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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 … 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

Sending young soldiers to war has long been Gonzales’ legacy

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

By Bob Burchard, Special to the Inquirer | 8/18/22

Boys will be boys

Dear Violet, My husband and I have one child, a boy, who just turned four years old. Our son loves to play with dolls, and play dress up, as well as toy cars and “good guys/bad … more

8/11/22

Why super teams kill the fun in the sports

I’ve been a sports fan for many years, but the one thing that bothers the heck out of me when it comes to professional sports is “super teams.” The definition of a “super … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/11/22

A tribute to a fellow sports nerd and friend

I’ve been covering sports for more than five years now, and during that time, I’ve met people from different fan bases. From the high school level to the professional level, sports … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/3/22

Louis was right: we got robbed

Starting an article, or column, is usually somewhat difficult for most writers. However, this particular article has proven to be one of the hardest things I have had to write in my lifetime. … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/3/22

Still Daddy’s little girl?

Dear Violet, I haven’t spoken to my father since I was 16, and am not sure if I ever want to, again. My issue is that he has been placed on hospice and given four months to live, and I want … more

6/30/22

When cancer is hard to swallow

Esophageal cancer is often unrepresented in the media, public discourse and general community discussions, leading to a lack of awareness of the existence, extent, causes and repercussions of this … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/23/22

All my exes live in Texas

Dear Violet, My ex-husband and I share multiple children together, and I have been the sole provider of said children their entire lives. Now that I am much older (late 60s), I am worried … more

6/16/22

Chronic Kidney Disease requires regular checkups, monitoring

According to the National Kidney Foundation, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) currently impacts over 30 million Americans, and this disease is a result of the gradual loss of kidney function, over time. … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/9/22

Sisters are doing it for themselves

Dear Violet, My older sister has been the best sibling anyone could ask for. She helped raise me when our parents died, and took care of me through college, until I was started in my new career. … more

6/2/22

Stroke of luck: Recognizing symptoms of a very serious medical condition

May is stroke awareness month, and this is a very serious and highly dangerous medical condition that requires immediate attention. So what is a stroke and what can be done to prevent or lessen the … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/26/22

What’s love got to do with it?

Dear Violet, My uncle left me a large sum of money when he passed away last year. My husband is not aware of the inheritance, and my uncle made sure it was placed in a secure trust for me and me … more

5/26/22