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Schulenburg Festival to be held Aug. 1-4

When the calendar turns to July, the whole town of Schulenburg starts gearing up for the annual Schulenburg Festival, also known as the “National Party of Texas.” This year’s event … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/25/24

Waelder to receive GLO grant funds for water improvements

The city of Waelder has been approved to receive more than $1.36 million in regional mitigation funds from the Texas General Land Office, T exas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/25/24

Gonzales County ESD 2 speaks to Smiley City Council

The Smiley City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, July 17 at the Smiley City Hall. Jason Whitten of Gonzales County ESD No. 2 spoke to the council regarding the Smiley … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/25/24

Cattle Country Music Festival announces 2025 return to Gonzales

After a successful 2024 debut, the Cattle Country Music Festival will return to the historic town of Gonzales, Texas, for its second year, on Thursday, April 10, Friday, April 11, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/23/24

GISD trustees approve schematic for new CTE facility

Gonzales Independent School District trustees have approved a schematic for the new proposed CTE building that eliminated nearly 3,000 square feet from the structure, yet still preserved everything … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/23/24

Missing Gonzales County children found safe in Luling

Two missing Gonzales County boys are back home and their non-custodial father was charged with aggravated kidnapping after they were the subject of an Amber Alert early Saturday, July 20. Lucas Mendez, 6, and … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/20/24

The damaged front door of the Gonzales Inquirer on Friday, July 19.

Inquirer receives restitution for broken glass front door

A 24-year-old male has made $800 cash restitution to the Gonzales Inquirer after throwing a bench through the newspaper office’s front door in the late hours of Thursday, July 18 or early hours … more

From staff reports | 7/19/24

Shooting incident critically injures Gonzales man; alleged assailant arrested

An altercation in Gonzales on Thursday, July 18, led to a shooting which resulted in one man being hospitalized in critical condition and his alleged assailant being charged. Lt. Jason Montoya … more

From staff reports | 7/19/24

Linda Katherine (Figley) Tallant

Linda Katherine (Figley) Tallant, aged 89, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Luling, Texas. Born on May 7, 1935, in Perry, Oklahoma, Linda was the cherished daughter of the late Preston N. Figley and … more

7/18/24

Helen Cantu

Helen Cantu, affectionately known as “Mom”, went peacefully to be with our Lord on July 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. Helen was born on December 31, 1932, to Miguel … more

7/18/24

Anita Lucille Purdom Fox

Victoria — Anita Lucille Purdom Fox (82) of Victoria, TX went to be with the lord on July 10, 2024. Anita was born on October 20, 1941 to Clifford H. Purdom and Marceline Fisher Purdom in … more

7/18/24

Lewis Jeffery ‘Jeff’ Downey

Lewis Jeffery ‘Jeff’ Downey, aged 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, after a battle with dementia. Born on December 17, 1947, in Gonzales, TX, to Joseph Downey and … more

7/18/24

James Anthony Knox Sr.

James Anthony Knox, Sr. – beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away on July 8, 2024 in Seguin, Texas. On October 26, 1958, Yina Mae Knox and Robert Knox were blessed … more

7/18/24

Velma Bullard

Velma Bullard, 80, of Gonzales, passed away July 14, 2024. She was born September 2, 1943, in Hagerman, New Mexico to the late Matthew J. Crisp and Velma F. Crisp. Preceded in death by her husband … more

7/18/24

Come and Take It Parade entries being accepted

Entries are now being accepted for the annual Come and Take It Parade, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Judging will be held promptly at 9 a.m. and awards will be presented to the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/18/24

Unemployment rate increases to 3.5 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County increased to 3.5 percent in May 2024, up 0.3 percent from the 3.2 percent recorded for April 2024, with the county continuing to place the third-highest of all seven … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/18/24

Missionary Baptist Church hosts Back to School bash

Providence Missionary Baptist Church is getting into the back-to-school spirit with their annual Back to School Bash Saturday, July 27. Donna Smith, the chairperson in charge of the bash, is … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/18/24

Sales tax allocations down for month of July

Sales tax allocations for Gonzales County municipalities were down overall for the month of July, which mirrored the statewide trend, according to figures released by Texas Comptroller Glenn … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/18/24

Apaches football season tickets announced

The Gonzales Apaches football season is just around the corner and fans can now renew their season tickets Gonzales athletics announced their season ticket renewals from Monday, July 15 through … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/18/24

Attorney Eric Gomez of the Braun & Gresham law firm in Dripping Springs talks to commissioners about updating the subdivision ordinance in May.

Commissioners to hold workshop on updating subdivision rules

Gonzales County commissioners will hold the second in a series of workshops about rewriting the county’s 17-year-old subdivision ordinance at 10 a.m. Monday, July 29. The workshop, which … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/18/24