To the Editor, Nonprofits are truly the pulse of Gonzales County. They are often the driving force behind projects, places, and programs that strengthen our community, built quietly through volunteer hours, personal sacrifice, and a deep love for this town. more

The third week of January is a strange place to sit. For some people, life is still moving slow — quiet mornings, empty calendars, soft resets. For others, the pace has already snapped back into full speed. School schedules are steady. Work is piling up. The glow of “new year, new me” is fading, replaced by the very real rhythm of real life. more

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter for the people that have registered to participate in these upcoming elections. more

By the fourth week of January, the conversation around resolutions has mostly faded. January no longer feels new — it feels familiar. Schedules are full again, deadlines are real, and the energy of a fresh start has quietly given way to routine. And maybe that’s exactly where change actually begins. more

January has a way of making change feel dramatic. It shows us bold slogans and big promises. It convinces us that if we’re going to grow, we should do it loudly — with major plans, drastic resolutions, and perfectly mapped-out futures. For a moment, it makes us believe that transformation has to be sudden to be real. more

Christmas Eve carries expectations that are rarely spoken aloud. Even in the quiet, there’s an assumption that this night should feel settled — warm, reflective, complete. But for many people, it … more

Every December, life seems to pick up speed at the exact moment we’re craving the opposite. The calendar fills, the lists grow longer, and if we’re not careful, the season becomes something we race through rather than something we actually experience. I hear it all the time — “You’re everywhere!” — and most days, it feels true. But this year, I’ve been trying something different: slowing down on purpose. more

GONZALES — Southwest Regional competition in San Antonio, turning months of hard work into a moment that felt almost magical. Their performance also qualified them for the National Cheerleading Competition in Orlando, Fla., marking a standout achievement for the developing program. more

While Gonzales County was getting ready for its annual "Come and Take It" celebration honoring the spirit of early Texans who famously refused to surrender a cannon to Mexican forces in 1835, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) filed a lawsuit against the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD). The Come and Take It Celebration commemorates the Battle of Gonzales—the first battle of the Texas Revolution where settlers raised a flag with "Come and Take It" and a cannon as a show of independence. more

This week’s edition of The Gonzales Inquirer marks the start of a new chapter for me—and for the paper. My name is Lorrell Wright, and while this is my first week as a full-time reporter, my connection to Gonzales and its stories goes back much further. more

As a Gonzales County resident and participant in the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) contested case hearing, I have been asking for information from GBRA and Gonzales County Underground Water … more

This week’s edition is a bittersweet one for me as it marks my last as the publisher of the Gonzales Inquirer, a position I have been blessed to hold for the past four years and a month. I … more

As a Gonzales County resident and landowner concerned about protecting groundwater for local residents, I applauded the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) board's … more

It’s better to learn from others’ mistakes than to repeat them. Iran has a huge water crisis with no easy cure — a humanitarian catastrophe impacting millions, and a stark warning … more

On Aug. 15, 2025, I attended a joint planning meeting held by the Groundwater Management Area 13 (GMA13). GMA13 oversees joint planning for aquifers across South Central Texas, including the Gonzales … more

It is with deep respect and fond remembrance that we honor Barbara Friedrich, former Gonzales Main Street Director, who passed away on July 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. … more

The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) continues to mishandle its rulemaking. The latest chapter in the ongoing saga — a botched attempt to update its rules to … more

Dear Editor, I am honored to introduce myself to the community as your new Postmaster. My name is Serena Moriarty, and I am excited to begin this journey serving the residents and businesses of … more

With many concerned citizens in attendance at the Gonzales County Courthouse, the GCUWCD held a special board meeting on July 30 and voted to accept and sign the Final Decision document denying … more

The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD held a special meeting on July 30, 2025 to discuss and possibly approve the findings of fact and conclusions of law on the … more