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Smiley City Council talks Virtual Shady Oaks Market

The Smiley City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, June 19 at Smiley City Hall. One of the agenda items that was discussed was a Virtual Shady Oaks Market; City … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/27/24

Outdoor lighting installed at Gonzales County Jail Museum

The Gonzales Jail Museum got some needed light around the museum building this month — a project needed to be done for a long time. Museum director Sandra Wolff said for many years, the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/27/24

Richard Varela (right) with his family at the Monday, June 24 Gonzales ISD school board meeting. Varela was named the new Gonzales High School band director; he was previously the band director of Cuero High School.

GISD hires new band director

The Gonzales ISD School Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, June 25 at the GISD Administration building The meeting covered multiple items on the agenda, with one of them … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/27/24

FEMA draws ire of property owners, county with new flood maps

Gonzales County commissioners expressed concerns at a Monday, June 24 meeting about a new flood plain map of Gonzales County by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which seemingly puts a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/27/24

Gonzales Main Street hosts annual Star-Spangled Spectacular

Let freedom ring on Thursday, July 4, when Gonzales Main Street presents its annual Star-Spangled Spectacular Fourth of July from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Independence Square downtown. There will … more

From staff reports | 6/24/24

Gonzales City Council discusses industrial zoning changes

The Gonzales City Council met for their regular meeting Thursday, June 13 at City Hall. One of the big topics that was brought up in last Thursday’s meeting was the zoning of properties, … more

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

Cattle Country gives Gonzales sales tax bump as expected

The inaugural Cattle Country Music Festival, held in April, definitely had an impact on sales tax allocations for Gonzales, which received its biggest-ever June check this month. Sales tax … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/24/24

Nixon council names new mayor pro tem, reimburses tourism efforts

The Nixon City Council named a new mayor pro tem and agreed to pay $5,200 in budgeted funds to the Rancho-Nixon Historic Association during its regular meeting Monday, June 17, at City Hall. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/24/24

Rena White speaks at the podium and goes over the history of Juneteenth for the third annual celebration in Nixon Saturday, June 15.

Nixon celebrates Juneteenth

Twenty-five families gathered at the Nixon Community Center for the third annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 15. One hundred and five attendees all traveled from Hondo, Gillett, … more

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

Crystal Theatre alum Julia Barecky, left, helps Luca, 15, an Austin resident, go over lines for the part of Oberon in Camp Shakespeare’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Barecky is the first Crystal Theatre Shakespeare Ninja to serve as an intern at the two-week camp, held in Winedale. Campers will have their debut performance this Friday, June 21, at the Crystal at 3 p.m.

Camp Shakespeare returns to Crystal Theatre stage this week

For the past 12 years, Camp Shakespeare at Winedale campers have taken pains to be perfect on the stage at The Crystal Theatre as part of a partnership between the two organizations. Camp … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/19/24

Missing teen runaways found in Gonzales

Missing Gonzales teens Jordyn Angel Gobar, 14, Mariah Ramos, 14, and Alina Banda, 15, were reunited with their families Tuesday, June 18 — more than a day and a half after they first ran away … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/19/24

The Gonzales Main Street Board names South Texas Poultry (located 822 Saint Paul St.) as the Main Street Business of the Month. South Texas Poultry has been serving the community for five decades.

South Texas Poultry Supply named Main Street Business of the Month

For more than five decades, South Texas Poultry Supply has been an integral part of the Gonzales community, providing essential services to the poultry industry and beyond. Located at 822 Saint Paul … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/13/24

Gonzales Municipal Pool open for summer 2024

The City of Gonzales Municipal Pool at Independence Park opened for the 2024 summer season on Tuesday, June 11. The pool will be open from noon to 6 p.m. every Tuesday through Sunday through Aug. 4. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/13/24

Vine & Bloom Counseling opens in second location in Gonzales (first location in Shiner) at the Thrive Healthplex with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, June 11.

Vine & Bloom Counseling opens Gonzales location at Thrive Healthplex

Access to mental health care has become easier for Gonzales residents as Vine & Bloom Counseling opened its second location at the Gonzales Healthcare Systems’ Thrive Healthplex Tuesday, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/13/24

Gonzales County gets ready for Juneteenth observances

Preparations for 2024 Juneteenth celebrations are under way for both Gonzales and Nixon as both will be held Saturday, June 15. --GONZALES-- The Edwards Association will hold their annual … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/13/24

GLO to Gonzales County: Rebid tower project

Gonzales County commissioners voted unanimously Monday, June 10, to reject the sole bid they received for a radio communications tower project after being advised to do so by the Texas General Land … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/13/24

Commissioners authorize purchase of GIS software, license

Gonzales County commissioners authorized the startup of a new GIS program for the county during their regular meeting on Monday, June 10. Jimmy Harless, who wears multiple hats as the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/13/24

Chamber, GEDC in talks to realign organizational structure

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation have been in talks that could result in a “new, unique role” for … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/13/24

From left are Scottie Beth Baker, Liz Massey, Lorrell Wright, Linda Vaclavik, Nancy Logan and Pat Anders-Ryan of the Pilot Club of Gonzales Inc.

Pilot Club members attend annual Texas District Convention

Recently the Pilot Club of Gonzales Inc. attended the 87th annual Texas District Pilot Convention, held in College Station, Texas. More than 100 Pilots from across the state were in attendance along … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/6/24

Susan Sankey, center, graduated from the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OU EDI) at the OU Spring session this year. She is the executive director of the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation.

Sankey graduates from OU Economic Development Institute

Susan Sankey, executive director of the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation, graduated from the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OU EDI) at the OU Spring session this … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/6/24