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Sandra Flores (front) speaks on behalf of her mother, Irma Flores, as they ask the council to consider lowering the permit fees for food trucks. Nixon charges $225 per month for food truck permits, much higher than a number of neighboring cities.

Nixon Council approves food truck fee waiver, Rancho-Nixon library use

The Nixon City Council had a full table set on their agenda Monday, July 15, as they listened to citizen concerns regarding food truck permit fees and the use of the library by the Rancho-Nixon … more

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

Council approves changes to Code of Ethics for board, commission members

The Gonzales City Council met for the regularly scheduled meeting at City Hall Thursday, July 11. One of the big items of discussion was regarding Articles 9.300-9.500, which pertains to Boards, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/17/24

Pesek hopes to bring Miss Teen USA crown home to Shiner

Shiner resident Dallyn Pesek hopes to shine brightly later this month as the Miss Texas Teen USA title holder when she takes part in the 42nd Miss Teen USA pageant in Los Angeles, Calif. Pesek, … more

From staff reports | 7/17/24

Man found dead at local hotel of self-inflicted gunshot wound

A man found dead at a Gonzales motel Thursday, July 11, was the victim of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Gonzales police reported. Lt. Jason Montoya said at about 3:56 p.m. Thursday, … more

From staff reports | 7/12/24

Mistie Ann Cleveland

On July 6, 2024, Mistie Ann Cleveland at age 41, went to sleep at home and woke up in the arms of Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior. Mistie was born on November 26, 1982 to Debra and Timothy … more

7/12/24

Deborah Darlene (Hahn) DeCola

Deborah Darlene (Hahn) DeCola was born in Gonzales County on January 30, 1949. Debbie, as she was known, completed her heavenly race on June 22, 2024, in Guadalupe County, Texas. … more

7/12/24

William C. Meadows

William C. Meadows was born January 16, 1941 in the small coal mining/railroad town of Hinton, West Virginia. His father was a machinist on the C & O Railroad but went to fight the African … more

7/12/24

Gonzales Main Street names NAPA Auto Parts at the Main Street Business of the Month for July 2024. Open as Kessler’s Auto in 1990, the auto shop has been serving the community of Gonzales for 34 years

Main Street names NAPA Auto as Business of the Month

Started in 1990 as Kessler’s Auto Supply by Cathy Kessler, this small-town NAPA Auto Parts has always been known by its big attitude and unusual mostly all-women crew. Cathy created a … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/11/24

Commissioners hear update on Courthouse elevator, annex

On Monday, July 8, Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis updated members of the Gonzales County Commissioners Court on the status of the Courthouse elevator — which has been down for two months … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/11/24

Texas Football magazine predicts Gonzales, Nixon-Smiley’s seasons

We’re less than a month away from the start of the 2024 Texas high school football season in Gonzales and the surrounding area. Two-a-day practices are expected to begin Monday, Aug. 5. … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/11/24

The Gonzales Economic Development presented Gonzales ISD 2024 Workforce Excellence Award for the district’s partnership with Victoria College.

GISD approves 2024-25 Comprehensive Plan, discusses CTE building plans

The Gonzales ISD School Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, July 8 at the GISD Administration building. One of the big items that was discussed was the 2024-25 Comprehensive … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/11/24

County receives update on GLO tower project

Some 27 planholders have registered on CivCast and downloaded plans for the proposed Gonzales County Radio Communications System Improvements project, a representative from an engineering firm told … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/10/24

Making final plans for the Lions Park Playscape are, from left, Payton Newton (Fab Playground Specialist) Britney Caka (GNLC Foundation Treasurer), Garen Reese (Lions Club Playground Committee Chair), Ralph Camarillo and David Cantu (City of Gonzales). Not pictured is Cindy Rodriguez (GNLC Foundation President)

All-inclusive playscape placement approved

Final preparations are being made to make the dream of a new, all inclusive, playscape for children become a reality! Payton Newton, playground specialist, met with members of the Gonzales Noon … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/10/24

The Edwards Association received the 2024 GVEC Public Service Award (PSA) for the organization’s substantial contributions to preserving the legacy of the African American experience in Gonzales. Presenting the award, in no particular order, are GVEC Board Secretary/Treasurer Morris Harvey, President Gary E. Birdwell, Vice President Henry “Bubba” Schmidt Jr., and GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer while Edwards Association President David Tucy showcases the plaque of recognition.

GVEC holds 2024 annual membership meeting

GVEC’s 2024 Annual Meeting took place on June 28 at the Gonzales High School Special Events Center. In all, 1,393 members participated: 168 in person and 1,225 by proxy. Registration began … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/10/24

Beryl rolls past, avoiding Gonzales County

Despite receiving plenty of hype, Hurricane Beryl barely made a dent in Gonzales County as the storm turned eastward in the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall at about 4 a.m. Monday, July 8, in … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/10/24

Victor Earl Brown, Jr.

We lost a good one … may he Rest in Peace. On June 28, 2024, at the ripe old age of 89 years and 3 days, Victor Earl Brown, Jr. (“Vic”), passed away peacefully at his home … more

7/3/24

June Rose Halliburton Carley

June Rose Carley, known to most as ‘June’, passed away on June 24, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was born on June 17, 1938, to Joseph and Carrie Halliburton, in … more

7/3/24

LCRA representatives present a $50,000 grant to the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department for a new mini pumper truck and vehicle extrication equipment. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rick Arnic, LCRA Regional Affairs representative; Kenneth Schauer, Belmont VFD captain; Jay Tinsley, first assistant fire chief; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA Board member; Brian Schauer, fire chief; Kevin T. La Fleur, Gonzales County Commissioner, Precinct 3; and Austin McDonald and John DuBose III, firefighter.

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Belmont Volunteer Fire Department

A $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department purchase a new mini pumper truck and extrication equipment to help with response efforts during … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/3/24

GCVMA hosts Independence Day golf tournament, benefit fundraiser

The 12th annual Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association (GCVMA) three-man scramble golf tournament returns this Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday at the Gonzales Independence … more

From staff reports | 7/3/24

Main Street discusses forming Junior Main Street Board

The Gonzales Main Street board met for a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 25, to go over plans to establish a Junior Main Street Board at the Gonzales High School. “This was … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/3/24