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Who could have known where a shout from a gentleman at the back of the Crystal would lead the Crystal volunteers and performers? Did that gentleman who slipped through the unlocked doors during … more

By Barbara Crozier, Special to the Inquirer | 6/12/25

Don’t miss the point!

As I sure most of you know I am crazily committed to the preservation of our history and the arts in Gonzales. Today, I hope, as I write these words that commitment will shine a clear light on the … more

By Barbara Crozier, Special to the Inquirer | 6/5/25

Additional water permitting for GBRA would create undesired future conditions in Gonzales County

It is by now almost old news that the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District’s (GCUWCD, or District) board members are currently considering the Permit Amendment Application … more

By AUTUMN SELMAN, Dunbar Law Firm, Special to the Inquirer | 6/5/25

Gonzales County faces critical water fight as GBRA seeks record-high groundwater permit

The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) is pushing to amend its groundwater permit, seeking to increase its allocation from 15,000 acre-feet per year to 24,000 acre-feet per year from the Carrizo … more

By Ted Boriack, Special to the Inquirer | 5/22/25

GCUWCD needs to reject additional water exporting

Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District Board Members: As a taxpayer, citizen of Gonzales and voter in favor of the creation of GCUWCD, please accept this letter as my strongest … more

By Deidra Voigt, Special to the Inquirer | 5/8/25

William Philip King made ultimate sacrifice for his family

William Philip King, a sixteen-year-old resident of Green De Witt's Colony, heard the men on horseback before they came into view. Must be about 20 or so, he thought. William Philip King was working … more

By BOB BURCHARD, Special to the Inquirer | 2/20/25

Groundwater district has failed its mission

Groundwater permits are managed by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District which includes most of Gonzales County and a southeast portion of Caldwell County where the two counties … more

By Ted Boriack, Water Protection Association | 2/20/25

Gonzales men go to war to pay price of freedom

He stood there on the sidewalk outside Michelson's Café in Gonzales. The letter from the Army said the bus would pick him up at 10:00 this morning. He glanced at the courthouse clock across … more

By Bob Burchard, Special to the Inquirer | 2/13/25

Public school students should not be worth less

The debate over school vouchers has become one of the most polarizing issues in education today. Proponents argue that vouchers give parents the ability to choose the best educational setting for … more

By Hector O. Dominguez Jr., Runge ISD superintendent | 2/13/25

What does 2025 hold in store? Nothing new, according to Ecclesiastes

I was having a discussion on Christmas Day while visiting my family and we were discussing urban legends and “facts we didn’t know.” One such “fact” about the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/2/25

1830 Darst family Christmas was first on Texas soil

Jacob Darst awakened early on this morning - it was Christmas morning, 1830. He and his wife, Margaret, and children David and Nancy, were on their way to Gonzales, Capitol of Green DeWitt's Colony. … more

By Bob Burchard, Special to the Inquirer | 12/12/24

Cotton gins played role in Gonzales County history

He stirs from the bed in the pre-dawn light of this July day. The breeze has awakened him. Making his way to the kitchen, he puts on the coffee. He thinks for a while of all the work to be done … more

By BOB BURCHARD, Special to the Inquirer | 12/6/24

Digging up the past in Gonzales

Riding my bike through Independence Park this week I noticed the nice new sidewalk going in along US 183. Alongside the sidewalk was a row of dirt piles that had been excavated during the … more

By Greg Sengelmann, Special to the Inquirer | 10/31/24

Water donated to the City of Smiley when their public water system was under a boil water notice.

Dear editor,

We would like to thank the Texas Department of Emergency Management, Public Works Response Team and TCEQ for providing resources, experience, personnel, and guidance as we navigated this crisis. … more

10/17/24

Gonzales Bistro to feature Indian Night delicacies on Nov. 19

Hello everyone. My name is Parind Vora. I am the chef/owner of Gonzales Bistro at 320 Saint George Street right of the historic Independence square. www.gonzalesbistro.com. … more

By PARIND VORA, Special to the Inquirer | 10/10/24

Dear Editor,

My name is Sharon (Nay) Hastings, a proud member of the Gonzales Apaches Class of 1985. I am writing to share some inspiration with my fellow classmates and the broader Gonzales community. … more

9/19/24

Milsaps family paid price for Texas’ freedom

Isaac Milsaps, age 40, wiped his brow with the back of his hand as he finished hoeing the garden. Although cooler weather seemed to be coming a little later this year, this fall of 1835 in Gonzales, … more

By Bob Burchard, Special to the Inquirer | 9/19/24

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