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Unemployment rate decreases to 3.2 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County decreased to 3.2 percent in April 2024, while previously decreasing in March 2024 to 3.7 percent, with the county continuing to place the third-highest of all seven … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/3/24

Softly call the muster: Andrew Kent descendants to gather in Gonzales for biennial reunion

Descendants of Andrew Kent will be heading to Gonzales for a family muster (reunion) Saturday, July 20 in honor of his legacy of fighting for Texas Independence. Eighth-generation Texan Glennece … more

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

Gonzales enchants the Traveller’s Elixir website

The Traveller’s Elixir published an online shout out to our beautiful small town of Gonzales, Texas, in a Tom Jackson-penned article entitled “14 Enchanting Small Towns in Texas That Will … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/3/24

Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith praises retiring pharmacist Bruce Blackwell

When a local legend like Walmart Gonzales pharmacist Bruce Blackwell is scheduled to retire after more than 50 years of service, it is only fitting that he be feted by an NFL Hall of Famer. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/3/24

Taylour Pechal, left, and Krisna Soto, right, died as a result of a multiple-car collision in Gonzales on Saturday, June 29.

Two teens dead after Water Street collision

Two teens from Temple were killed in a three-vehicle accident Saturday, June 29, on Water Street (US 183) in Gonzales. According to a Gonzales Police Department report, at about 8:35 p.m., GPD … more

From staff reports | 7/2/24

Old Luling Buc-ee's travel center catches fire during demolition

Fire crews on the scene are still investigating what caused a blaze in the old Buc-ee’s travel center at the corner of I-10 and US 183 on Monday, July 1. Demolition crews using excavators … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/1/24

Main Street gets ready for Star Spangled Spectacular

The red, white and blue spirit of the United States is back for the annual Main Street Star Spangled Spectacular Thursday, July 4. Main Street Director Tiffany Hutchinson-Padilla said seven food … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/30/24

James Milburn Hamilton

A gentleman and a gentle man, James Milburn Hamilton let go of his girls’ hands to take the hand of his Lord and Savior’s on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. James was born … more

6/29/24

Joan Alma Woodfin Walshak

Joan Alma Woodfin Walshak was born December 8, 1930, as the only child of the short marriage of H.G. Woodfin and Edna Buchholtz Woodfin. She passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, after a battle … more

6/27/24

Randall "Randy" Earl Thomas

Randall "Randy" Earl Thomas was born on February 26, 1960, to William and Ethel Thomas in Luling, Texas. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, in Harwood, Texas, on June 22, … more

6/27/24

Ronald Gene Hidalgo

Ronald Gene Hidalgo, 67 years old, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 7th. He was the son of the late Raul O. Hidalgo and Grace Rodriguez. He was born in Gonzales, Texas on … more

6/27/24

Captain Linda Mary Lagasse Garrett

Austin — Captain Linda Mary Lagasse Garrett passed away at her home surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was born in New Bedford, MA, on July 21, 1942, to Frederick … more

6/27/24

Gonzales home-grown band to perform Saturday

Prohibited will be giving a free performance Saturday, June 29 starting at 8 p.m. at the O Taste & See Bakery and Coffee Shop, 605 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive. Come on over, check them out and support … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/27/24

Nixon Lions Club, Mr. B to present fireworks show July 5

The skies over Nixon will be dazzling on Friday, July 5 as the Nixon Lions Club and Mr. B Fireworks present the annual Fourth of July Independence Day Weekend Nixon Fireworks Show. This … more

From staff reports | 6/27/24

Judge Gary J. Schroeder

Judge Gary J. Schroeder, born on October 26, 1952, passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 71. Judge Schroeder worked as a practicing attorney for 47 years. In 1981, at the age of 28, he was … more

6/27/24

Longtime municipal judge Schroeder passes away at 71

Judge Gary J. Schroeder, who was the longest-serving municipal judge in the history of Gonzales County, passed away Tuesday, June 25. He was 71. At the time of his death, Schroeder was the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/27/24

Back-to-back! Inquirer wins second-consecutive TPA Sweepstakes award

For the second-consecutive year, the Gonzales Inquirer was crowned the Sweepstakes winner for Division 7 at the 2023 Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Contest this past weekend in College … more

From staff reports | 6/27/24

Smiley City Council talks Virtual Shady Oaks Market

The Smiley City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, June 19 at Smiley City Hall. One of the agenda items that was discussed was a Virtual Shady Oaks Market; City … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/27/24

Outdoor lighting installed at Gonzales County Jail Museum

The Gonzales Jail Museum got some needed light around the museum building this month — a project needed to be done for a long time. Museum director Sandra Wolff said for many years, the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/27/24

Richard Varela (right) with his family at the Monday, June 24 Gonzales ISD school board meeting. Varela was named the new Gonzales High School band director; he was previously the band director of Cuero High School.

GISD hires new band director

The Gonzales ISD School Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, June 25 at the GISD Administration building The meeting covered multiple items on the agenda, with one of them … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/27/24