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Shakespeare at Winedale returns to Crystal Theatre Friday

Shakespeare is free this summer at the Crystal Theatre. Kicking off the summer season this Friday at 3 p.m. is the twisting, turning, often humorous The Winter Tale, f eaturing two of the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/22/23

Local poet donates poems to Gonzales library

Poems comes in all different shapes and sizes and one local Gonzales poet is getting the chance to put his work on display at the Gonzales library for people can read. Ken Jones, aka PoetKen … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/22/23

Gonzales County celebrates Juneteenth with parades, picnics and proclamations

Juneteenth celebrations were held across the United States, including in Gonzales and Nixon, over the weekend. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, and its origins are … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/22/23

Chamber president refutes allegations against executive director

Gonzales Chamber of Commerce Board President Wayne Baker said Monday, June 19, that a grievance committee has found allegations made against Chamber executive director Melissa Henderson of throwing a … more

From staff reports | 6/22/23

Pre-trial hearing for EMS embezzlement case set for Friday

The couple accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the Gonzales County Emergency Medical Services will appear in court Friday, June 23, for a pre-trial hearing on charges of misapplication of … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/22/23

Historical Commission openings being advertised by county

Gonzales County commissioners agreed Monday, June 12, to advertise in the Gonzales Inquirer this week for people interested in being on the county’s Historical Commission. This will be the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/15/23

Gonzales Food Market named Main Street Business of the Month for June

Opened in 1959 by Lopez family patriarch “Chano Lopez”, his son Pablo, and daughters Elisa and Emilia Lopez, the Gonzales Food Market continues to make some of the best BBQ in town. And … more

Special to the Inquirer | 6/15/23

Crystal Theatre seeks funding from Gonzales County

For more than 25 years, the Gonzales Crystal Theatre Young Program has been dedicated to providing “arts-in-education opportunities for young people from all backgrounds” while serving as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/15/23

GISD approves STEMscopes instructional material purchase

The Gonzales ISD school board met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday, June 12 at the GISD Administration building. One of the big agenda items was the purchase of … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/15/23

Second annual Juneteenth event returns to Gonzales

The Gonzales Main Street will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration at Texas Independence Square this Saturday, June 17 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Contests and activities begin at 4 p.m. and … more

From staff reports | 6/15/23

Nixon council holds off on proposed park name change

The Nixon City Council discussed on Monday, June 5, renaming a proposed veterans park to be built on land to the east of City Hall, but voted eventually to hold off on any name change until July so … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/15/23

Commissioners considering uniform speed limit for county roads

Gonzales County commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Monday, June 26, to hear comments about establishing a uniform speed limit of 35 miles per hour on most county-maintained public … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/15/23

Cat group speaks up about problems with city’s animal ordinance

The Gonzales City council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Thursday, June 8 at City Hall. One of the big topic of discussion during the public comments section of the meeting … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/15/23

New Beautification board sets mission statement, vision

The newly created Gonzales Beautification and Design Board met Tuesday, June 6 at City Hall and established both a mission statement and a vision for the group that they hope will inspire civic … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/15/23

An Invitation to Heroic Fatherhood

Men of Gonzales… It’s time for a Revolution! In 1836, William Barrett Travis wrote: “I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the … more

By Ross Tieken, Special to the Inquirer (Paid advertising content) | 6/15/23

Phillip Joseph “P.J.” Borowitz

It is with deep sadness that we have to announce the passing of Phillip Joseph “P.J.” Borowitz on June 3, 2023 when he lost his battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Phillip … more

6/15/23

Jill Don Barnett

Jill Don Barnett, age 62 of Gonzales, TX, found eternal rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior on June 6, 2023, after a strenuous battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Jill was born on … more

6/15/23

Joe Edward Matejcek

Joe Edward Matejcek, 82, of Gonzales passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home Monday, June 12, 2023. He was born April 14, 1941 in Lexington, TX. He was the son of Joseph … more

6/15/23

Cornelia “Connie” Fay Brown Kridler

Cornelia “Connie” Fay Brown Kridler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on June 10, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born on December 6, 1936, in … more

6/15/23

Truck driver killed in US 90 wreck trying to avoid car

A fatal accident on Thursday, June 8 claimed the life of a tractor-trailer driver who it appears may have tried to minimize the collision he had with a vehicle near the intersection of US 90 and FM … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/15/23