The Gonzales Inquirer

The Farmers Daughter owner Sarah Tenberg hosted a children’s cooking class on Saturday, Feb. 1. Tenberg plans to host more cooking classes for all ages in the near future.

There are many quirks and contrasts involved with relocating from a city of over 8 million people to a town of under 8,000. Though she’s settled into the Gonzales lifestyle, one distinct … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 2/6/20

New free colonoscopy screening program announced

The Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation announced a new program which will allow uninsured men and women in the county to get colonoscopy screenings for free. The new program is similar to the … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 2/6/20

The Gonzales Public Library Teen Action Group is seeking donations for kids in need. Look for the donation box near the front entrance of the Robert Lee Brothers Jr. Memorial Library.

Teen group hosting donation drive for kids in need

The Gonzales Public Library Teen Action Group is hosting a donation drive until March 31 to benefit the children of the Legacy Ranch Kids foster care and adoption agency. The group is seeking gift … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 2/6/20

Gonzales city secretary to resign

Gonzales city secretary Kristina Vega announced her resignation effective at the end of February. Vega told “The Inquirer” she is leaving to pursue another opportunity and her departure … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 2/6/20

Shiner Public Library to close for renovations

The Hoffie and Lank Wolters Shiner Public Library will temporarily close on Monday, Feb. 10 to install all new carpeting. There is no formal timeline for the project, but the library hopes to reopen … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 2/6/20

2020 voter guide

In January, the Gonzales Inquirer editorial staff asked to hear from the people who are both currently and are seeking to represent you at the county, state and national levels. All of these … more

2/6/20

Diego Zavala (D)

I am a Brownsville native that currently serves my community as a high school teacher. I am the first in my family to graduate from a university. As a first generation American that has seen … more

2/6/20

Madeline Eden (D)

Madeline Eden is the 2020 Democratic candidate for the Texas State House of Representatives in District 17 (serving: Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee, Gonzales, and Karnes counties). Madi has lived with her … more

2/6/20

Bill Old (R)

Judge Bill Old is seeking re-election as Judge of the 25th Judicial District. He has been an attorney for 32 years, with seven of those as a district judge. He practiced in multiple areas of the law … more

2/6/20

2020 Voter Guide

In January, the Gonzales Inquirer editorial staff asked to hear from the people who are both currently and are seeking to represent you at the county, state and national levels. All of these … more

From Staff Reports

news@gonzalesinquirer.com | 1/30/20

Matthew Atkinson (R)

Incumbent Sheriff Matthew Atkinson is running for re-election this spring and wants your vote. Atkinson cites his record of improving the sheriff’s department the last three years, his personal … more

By Terence J. Fitzwater

Editor and Publisher | 1/30/20

James Allen Taylor (R)

My name is James Allen Taylor. I am a father, husband and retired Captain with the Gonzales Police Department. I am a 35-year veteran peace officer who many within the community have come to know and … more

Submitted | 1/30/20

Robert Ynclan (R)

Hello, my name is Robert Ynclan. I was born in a small south Texas town and I was raised in the hill country. I started my career in law enforcement as a deputy sheriff in La Salle County. I was … more

Submitted | 1/30/20

Floyd Toliver (D)

Floyd Toliver wants to be your full-time sheriff. A lawman of nearly 30 years, Toliver is seeking the office of Gonzales County Sheriff by way of the Democratic primary. Just as long as he has … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 1/30/20

Clay Allen (D)

I am running for Sheriff in the Democratic Primary. There are too many Republican Primary candidates. Republicans can vote for Trump in November. If you want me on the November ballot, vote in the … more

Submitted | 1/30/20

Kevin La Fleur (R)

My name is Kevin La Fleur. I am a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, Gonzales County Precinct #3 Commissioner for the last 15 Years, Precinct #3 resident for over 30 years and Board President … more

Submitted | 1/30/20

Daisy Scheske Freeman (R)

I am a sixth generation Gonzales County resident. My ancestors have been community leaders and served Gonzales County for over 150 years. I am proud graduate of GHS and with local … more

Submitted | 1/30/20

Johnnie Hall (R)

My name is Johnnie Hall. I am seeking your support to serve as your Constable, Precinct 1, Gonzales County, Texas. I was born and raised in Gonzales County and graduated from Gonzales High … more

Submitted | 1/30/20

Scott Rhodes (R)

Hello, my name is Scott Rhodes, and I am running for Gonzales County Constable, Precinct #1 in the Republican 2020 primary election. I have over 22 years of experience in law enforcement and hold … more

Submitted | 1/30/20

Gonzales invited to ‘Q&A with the mayor’

Gonzales Mayor Connie Kacir would like to cordially invite you to discuss city government over a refreshment or two. After being pitched as “coffee with the mayor” earlier this month, the … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 1/30/20