The Gonzales Inquirer

Gonzales Elementary goes on ‘soft lockdown’ during incident

Gonzales Elementary School went on a “soft lockdown” early Thursday, Sept. 1, but the issue was resolved swiftly and without any injury or danger to students, district officials … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/2/22

Smiley sets meeting to adopt 2022 tax rate

The City of Smiley is proposing a tax rate of $0.2816 per $100 valuation, a decrease in the overall tax rate of 0.83 cents from the $0.2899 adopted in 2021. A meeting to adopt the proposed tax … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/1/22

Wildfire prevention expert visits Texas

After two months of dry conditions, much-needed rain poured in the Gonzales area, ending a burn ban for the county, but one wildfire expert is telling Texas residents to stay vigilant. Robert … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/1/22

Gonzales listed among 10 oldest towns in Texas

Gonzales is a diverse, unique and historical city, that hometown citizens rightly are proud to call home. Many may be unaware that the city is actually among the oldest cities in Texas. In a recent … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/1/22

Legacy Ranch takes in more children after solving staffing issues

After having been short staffed at Legacy Ranch, an organization that provides a home to neglected children, the foster care organization has now been able to house an additional 28 children. This … more

By Clayton Kelley, Special to the Inquirer | 9/1/22

VFW Post 4817 to host 9/11 remembrance

The VFW Post 4817 Auxiliary in Gonzales will be hosting a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Post 4817 VFW Hall, 3302 Harwood Road, Gonzales, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. All law enforcement, fire, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/31/22

Two-vehicle accident near Shiner results in extrication

An individual had to be extricated from their vehicle that was involved in a two-car accident in the 500 block of Farm-to-Market Road 533 near Shiner in Gonzales County on Friday, Aug. 26. The … more

From staff reports | 8/31/22

Old Smiley City Hall decision placed on hold

The possible razing of the old Smiley City Hall is on hold for at least five to six more months after action taken last month by the Smiley City Council. Council members voted to delay a decision … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/31/22

Eleven Gonzales High School students receives special recognition from the school district for their participation in the GHS Virtual Exchange Project: Mishima, Japan in Monday, Aug. 29 school board meeting,: Left to Right: GISD Student Servces Robin Trojcak and GHS students, Bella Aguero, Coy LaBuhn, Cooper LaBuhn, Ainsley Holub, Yesenia Melchor, Kilee Schwausch and Aiden Noyola. NOT PICTURED: Kayleigh Fridrich, Emily Hull, Carlee Ramos and Dakota Schmidt.

GISD school board approves new tax rate

The Gonzales ISD school board voted unanimously to lower the tax rate for the 2022-2023 school year in a special meeting Monday, Aug. 29. The tax rate will go from $1.0927 last year to $0.9883 … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/31/22

Keep on dancin’ at the Smiley Labor Day shindig

The City of Smiley Fire Department will host their Labor Day Dance and Celebration this Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Smiley VFD, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are available at the gate for $10 with … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/31/22

Have a ‘mashing’ good time at Fiesta Guacamole

The St. Patrick Community Church invites the whole family to enjoy the 42nd CCGAW (Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder) Fiesta Guacamole this Saturday, Sept. 3, starting at noon at the Waelder … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/31/22

Gonzales to hold public hearing on budget, tax rate Thursday

Gonzales residents will have the opportunity to comment on the city’s proposed $28.8 million budget for fiscal year 2023 and a proposed tax rate of $0.3117 per $100 valuation during a 5 p.m. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/30/22

A Bastrop woman was killed and her husband injured when her GMC Denali was struck by a tractor-trailer on US 183 at the intersection with FM 2067 on Friday, Aug. 26.

Collision with truck-tractor claims life of Bastrop woman

A Bastrop woman was killed and her husband was injured when their vehicle was struck by a truck-tractor and trailer on US 183, about 12 miles south of Gonzales, on Friday, Aug. 26. According to … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/29/22

Main Street discusses beautification, future events

The Main Street Advisory Board discussed the beautification of downtown Gonzales at the last regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Aug. 18. During this meeting, held at the municipal building, the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/26/22

Say that again, y’all

Local Texas residents will tell you “right quick” when you mispronounce landmarks across the state. Plenty of that correcting occurs in Central Texas, because some of our place names are … more

BY BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/26/22

Unemployment rate decreases to 3.2 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County decreased from 3.5 percent in June 2022 to 3.2 percent in July 2022, the lowest rate of all seven counties which comprise the Golden Crescent Workforce Development … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/26/22

JB Wells voting box moves permanently to Riverside

Individuals who vote at Gonzales County Voting Precinct 12 will no longer go to JB Wells Expo Center to cast their ballots — not just for the November general election, but from now on. The … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/22

County judge files $22.6 million budget for fiscal 2023

Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis has filed a budget for fiscal year 2023 which calls for more than $22.6 million in expenditures against revenues of more than $18.6 million. The county expects to … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/22

Area school districts score ‘B’ on TEA report card

All three Gonzales County school districts — Gonzales ISD, Nixon-Smiley CISD and Waelder ISD — received an accountability rating of “B” from the Texas Education Agency, the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/22

The royal court is in session

The Miss Gonzales County Royal Court Scholarship Pageant applications are now available. The selected queen, and her court will attend numerous parades during the year, as ambassadors of the … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/19/22