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Court approves Gonzales County joining SCATTF as participating member

Gonzales County commissioners gave Sheriff Keith Schmidt the green light to join the Sheriff’s Combined Auto Theft Task Force (SCATTF) as a full participating agency during their regular … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/16/24

Early voting begins Monday in 2024 Republican Primary Runoff

Gonzales County voters will be asked to decide the race for Precinct 1 Commissioner and the Republican candidate for Texas House Representative District 44 when early voting opens Monday, May 20, for … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/15/24

Severe storms damage trees, knock out power for more than 4,000 GVEC customers

Severe weather knocked out electrical power to more than 4,000 GVEC meters while breaking and uprooting a large number of trees in Gonzales County on Monday, May 13. County Emergency Management … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/15/24

Wilkerson named new Chamber operations coordinator

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture has a new operations coordinator and will soon be looking for a new tourism coordinator. On Wednesday, May 15, the Chamber announced that … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/15/24

Lady Apaches softball players earn All-District recognition

The Gonzales Lady Apaches capped off their historic 2024 softball season as area finalists and earned top district recognition. Freshman pitcher Dixie Rae Lester took home Newcomer of the Year … more

STAFF REPORT | 5/9/24

Lady Apaches seniors Sydney McCray (3) and Dakota Schmidt (15) hug each other in their final game as members of the Gonzales High School softball program. The Lady Apaches ended their season as area finalist in their, 2-0, loss to Needville.

Lady Apaches’ historical season ends at area round

The Gonzales Lady Apaches ended their historic playoff run with a 2-0 area loss to the Needville Lady Bluejays Thursday, May 2. The Lady Apaches returned the area round for the first time since … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/9/24

No Kid Hungry invests in Gonzales ISD for school breakfast programs

No Kid Hungry announces its investment of $90,200 in seven (7) Texas school districts, including Gonzales ISD. The campaign’s latest grant cycle marks a continuation of its commitment to … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/9/24

Bishop George Sampleton, a Gonzales native, holds letters from Stanford University, Texas A&M University and Texas State University stating his self-published book, “Don’t Give Up Keep the Faith,” has been added to their library catalogs.

Gonzales native’s book added to more university library collections

A Gonzales native’s self-published book chronicling his own experiences growing up in the community during integration has been added to the libraries and archives of more than 48 universities … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/9/24

Bantam Fest 2024 to be held Saturday

Bantam Fest is almost here, and the Smiley Bantam Activity Group are excited to bring their annual festival to the Smiley Fire Department this Saturday, May 11. Residents of Smiley, and all … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/9/24

TJHRA finals return to JB Wells, Gonzales

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Finals return to Gonzales Saturday, May 25 through Saturday, June 1. JB Wells Facility Manager Amanda Garza and her staff have been preparing for more than 30 vendors … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/9/24

When Sean Speaks … students should listen

Gonzales High School juniors and seniors had a presentation about the dangers of drinking and distracting driving from a non-profit group Wednesday, May 1. Sean Carter, of When Sean Speaks, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/9/24

Gonzales County Precinct 2 Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski, left, and Precinct 3 Commissioner Kevin La Fleur study proposed changes to the Gonzales County Courthouse. The county has applied for a $10 million restoration grant for the Courthouse.

County submits final grant application for Courthouse renovation project

Gonzales County submitted its grant application by the May 6 deadline to the Texas Historical Commission, seeking $10 million in funding under the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/9/24

William Lee Carleton

William Lee Carleton, 82, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Gonzales, Texas. He was born January 31, 1942, to Harvey Vernon and Oneta Helen Carleton. William grew up … more

5/9/24

Hector J. Amaya Sr.

Hector J. Amaya, Sr. passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on January 8, 1949, in Robstown, TX to Juan and Blasita (Cisneros) Amaya. Hector was preceded in death by his … more

5/9/24

Waelder voters re-elect Tovar to mayoral post

Mayoral elections in Waelder and Smiley on Saturday, May 4 saw incumbents Roy Tovar and Lisa Benavidez re-elected in complete but unofficial returns. New council members also were elected in … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/5/24

GISD voters re-elect Smith-Wright, choose Brown

Gonzales Independent School District voters re-elected one trustee — Josie Smith-Wright — and elected a new one — Naomi A. Brown — Saturday, May 4, in complete but unofficial … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/5/24

Gonzales soccer receives postseason honors

The Gonzales Apaches and Lady Apaches soccer teams received postseason honors for the 2024 season. --APACHES— First Team All-District: Senior forward Alan Orduna. Second … more

STAFF REPORT | 5/2/24

Lady Mustangs softball earns top honors in All-District

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs finished the season as bi-district finalist for their 2024 softball season. The Lady Mustangs earned top honors in District 26-3A All-District. Junior Haliee … more

STAFF REPORT | 5/2/24

Lady Apaches get ready for area round

The Gonzales Lady Apaches return to the area round against the Needville Lady Bluejays Thursday, May 2. The Lady Apaches have made it the second round of the playoffs for the first time since … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/2/24

Mustangs senior powerlifter Jesus Espino signs his letter to Midland University in Fremont, Neb. Monday, April 29 in the Nixon-Smiley High School gym.

Mustangs powerlifter signs with Midland University

Nixon-Smiley High School hosted a signing day for their senior powerlifters Monday, April 29. Senior Jesus Espino received a $25,000 scholarship for Midland University in Fremont, Neb., to … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/2/24