YMCA will combine efforts for Moochie Turk Summer Youth Camp

The Gonzales YMCA Program Center and City of Gonzales will enter into an agreement for the YMCA to operate the Moochie Turk Summer Youth Camp program this year, with the city agreeing to pay $12,000 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/24/25

COPE to hold free Autism Fun Day event April 26

This April, COPE (Community Outreach People Empowerment) acknowledges emphasizing the importance of understanding and supporting both autistic individuals and all children and promoting a safe and … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/22/25

Fiddlers frolic for Fiddlers Frolics in Hallettsville

Every year, fiddlers frolic to Hallettsville to take part in the Fiddlers Frolics, which is always held the fourth weekend in April. This year is no different as it will take place April 25-27 at the … more

From staff reports | 4/21/25

Stations of the Cross set for Good Friday, April 18

The Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder will follow the steps of Jesus from condemnation to crucifixion to burial when they re-enact the Stations of the Cross, also known as Via Crucis, at 3 … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/17/25

BBB brings in $65K for Norma’s House

The 12th annual Bingo, Bags and Badges on Friday, April 4, at JB Wells Expo Center was bigger than ever and it raised more money than ever before as well, Norma’s House executive director Deane … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/17/25