The Gonzales Inquirer

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 Tejanos, … 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

Is it depression?

There are many signs of depression that are not often spoken of, or understood, by the general public. Many believe depression is being “overly sad,” and nothing more. Depression, … more

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

Your body is a degenerate – or degenerating, anyway (degenerative joint disease)

Osteoarthritis, also referred to as degenerative joint disease, is a very common disease, and is, in simpler terms, the “wear and tear” of the joints. The actual underlying cause of … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/28/22

Phoning it In

Dear Violet, I’m done. I am tired of the disrespect of fast food workers, of the rudeness of other drivers, of the lack of empathy in today’s societal relationships, and most of all I … more

10/20/22

Why saying just stop being anxious doesn’t work

Anxiety, that all consuming panic feeling, that may come on in quiet waves, or in a sudden rush, are normal reactions to stress and happen when current stress is involved, or even memories of … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/13/22

Nashville hot chicken

Hello everyone. My name is Parind Vora. I’m the chef/owner of Gonzales Bistro in charming downtown Gonzales. In this column we talk cooking, tricks to cooking, and sometimes eating. I … more

Cooking with Parind | 10/7/22

All or nothing

Dear Violet, I’m twenty-five, single and the mother of a beautiful one year old daughter. I want to go back to school, but am finding it difficult to work two jobs, juggle motherhood, and go … more

10/6/22

Ectopic pregnancy

The process of pregnancy, and subsequent birth begins with a fertilized egg, which then implants into the lining of the uterus (womb), attaching and growing from that position. Pregnancy, … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/30/22

Leave it to Violet

Dear Violet, I am a stay at home mom, but not because I want to be. My husband believes that a woman should be at home, as a mother and housekeeper, the home care taker, while the husband earns … more

9/23/22

Take pain in your own hands

Arthritis affects millions of Americans and is one of the most diagnosed ailments in the world. This disorder is caused by inflammation of the joints, leading to swelling, pain and difficulty with … more

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

Cross my heart

Dear Violet, My best friend, I’ll call her Carol, who I love dearly and have been friends with for over twenty years, is causing me many problems. Carol is kind, and thoughtful, as well as a … more

9/8/22

Alzheimer’s disease is about memories

Arthur Brewer, representing the Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter, and manager of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, considers this a family business. He is proud to announce two … more

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

Spare the child from a 'spoiled rod' of a husband

Dear Violet, My husband and I have very different styles of discipline for our three children. While I believe in firm boundaries, and consequences, I have always reserved the harshest, corporal … more

8/26/22