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Frances Marie Kuntschik, 88, of Gonzales, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born January 27, 1935 in Gonzales to Prince Edward Decker and Thelka Frankenhauser Decker. Frances married … more

9/29/23

Rebecca Ann Hidalgo

Rebecca Ann Hidalgo sadly left us on August 11, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her son, Gabriel Anthony Gallardo; brothers, Ron (Stella) Hidalgo and Raul … more

9/29/23

Brittany Lynn (Voigt) Balderas

Brittany Lynn (Voigt) Balderas, age 40, of Gonzales, Texas passed away on August 30, 2023. All her loved ones surrounded her at St David’s Georgetown Hospital when she fell asleep in death … more

9/29/23

Water board member suggests EDC drill new well for city

The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Board (GEDC) met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Sept. 25. The GEDC board invited a special guest to make public comments before the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/28/23

CTI Celebration brings together old traditions, new amenities

By the time this edition of the Gonzales Inquirer hits the streets, it will be T-minus one week and counting for this community’s favorite time of year — the annual Come and Take It … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/28/23

GISD CFO talks taxes regarding upcoming bond issue

With the Gonzales ISD $95.08 million bond election less than a month away, the district has been working hard to keep the community informed, especially regarding taxes. One of the big … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/28/23

New policy prevents off-duty vehicles from leaving Gonzales County

All county-owned vehicles will be required to stay within Gonzales County unless they are in use for official business after the Gonzales County Commissioners Court voted to adopt a new policy at … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/27/23

Major county intersection will change into all-way stop

A major Gonzales County intersection where a truck driver was killed earlier this year trying to avoid another vehicle will be converted into an all-way stop next week. Work is planned for … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/27/23

Investigators cite Holmes Food for five OSHA violations

A workplace safety investigation found that a Nixon poultry processor exposed employees to ergonomic hazards, a common industry safety concern and the cause of many injuries to its workers. The U.S. … more

9/27/23

Apaches, Longhorn alumnus passes away

Former Gonzales Apache and Texas Longhorn football player Kenneth Ehrig passed away Friday, Sept. 8 at the age of 75. Ehrig graduated Gonzales High School in 1966 and would later follow his … more

9/21/23

Sculpture unveiling at Gonzales library Sept. 30

There will be a sculpture unveiling ceremony held Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Robert Lee Brothers Jr. Memorial Library, 301 Saint Joseph Street, Gonzales. The work to be … more

9/21/23

Toni’s Food Store named Main Street Business of the Month

Gonzales Main Street is pleased to announce Toni’s Food Store as the Main Street Business of the Month for September. Located at 209 Saint Lawrence Street, Antonio “Toni” Espinoza … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/21/23

FOGAS closes shelter doors Sunday, Sept. 24

The Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter will close its doors for the last time on Sunday, Sept. 24, after 18 years of operation as the group has not renewed its contract with the city to provide a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/21/23

GISD community bond meetings continue

With less than a month away from the Gonzales ISD bond election, the school district continues to hold community meetings explaining the bond proposal. The latest community bond was held at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

Mighty scoliosis warrior receives help from the community

A definition of “warrior” is “a brave or experienced soldier or fighter” and one 11-year-old in Gonzales matches that definition. Mason Camarillo, 11, was diagnosed with … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

City Council approves sale of Lynn Theatre to Durham-led group

The Lynn Theatre saga came to a positive conclusion at the Thursday, Sept. 14 Gonzales City Council meeting. The council approved selling the historic theatre building, located at 510 Saint Paul … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

Lawrence Winston Fryer, Sr.

Lawrence Winston Fryer, Sr. was born on December 25, 1931, in Gonzales, Texas (Lone Oak Community). He was one of eight children born to Bessie Hopkins Fryer and Brack Fryer, Sr. He confessed to … more

9/17/23

Willy Ray “Bill” Blundell

Willy Ray “Bill” Blundell, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September, 7, 2023 at the age of 88. … more

9/17/23

Everett Deschner

Everett Deschner was born on July 7, 1940, in Bebe, Texas. He was the fourth son of Henry and Hannah Siepmann Deschner. The family soon moved “to town” and settled in Gonzales. He never … more

9/17/23

Lucille Jones Harvey

Lucille Jones Harvey departed this life September 8, 2023, in the privacy of her family. She was born in May. 20,1935 to the late Elmer Jones Sr. and Cornelia Lindsay Jones in Gonzales, Texas. … more

9/17/23