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Two Gonzales locals heading to TJHRA Finals

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association again brings its finals to the JB Wells Park, Arena & Expo Center in Gonzales from Sunday, May 21 through Saturday, May 27 and two locals will get a chance … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/4/23

Main Street hosts Cinco de Mayo celebration

Gonzales Main Street will present a Cinco de Mayo celebration Saturday, May 6, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Texas Heroes Square in Gonzales. Admission to this family friendly event is free. There … more

From staff reports | 5/4/23

Feather Fest returns to Nixon this weekend

Nixon city officials are asking folks not to “chicken out,” but to “flock” to town for the 2023 Nixon Feather Fest on Cinco de Mayo celebration, to be held this Friday, May 5 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/3/23

Waelder ISD asking voters to approve $10.3 million bond package

Early voting has ended, but polls will still be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Waelder City Hall for the Waelder Independent School District bond election. The district … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/3/23

Ann Brelsford Wagener

On Friday, April 28, 2023, Ann Brelsford Wagener left this world and entered her Savior's loving arms. Ann was born July 11, 1930 to George Burgess and Frances Bridges Brelsford in Nixon, Texas. … more

5/2/23

Novelle Annie Hollingsworth Clark

Novelle Annie Hollingsworth Clark, formerly of Nixon, Texas, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, in Seguin, Texas at the age of 100 years and 8 months. Novelle was born on August 4, 1922 in … more

4/28/23

Larry Ray Lowe

Larry Ray Lowe, 58, of Gonzales, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born June 15, 1964 in Houston to Clyde W. Lowe and Virginiabel Wren Lowe. Larry was raised in the Baptist faith. He … more

4/28/23

Suzanne Elizabeth Bynum Vrana

Suzanne Elizabeth Bynum Vrana died peacefully on the evening of April 23, 2023 in Gonzales, TX. Her last wish was to be visited by the priest and she passed away within minutes of receiving her Last … more

4/28/23

Barbara Louise Chene

Barbara Louise Chene, passed away on April 21, 2023. Arrangements are pending through Legends Funeral Home in San Marcos, Texas. more

4/28/23

Taking a walk back into time

The Rancho Nixon Historical Association hosted more than 200 guests at the Saturday, April 22 grand opening of the new Rancho-Nixon Historic Park. The park is located on Texas Highway 80 in the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/27/23

April sales tax allocations up for Gonzales County

Sales tax allocations for all four Gonzales County cities were up this month — especially Waelder, which had its best month ever recorded, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/27/23

Commissioners uphold Trammell appointment to ESD1 board

Jacey Trammell will remain on the Gonzales County Emergency Services District No. 1 Board of Directors after Gonzales County commissioners chose to uphold her appointment at their meeting Monday, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/27/23

Late Gonzales Sheriff Ynclan to be memorialized in DC

The late Robert C. Ynclan, former sheriff of Gonzales County, will be honored and his name engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. The names of … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/27/23

Gonzales ISD, District 6 Trustee

The Gonzales ISD District 6 school trustee race will feature Ashley Molina facing off against Krystal Navejar on the May 6 ballot. The two candidates answered candidate questionnaires for the … more

4/27/23

Gonzales ISD, District 3 Trustee

The Gonzales ISD District 3 school trustee race will feature incumbent Glenn Menking facing off against challenger D’Anna Robinson on the May 6 ballot. The two candidates answered candidate … more

4/27/23

Gonzales City Council, District 3 Candidates

The Gonzales City Council District 3 race will feature Lorenzo Hernandez facing off against Douglas Durham on the May 6 ballot. The two candidates answered candidate questionnaires for the … more

4/27/23

Straight line winds, T-storms slam Gonzales

Gonzales residents spent the majority of a San Jacinto Day Friday morning cleaning up the aftermath of straight line winds from a severe thunderstorm that rocked the community hours … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/21/23

Nixon DJ arrested on child pornography charges

Nixon police, along with members of the Texas Attorney General’s Child Exploitation Task Force, arrested a popular DJ without incident on multiple charges of possession of child pornography on … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/20/23

Cathy McCauley

Victoria — Cathy Ann McCauley, 60, passed away on April 11, 2023. She was born on September 16, 1962, to the late John and Nellie Rockenbaugh Jr. in El Campo, Texas. Cathy grew up in Palacios … more

4/20/23

Robin Elizabeth Damon Paskie

On Saturday April 15, 2023 Robin Elizabeth Damon Paskie went home to be with her heavenly father surrounded by her family, she was 63 years old. She was born on August 2, 1959 in Nuremberg, Germany … more

4/20/23