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Gonzales City Council approves voter approval tax rate

By a split 3-2 vote, the Gonzales City Council will propose what is called the “voter approval” tax rate of 29.38 cents per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2023-24. The voter approval … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/16/23

County judge files $24.8 million budget for fiscal 2024

Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis has filed a budget for fiscal year 2024 which calls for more than $24.8 million in expenditures against revenues of more than $19.8 million. The county has a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/16/23

Gonzales ISD board approves bond election

The Gonzales Independent School District Board of Trustees set in motion a $95 million November bond election with their vote at the Monday, Aug. 14 regular meeting. The board approved two … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/16/23

Chamber parts ways with executive director Henderson

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture has parted ways with executive director Melissa Henderson, whose last day of employment was Thursday, Aug. 10, Chamber president Wayne Baker … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/11/23

GISD approves new GISDPD vehicles, bond reduction payment

The Gonzales ISD School Board met for a special called Monday, Aug. 8 at the district’s administration building. One of the main agenda items was regarding purchasing three new outfitted … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/10/23

Main Street, Apaches Athletics celebrate Back-to-School Bash

Independence Square was packed Saturday, Aug. 5 with Gonzales residents to celebrate the new school year for Gonzales ISD — and to get a first peek at this year’s participants in fall … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/10/23

Gonzales community gives input on GISD bond

Community members and Gonzales ISD staff members gathered for a special called meeting Thursday, Aug. 3 at the administration building regarding a potential bond election. GISD is proposing a … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/10/23

GISD staff gets ready for new school year with convocation

The Gonzales ISD staff gathered at the J.B. Wells Expo Center for the annual 2023 GISD Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 2. This year’s event kicked off strong and full of energy with two … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/10/23

STAAR tests show improvement, areas of concern for Gonzales County schools

Results for the spring 2023 end-of-course (EOC) State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) have shown improvement for all three of the Gonzales County school districts as they try … more

By LEW K. COHN , Inquirer Publisher | 8/10/23

Barbara Nell Chessher Walker

Barbara Nell Chessher Walker, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on August 1, 2023. Barbara was born on July 26, 1942, in Nixon, Texas to Doris Nell (Billings) and Lillard Hugh Chessher. … more

8/9/23

Frank Raphael Fryer, Sr.

Frank Raphael Fryer, Sr. was born on April 30, 1933 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

8/9/23

Stacey James

September 20, 1974 — August 4, 2023 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NIV) "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: —a time to be born and a time to die, … more

8/9/23

Carolyn Karrer

Carolyn Karrer, of Paris, Texas, died on July 30, 2023, just shy of her 83rd birthday. She was a lifelong student and teacher, a lifelong Democrat and United Methodist, and a proud wife and … more

8/9/23

Joe Valenta

Joe Valenta, 91, of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was born October 9, 1931 in Gonzales the son of Bohus and Rozena Grossman Valenta. He graduated … more

8/9/23

Mary Jane Whiddon

Mary Jane Whiddon, 87, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born on February 29, 1936 in Gonzales County to Nina Mae Freeman and Sam Robert Schrieber. … more

8/9/23

Gonzales City Council discusses budget for fiscal 2024

Discussions for the 2023-2024 budget have begun for the Gonzales City Council with a special called meeting held Wednesday, July 26. Several different departments were in attendance to discuss … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/4/23

Avellaneda previews Aug. 3 GISD Community Bond meeting

The Gonzales ISD school board has had opportunity to hear feedback from each other regarding a potential bond election. Now, it’s time for the community to have a turn to speak. The board … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/4/23

GISD School board pores over facilities report

The Gonzales ISD school board met for a special called meeting Thursday, July 27 at the GISD Administration building. GISD Superintendent Dr. Elmer Avellaneda went over the facilities … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/4/23

First responders battle semi-truck trailer, grass fires on I-10

First responders from Gonzales County and surrounding counties rushed to an 18-wheeler fire Thursday, July 27 on Interstate 10 West near the westbound 642 mile marker. The Gonzales … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/4/23

CHCSCT hosts Grill & Chill picnic

Community Health Centers of South Central Texas hosted a memorable Grill & Chill picnic, dedicated to honoring the hard work and dedication of their over 255 employees who tirelessly care for … more

By Debbie Marshall, Special to the Inquirer | 8/4/23