The Gonzales Inquirer

Commissioners receive breakdown on radio proposal costs

Gonzales County commissioners now have plenty of information to digest about which radio system they should choose for Gonzales County offices and first responders — LCRA/L3Harris or Victoria … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/27/22

Former Smiley City Secretary tells the City Council about her concerns regarding the hiring of her replacement.

Smiley will interview city secretary candidates April 28

Smiley City Council will hold a special session at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, to interview “all the candidates” for city secretary, Mayor Mike Mills announced after a 30-minute executive … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/25/22

Early voting under way in May 7 elections

Early voting began Monday, April 25, and will continue through Tuesday, May 3, for the Saturday, May 7, constitutional amendment and entities election. Voting times, locations Polls are open … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/25/22

FUNdraiser benefits historic Nixon Latin American Cemetery

The historic Nixon Latin American Cemetery Association, which is more than 100 years old, is sponsoring a fun-filled FUNdraiser on Saturday, May 7, at the Nixon-Smiley Livestock Showbarn. The … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/22/22

Hollywood on hold — but still coming to Gonzales

Sandra Wolff, the Gonzales County Old Jail Museum director, reported to the Inquirer that Jon Chardiet will not be able to film April 25-27 at the museum, due to COVID-19-related restrictions … more

From staff reports | 4/22/22

Caldwell County approves incentive agreement to build bigger Buc-ee’s

What’s bigger than Buc-ee’s? A bigger Buc-ee’s. The Caldwell County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, April 12, unanimously approved a Chapter 381 incentive agreement to help … more

From staff reports | 4/22/22

Jailer arrested, fired for assaulting inmate

A Gonzales County Sheriff's Office jailer has been fired from his job after he was arrested Thursday, April 21, and charged with allegedly assaulting an inmate. Tristian Palmer faces one count of … more

From staff reports | 4/21/22

Nations Fellowship hosts BBQ Cookoff in Smiley

Come out and fellowship with the Nations Christian Fellowship BBQ Cookoff in Smiley. This event is being held Saturday, April 30, on the property next to the Smiley Post Office. The cookoff … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/21/22

Gonzales again hosts Texas Junior High Rodeo Association state finals

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals are rolling, rolling, rolling into town. Gonzales will be host to the state finals May 22-28 at JB Wells Park, Arena & Expo. The rodeo … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/21/22

We are the world: Gonzales Healthcare Systems to observe Earth Day 2022

Earth Day 2022 will be observed in the United States Friday, April 22. To celebrate, Gonzales Healthcare Systems invites residents to join in the fun at the community garden with demonstrations in … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/21/22

Waelder ISD to host informational campus tour April 23

Staff from the Waelder Independent School District will conduct a campus tour for the public at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23 to highlight the upgrades, repairs, and new construction proposed in a $13.6 … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/21/22

GISD to interview six candidates for superintendent

Gonzales ISD trustees will interview six applicants for the superintendent position during meetings next week. School board members met in special session Tuesday and spent the majority of the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/21/22

Gonzales High practice turf gets benched by GISD board

During the Gonzales school board meeting last week, Gene Kridler, director of operations for Gonzales ISD, presented a request to consider action approving the ranked offers for the Gonzales High … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/20/22

Gonzales firefighters responded to a blaze at the vacant nursing home on Cartwheel Drive last month. Last week, two juveniles were detained and charged with arson in connection with the fire, which caused $36,000 in property damage.

Juveniles charged with vacant nursing home fire

A pair of juvenile suspects have been taken into custody and charged with arson, burglary of a building and criminal trespass stemming from an incident last month. Gonzales Fire Department crews … more

From staff reports | 4/20/22

Mayoral candidates discuss economic development, growth, JB Wells

The three candidates running for mayor of Gonzales spoke to voters about a variety of topics at Monday night’s Gonzales Inquirer candidate forum as they made their last big pushes for support … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/20/22

Gonzales City Council member Ronda Miller tells the council she wants to hold a workshop to discuss the tourism director position with the Chamber of Commerce.

Gonzales council tables tourism director discussion

It will take a bit longer before the city of Gonzales officially begins its search for a new tourism director — possibly until after a new mayor is elected next month. The Gonzales City … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/20/22

Seguin police charge New Braunfels woman with intoxication manslaughter

A New Braunfels woman remains in the Guadalupe County Jail in lieu of $1.5 million bond after she was arrested in connection with an accident that claimed the life of a Gonzales woman one month … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/15/22

Smiley City Council holds a special called meeting to discuss City Secretary Rebecca Mejia's resignation.

Smiley accepts Mejia resignation in special called meeting

The city of Smiley will take applications for a new city secretary through Wednesday, April 20, after formally accepting Rebecca Mejia’s resignation during a special called meeting on April … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/14/22

BantamFest 2022 information updated

It’s BantamFest time, again! The 10th anniversary of BantamFest will be held May 14 at the Smiley Volunteer Fire Department. In 2020, this annual event was put on hold, due to COVID-19, and … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/14/22

Everything coming up roses for Tour of Gardens

The Gonzales Historic Homes Association is a non-profit organization established in Gonzales, Texas in 1996. From the start this organization has raised funds for the enhancement, beautification, … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/14/22