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TJHRA Finals come to a close for 2024

The 2024 Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Finals wrapped up its final days at the JB Wells Arena in Gonzales, Texas, Saturday, June 1. Many junior high rodeo athletes competed from Sunday, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/6/24

Colonel Chad Jones, right, pins a badge on Warden Brzozowski.

Texas Game Warden Seth Brzozowski commissioned

Shane and Elaine Brzozowski are very proud to announce the graduation of their son, Seth Ryan, from the 66th Texas Game Warden Academy held May 31, 2024 in Austin, Texas. The 41 graduates who have … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/6/24

Gonzales’ second annual Dog Extravaganza set for Sunday

Gonzales Dog Adoptions invites the community to their second annual Dog Extravaganza this Sunday, June 9, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church, located at 721 St Louis St. This … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/6/24

Teams row to the shore near the Gonzales Dam during the 60th Texas Water Safari in June 2023. The “world’s toughest canoe race” returns this weekend and again has a checkpoint in Gonzales. More than 170 teams are expected to take part in the race, which goes from San Marcos to Seadrift.

Texas Water Safari to come through Gonzales this weekend

A whopping 172 teams from all over the globe are expected to take part in the “world’s toughest canoe race” this weekend as the Texas Water Safari returns for its 61st year — … more

From staff reports | 6/6/24

Addy Kardosz maneuvers around a barrel for the barrel competition of the Texas High School Rodeo.

Gonzales rodeo athletes head to high school finals in Abilene

Rodeo season continues with 10 local Gonzales athletes heading to the Texas High School Rodeo Association finals in Abilene, Texas Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, June 15. Briggs Hand of … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/6/24

The sorcerer Rothbart (Gary Franco) faces off against Siegfried (Brandon Forrest) while the lovely Odette (Ariana Dewing) is caught in the middle in Come and Take It Dance’s performance of Swan Lake, which will come to The Crystal Theatre stage during three performances June 8-9.

Come and Take It Dance presents ‘Swan Lake’ at The Crystal Theatre

This weekend, the enchanting ballet "Swan Lake" will grace the stage at The Crystal Theatre, presented by "Come and Take It Dance." Audiences can immerse themselves in this timeless classic on … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/6/24

TAHC to evaluate JB Wells’ ability to house evacuated animals

Gonzales County Emergency Management Coordinator Jimmy Harless said Tuesday his department is hosting a training session in Gonzales for the Texas Animal Health Commission, which is the reason for a … more

From staff reports | 6/4/24

Remembering the fallen

Around the United States, many organizations are honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, including in Nixon. The American Legion Post 547 hosted its Memorial Day ceremony at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/2/24

Senior Ainsley Holub gives the valedictorian speech for the Gonzales High School graduating class of 2024 at Apache Field Friday, May 24.

From seniors to alumni

The Gonzales High School Class of 2024 took the stage at Apache Field for one last time for the class graduation ceremony Friday, May 24. Two-hundred and two seniors received their high school … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/30/24

Anita Scoggins of Victoria Communication Systems (VCS) tells Gonzales County commissioners the emergency communications tower project should be rebid and that her company had properly filed a protest. VCS claims the county would not give enough time to properly draw up bid specifications after questions were raised and that the bid notice in the Inquirer contained incorrect information.

Divided commissioners court will send letter to GLO seeking tower bid approval

After a very tempestuous discussion, the Gonzales County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to submit a letter from Hanson Professional Services and Langford Community Management Services to the General … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/30/24

Joann Parra, left, is buying Guerra’s Grill & Catering from Martha Jo Guerra, right, and her husband Robert after the Guerra family ran the restaurant for 20 years. A longtime employee, Parra is not changing anything except the name of the restaurant and says the family atmosphere will stay the same at Parra’s Grill & Catering.

Guerra family selling restaurant to longtime employee

If you are going to Guerra’s Grill & Catering after this Thursday to get your fajita taco fix or to get a lotta enchiladas, you’ll actually find yourself partaking at Parra’s … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/30/24

Buc-ee’s will open new Luling superstore on June 10

Hang on to your beaver nuggets, because the largest Buc-ee’s ever built will soon open in Luling — just up the road from Gonzales. The company announced it will unveil its newest … more

From staff, wire reports | 5/29/24

Gonzales County voters choose Matias, Schoolcraft in GOP primary runoff

Gonzales County residents cast their ballots in the May 28 Republican Primary Runoff Election and chose Anton “Tony” Matias to be the new Gonzales County Precinct 1 Commissioner and … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/29/24

The Gonzales High School Class of 2024 participated in the senior parade Sunday, May 19. The senior decorated their vehicles to show off their senior Apaches spirit all across St. Joseph Street towards Apache Field. The seniors will walk across the stage Friday, May 24 on Apache Field and receive their high school diplomas.

Seniors on Parade

5/23/24

Seventeen swans a swimming! The beautiful Swan Lake swans have made a majestic stop at the reflection pool in front of Gonzales Memorial Museum, on their way to The Crystal Theatre! Don't miss the chance to experience the enchanting tale of "Swan Lake" live on June 8-9. Tickets are available at comeandtakeitdance.com.

Experience the magic of ‘Swan Lake’ with Come and Take It Dance

Prepare to be transported into a world of grace, elegance, and enchantment as Come and Take It Dance proudly presents "Swan Lake” as its annual summer performance. This year, the Crystal … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/23/24

Nixon hears report on how high winds knocked out water wells

The severe storm and high winds which hit Nixon on Monday, May 13, not only knocked out electricity at City Hall, but took down three water wells, Interim City Manager Darryl Becker told the Nixon … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/23/24

Emme Albert, Jaxon Beck, Rhett Richter and Dyllon Richardson will represent their hometown in the Texas Junior High Rodeo Finals in Gonzales.

Four native Gonzaleans will compete in TJHRA Finals

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Finals are coming back to Gonzales with opening ceremonies to be held this Saturday, May 25. Four Gonzales residents will represent their hometown in the finals. … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/23/24

This map shows the fire department coverage areas for Gonzales County. The green-colored area represents the Nixon Fire and Rescue coverage area, while the orange-colored area represents the Smiley Volunteer Fire Department coverage area. When the two departments join to become Gonzales County South, it will assume coverage of that combined area.

Smiley agrees to turn over all VFD assets to ESD 2

The City of Smiley officially released the Smiley Volunteer Fire Department and all its assets to Gonzales County Emergency Services District No. 2 on Tuesday, May 21 — an important step … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/22/24

GISD approves $498,000 makeover for Apache Field

Apache Field is getting a summer makeover that should be finished in time for the 2024 football season. At a special meeting Monday, May 20, the Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve … more

By LEW K. COHN,Inquirer Publisher | 5/20/24

Explosion kills one at Westhoff plant

An explosion at an Advantek Waste Management Services LLC oilfield saltwater disposal plant near Westhoff on Friday, May 17, claimed the life of an employee, according to the DeWitt County … more

From staff, wire reports | 5/20/24