The Gonzales Inquirer

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

For those sick from & tired of COVID-19

First, what is COVID-19? Coronavirus disease 2019 is a disease caused by a virus (SARS-CoV-2), discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. This disease is very contagious and very quickly became … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/12/22

Remembering Texas mommas on Mother’s Day this Sunday

In the United States, Mother’s Day 2022 will occur on Sunday, May 8. In Texas, there are not many people that are more important than our mothers. We hold them up to almost an unreachable … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/6/22

A spoonful of 'sugar baby' won’t help this medicine go down

Dear Violet, My wedding day is in five weeks. I am seriously considering calling the whole thing off. but don’t want to make a mistake. I love my husband to be, as much as I possibly … more

5/6/22

One for the road: alcoholism and its impact on families

No doubt you have heard of alcoholism. It’s been represented in media, entertainment, and television, and many of us have dealt with this disease in our families and friend groups over the … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/28/22

The most misunderstood plant

For thousands of years, cannabis has been used for medicine and recreations purposes dating back to 500 BC. It is probably the first cultivated crop. Interestingly, in 1990, Lisa Matsuda … more

By Dr. Garth O. Vaz MD, Special to the Inquirer | 4/21/22

You’re not the boss of me now

Dear Violet, My mother and I have been on shaky terms for many years, since I was a pre-teen. My mother left my father when I was 11 and moved to another town near us, to live with my … more

4/21/22

When Webster’s can’t fix the problem

Dear Violet, My husband and I have been arguing lately about my definition of cheating. My husband says my definition is wrong and unreasonable. He and his friends go out at least once per … more

4/7/22

Having a high-old time from hypertension

Hypertension is a medical term, also referred to as high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force with which blood is exerted against the walls of the blood vessels. The systolic or “top … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 3/31/22