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The Waelder High School Class of 2023 toss their caps into the air Saturday, May 26, to culminate graduation exercises at the gymnasium.

Twenty-eight cross stage for Waelder ISD graduation

The 2023 graduating class of Waelder High School saw 28 people walk across the stage to receive their diplomas during commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 27, at the Waelder ISD gymnasium. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/1/23

Nixon-Smiley valedictorian Cecilia Villasana checks over her graduation speech before addressing the audience Friday, May 26 at Mustang Stadium.

Sixty-eight Mustangs march across stage to receive diplomas

Sixty-eight members of the Nixon-Smiley High School Class of 2023 received their diplomas in person at Mustang Stadium on Friday, May 26, during graduation exercises. Another two students who … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/1/23

Valedictorian Cooper LaBuhn shakes hands with school board president Ross Hendershot, III and hand’s LaBuhn his diploma.

One hundred ninety-four Gonzales seniors walk the stage

The Gonzales High School class of 2023 arrived at Apache Field Friday, May 26 to close out the final chapter of their high school careers. The class of the 2023 reflected on the last four years, … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/1/23

Cleto Escalona Reyna

Cleto Escalona Reyna, 54, of Waelder, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born to his parents Alfonso Reyna Gallegos and Matilde Escalona Ontiveros in Santa Cruz, Matehuala, San Luis … more

6/1/23

Janie Irene Medel

Janie Irene Medel, 73, of Yoakum, passed away May 25th, 2023. Born Janie Irene Guevara on November 27, 1949, in Lockart, Texas to Santiago Guevara and Juanita Lopez. A generous and caring woman, … more

6/1/23

Jesse Nelle Reid Hahn

Jesse Nelle Reid Hahn, 88, of Pleasanton, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born to Tillman Jesse and Elizabeth Scoggins Reid, on July 16, 1936, she grew up in Gonzales and graduated from GHS in … more

6/1/23

Hector Orlando Dominguez

Hector Orlando Dominguez passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born on August 12, 1957, in Nixon, Texas to Refugio Dominguez and Rosa (Guerra) Dominguez. Hector … more

6/1/23

Theresa Yvonne Canales

Theresa Yvonne Canales was born on Oct. 17, 1971, in Ft. Cavazos, Tx, formerly known as Fort Hood, to Margarito and Esperanza Martinez Canales, the fourth of their six children. An Army brat, … more

6/1/23

Katalin (Kopunovics) Szántó

Katalin (Kopunovics) Szántó was born on December 15, 1930 in Subotica (Szabadka), former Yugoslavia to Geza Kopunovics and Terez (Valasek) Kopunovics. She was gathered into the … more

6/1/23

Argument leads to shooting death near Nixon

An argument between two men turned deadly at a Gonzales County residence north of Nixon early Sunday, May 28. According to Gonzales County Sheriff’s deputies, the GCSO received a call at … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/29/23

Altercation during jail visitation could lead to charges

An altercation at the Gonzales County Jail had one inmate and a corrections officer being treated for minor injuries and a second inmate facing possible charges in the attack. Gonzales County … more

From staff reports | 5/23/23

Inquirer wins Sweepstakes from Texas Gulf Coast Press Association

The Gonzales Inquirer placed first in 10 of 15 possible categories en route to earning the coveted Sweepstakes award in the Texas Gulf Coast Press Association 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. Results … more

From staff reports | 5/20/23

Main Street Roundup offers shopping, specials, drink samples

Want to wet your whistle while taking in the shopping and dining that downtown Gonzales offers? Why not take part in the Main Street Roundup, Gonzales Main Street’s newest event, which will be … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/19/23

Ashley Molina, D’Anna Robinson and Ross Hendershot III all take the oath of office as they get sworn in for the Gonzales ISD School Board Thursday, May 11.

GISD certifies two school board members

The Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting Thursday, May 11 to canvass the May 6 GISD school board election. Two new school board members — District 3’s D’Anna … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/19/23

Come and Take It Dance brings ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ to life

Fresh off a successful first performance of the Nutcracker back in January, Come and Take It Dance is again bringing professional talent to Gonzales, this time with three performances of “The … more

From staff reports | 5/19/23

Gonzales Justice of the Peace Deidra Voigt swears in new Gonzales Councilmen Lorenzo Hernandez of District 3 Thursday, May 11.

O’Neal says goodbye to Gonzales City Council

The Gonzales City Council says goodbye to one of its longest serving members at the Thursday, May 11 regular council meeting. Bobby O’Neal served the city council in two different … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/19/23

J.B. Wells Arena prepares for TJHRA Finals

The crew of the J.B. Wells Arena and the city of Gonzales are putting the final touches on preparations for the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Finals. Five hundred and twenty-one state … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/19/23

Elizabeth Nesbit Schott

Elizabeth Nesbit Schott, age 89, of Seguin, passed away on May 15, 2023. She was born in Gonzales, Texas on May 3, 1934 to Gibson and Ruby Nesbit. Elizabeth (Beth) was a loving wife, mother, … more

5/19/23

Audrey Arlene Perkovich

In Loving Memory of Audrey Arlene Perkovich 01-09-1935 - 05-06-2023 Audrey passed away on May 6 at home in Smiley, Texas. She was survived by Victoria and Jason … more

5/19/23

Hoot C. Fairchild

It is with thankfulness, sorrow and joy that we announce the death of Hoot C. Fairchild, age 94, of Harwood. Thankfulness in that he was a wonderful husband, father, brother, son, uncle … more

5/19/23