Opinion | The Gonzales Inquirer

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

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