The Gonzales Inquirer

Buck Garza of Gonzales competes during a past Texas Junior High Rodeo Association state finals in team roping. The event returns this weekend to Gonzales, which has been the lone host city for this event since it began.

Gonzales and TJHRA: A longtime, winning combination

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association (TJHRA) and Gonzales have had a long, beneficial history together that the city of Gonzales hopes will continue for many more years to come. “We love … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/19/22

‘Cardiac’ Lady Mustangs clinch bi-district championship

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs clinched a bi-district championship with last-inning heroics in a 3-2 walkoff win over Lago Vista Friday, April 29, at Lehman High School in Kyle. “That's been … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/2/22

Lady Mustangs walk, hit way to 11-4 bi-district opening win

Nixon-Smiley scored multiple runs in four of seven innings while Kendall Amaya kept Lago Vista hitters off-balance for most of the game in an 11-4 bi-district opening game victory Thursday, April 28, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/29/22

Gonzales again hosts Texas Junior High Rodeo Association state finals

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals are rolling, rolling, rolling into town. Gonzales will be host to the state finals May 22-28 at JB Wells Park, Arena & Expo. The rodeo … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/21/22

Gonzales High practice turf gets benched by GISD board

During the Gonzales school board meeting last week, Gene Kridler, director of operations for Gonzales ISD, presented a request to consider action approving the ranked offers for the Gonzales High … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/20/22

TWO-OUT THUNDER – Mady Velasquez ties up the game with a two-run blast to right field. Velasquez had two home runs, four RBI and was the winning pitcher in Tuesday night’s 13-12 victory over Marion.

‘Refuse to lose’ Lady Mustangs outlast Marion

Twice the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs rallied from a deficit to take the lead over Marion, only to see the Lady Bulldogs come back to take the lead away. The third time was the charm, though, as … more

By LOUIS DECKER, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/7/22

Lady Apache FC places 11 on All-District Team, Four on Academic All-District

District 27-4A recently released its girls soccer All-District teams. Following a successful season that included a trip to the playoffs, the Gonzales Lady Apaches were rewarded with postseason … more

By LOUIS DECKER, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/1/22

Apache FC places 13 on All-District 27-4A team

District 27-4A recently released its boys all-district team and several members of the Apache FC were selected for their outstanding play. Senior Tristan Gomez was selected as the district’s … more

By LOUIS DECKER, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/1/22

Lady ‘Stangs remain perfect in district with 13-4 win over Cougars

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs kept a stranglehold on the top spot in the District 26-3A standings with some home cookin’ in a 13-4 victory over the Cole Cougars on Tuesday night. The win … more