Opinion | The Gonzales Inquirer

Old Gonzales County church tells story of a people

I was talking the other day to a friend of mine about how many churches there used to be in Gonzales County. Every community, every settlement had a church, and now they were all gone. He told me … more

By Bob Burchard, Special to the Inquirer | 8/25/24

Gun show owner says support needed to keep show alive

Dear editor, The Real Texas Gun Show, has enjoyed bringing the best little gun show to the citizens of Gonzales and surrounding areas. We have endeavored to bring the best and latest merchandise … more

8/15/24

Chamber should prohibit felons from serving on board

Dear editor, There has been considerable debate about whether convicted felons should serve on city or community boards. On July 11, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance 2024-23, which bars … more

8/15/24

2024 is nothing but a tease

When I was a kid, back in the 80s — that’s 1980s, not 1880s, thank you very much! — we used to love to “psych” people. We’d hold out our hand as if inviting … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/26/24

TxDOT needs to address dangerous intersections before more lives are lost

Wednesday, Nov. 29, marked the 18th anniversary of the loss of my stepdaughter, Sarah, who died in an automobile accident near DeKalb in Bowie County. She was just 23 years old with her whole future … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/7/23

Unveiling the Healing Power of Hemp

In the realm of plant medicine, few have been as misunderstood and unfairly treated as hemp. As a medical professional with a passion for my patients’ health and well-being, I believe it is … more

By Garth O. Vaz, M.D. | 11/30/23

Kingdom Rescue offers ‘best solution’ for continuing cat shelter

I am a founder of Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter (FOGAS) and have served as its treasurer and tax preparer since its inception. I attended the council meeting on Thursday and want to share these … more

By Judith Tor, Special to the Inquirer | 11/16/23

Let’s be thankful for Thanksgiving before jumping into Christmas

The city of Gonzales is already decked out for Christmas with lights and bows strewn across power lines throughout downtown. Some local businesses have also gotten into the holiday spirit by … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/16/23

Heroes in out midst

Dear editor, We see them every day, we shake their hands and say, “Thank you for our service.” We see the caps and bumper stickers that they proudly wear and display, but do we … more

11/9/23

This week, and every week, newspapers are for you

Americans have more media options than ever. We are inundated with stories, memes, videos and promotions 24 hours a day. Most of us are on social media, which is built to provide an endless feed of … more

By Dean Ridings, Special to the Inquirer | 10/5/23

Disagreeing without being disagreeable

The Gonzales City Council meeting was coming to an end Thursday, Aug. 10, when there was an exchange between Councilwoman Ronda Miller, Mayor Steve Sucher and Councilwoman Sherrie Koepp that revealed … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/16/23

An Invitation to Heroic Fatherhood

Men of Gonzales… It’s time for a Revolution! In 1836, William Barrett Travis wrote: “I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the … more

By Ross Tieken, Special to the Inquirer (Paid advertising content) | 6/15/23

Suicide is not painless

In 1970, Robert Altman directed the Academy Award-nominated movie M*A*S*H. The movie was a huge hit and was the inspiration behind the television series of the same name. The theme song for the movie … more

By Terence J. Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 2/1/23

Health discussion about trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of mental health condition that is the direct result of a traumatic, terrifying, stressful, or painfully emotional event. This condition is such that … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/23/23

Should I let my husband sleep in a separate bedroom?

Dear Violet, My husband and I, we’ll call him “Joe,” have slept together in the same bed (and bedroom) for the entirety of our marriage, which will be 40 years this spring. I … more

1/16/23

Oh sure, just one more of grandma’s cookies

When children are chubby we often give them cute nicknames (mommy's little butterball) or we call it “baby fat” that these children will outgrow. We also tell them not to worry about what … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/5/23

An apple a day leads to years

My wife and I are both in our seventies, in relatively good health, and active, for our age. I play golf once a week, and my wife gardens in our yard, plus she belongs to a group of other women who … more

12/29/22

Stirring things up

Dear Violet, My mom was the kind of mom who cooked every night, beginning our week with a large family style Sunday dinner, filled with wonderfully delicious dishes that are now cherished and … more

12/1/22

Letter to the Editor

Dear editor, In February 2020, I attended a Q&A meeting with the former mayor, along with many people of the Gonzales, Texas, community. At this meeting, I brought up the topic of the … more

12/1/22

Jeff Koterba cartoon for November 11, 2015."Veterans Day"

Veterans Day honors those who fought for freedom

The United States is known for a lot of things, some good, some bad, some debatable, but above all, our country is known for freedom. Freedom to be who we want, say what we want, worship as we want, … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 11/10/22