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Gonzales purchases new Pierce Enforcer pumper truck

Christmas may have already come and gone, but the Gonzales Fire Department is waiting on one special present to be delivered to the city. After receiving unanimous approval at the November … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/5/23

Apaches, Longhorn alumnus passes away

Former Gonzales Apache and Texas Longhorn football player Kenneth Ehrig passed away Friday, Sept. 8 at the age of 75. Ehrig graduated Gonzales High School in 1966 and would later follow his … more

9/21/23

Unemployment remains at 4.0 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County remained level at 4.0 percent in August 2023, according to state Labor Market Information (LMI) figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/5/23

Gonzales man arrested for threat made to Gonzales High School

The Gonzales Police Department arrested an 18-year-old Gonzales resident in connection not only to threats that were made that were made to Gonzales High School, but they also are investigating possible charges related to child pornography. more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 2/16/24

Sidewalk upgrades begin in Texas Heroes Square

Work continues in Texas Heroes Square along the 400 block of Saint James Street in Gonzales as part of an effort to upgrade city sidewalks to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and … more

From staff reports | 1/5/23

Congressman Michael Cloud in town for Come and Take It

U.S. Congressman Michael Cloud, R-Victoria, will visit Gonzales during the Come and Take It celebration. He will participate in the parade Saturday, Oct. 7, and plans to hold an impromptu … more

Special to the Inquirer | 10/5/23

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 said. … more

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

Rededication set for Memorial Museum pool, Eggleston House

There will be a rededication ceremony held this Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. for the reflection pond at the Gonzales Memorial Museum, 414 Smith St., followed by a similar ceremony at the neighboring … more

From staff reports | 12/1/22

A Dec. 28 fire destroyed the home of Rick Bivins and Megan Ainsworth on Kelley Loop.

GoFundMe established for Kelley Loop fire victims

Firefighters from Gonzales, Belmont and Ottine responded to a house fire off County Road 342, also known as Kelley Loop, at about 9:48 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28. It took several hours for crews to … more

From staff reports | 1/5/23

Early voting begins Monday, April 22 in municipal, school elections

Early voting in the Saturday, May 4, municipal and school board elections begins on Monday, April 22 and will continue through Tuesday, April 30. Polls will be open in the early voting election … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/11/24

Two killed, one injured in Texas 97 wreck

Two men are dead and one is in critical condition at an Austin hospital after a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday morning on Texas 97 about six miles east of Gonzales. Texas Department of … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/8/22

GISD communications department introduces internship program

Gonzales High School students will be getting a shot to pursue and experience the communications career field on campus. The GISD Communications Department introduced a communications internship … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/31/23

County payroll will stay under auditor’s office

Gonzales County commissioners voted unanimously to keep payroll functions within County Auditor Becky Weston’s office at their Monday, April 8 meeting instead of consolidating them with the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/11/24

Early voting ends Friday in mayoral runoff, House District 34

Early voting ends this Friday, June 10, in both the June 14 Gonzales mayoral runoff as well as the U.S. House District 34 special election. Voters still can cast a ballot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/8/22

Nixon-Smiley CISD board adopts new budget, tax rate

The Nixon-Smiley Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees adopted a combined $24,408,021 budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and adopted a tax rate of $1.1146 per $100 valuation — a decrease of 3.54 cents … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/31/23

Architect, engineer discuss Courthouse restoration, master plan with commissioners

Gonzales County has a fast approaching deadline if it wants to apply for up to $10 million to help restore the Courthouse, an architect told commissioners Monday, Nov. 27. Tere O’Connell … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/30/23

Gonzales Healthcare Systems appoints La Coste as CEO

Michael La Coste will be coming to Gonzales Healthcare Systems from Steward Healthcare in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but he has strong ties to central Texas, and is excited to join the GHS … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/8/22

Game wardens look for a drowning victim in the Guadalupe River near the Gonzales dam.

City asking public’s help in increasing awareness of river danger

The City of Gonzales is taking additional steps to “increase the public’s awareness of the dangers of the river and the importance of water safety” when accessing the Guadalupe … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/21/22

Unemployment now at 4.0 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County rose by another three-tenths of a percent in July 2023, according to state Labor Market Information (LMI) figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/31/23

GISD, DPS enter lease for former admin building

Gonzales Independent School District (GISD) has announced a new partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Division of Highway Patrol. The GISD Board of Trustees approved a … more

Special to the Inquirer | 11/30/23