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The Gonzales Winterfest Christmas Tree Lighting took place on Saturday, Dec. 3. Travel website travelawaits.com has named Gonzales one of three underrated Christmas and holiday towns in Texas with Winterfest and Pioneer Village among the activities cited as reasons to come to the community.

Gonzales recognized by website as underrated Christmas town

The rest of Texas is finding out a little-known secret — when it comes to towns with the Christmas and holiday spirit, Gonzales is vastly undervalued by the Lone Star State. That may change … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/28/22

Wayne Arnold Siepmann

Wayne Arnold Siepmann, 77, of Cost, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022. Wayne was born July 25, 1945 in Gonzales to Theodore and Elsie Haug Siepmann. He married Carol Ann Ludwig on May … more

12/28/22

Joe Rivera

A grateful nephew remembers. A World War II veteran was laid to rest at Guadalupe Cemetery in Hochheim, Texas on October 19, 2021 at the age of 98. Joe Rivera was a member of “the … more

12/28/22

Trincia Mae Beene

Trincia Mae Beene, 52, of Gonzales, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Trincia was born July 12, 1970 in Gonzales to Roger Dale Beene, Sr, and Maxine Yates Beene. Trincia attended school in … more

12/28/22

Nixon express concerns about water levels, drainage

Amidst the third biggest drought in Gonzales County, the City of Nixon has raised concerns about corporations such as Schertz/Seguin and San Antonio Water Supply extracting their water. Nixon has … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 12/22/22

Professional dance comes to Gonzales with Nutcracker ballet production

The world of professional dance will come to Gonzales, Texas, next month when Come and Take It Dance and the Crystal Theatre present the quintessential holiday ballet The Nutcracker. Two … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/22/22

Three different groups of potential buyers made their pitches to the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation board about what they would like to do with the Lynn Theatre at a packed meeting on Monday, Dec. 19.

GEDC approves new owners for the Lynn Theatre

The Lynn Theatre is one step closer to getting back up and running again after the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation board chose to sell the building to Sydney T. Allen and Devon Warzecha at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/22/22

Baby, it’s cold outside! Brace for temperatures not felt since Uri

The bad news for Gonzales County is that temperatures are expected to drop lower than they have been since Winter Storm Uri blasted the region in February 2021. The good news, however, is that … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/22/22

Legacy Ranch hosts children’s Christmas party

Gonzales Mayor Steve Sucher — a “Santa” at heart — made a grand entrance at the Legacy Ranch Kids children’s party hosted and sponsored by Debbie and Steve Marshall, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 12/22/22

Vincent James "Jim" DeCola

Vincent James "Jim" DeCola was called to join the Kingdom of Heaven on December 13, 2022, at the age of 75, from his home in Belmont, Texas, surrounded by family. Despite the devastating effects of … more

12/21/22

Elsworth Patteson Bird

Elsworth Patteson Bird, age 98 of Nixon, passed away on December 18, 2022. “Tootie” as she was affectionately known was born on October 6, 1924 in Nixon, Texas to Maude (Williams) … more

12/21/22

Community Health Centers honor staff in celebration

The staff of the Community Health Centers of South Central Texas were honored for their 56 years of service in the community of Gonzales, Friday, Dec. 9, at the J.B. Wells Expo Center. At the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/15/22

High school students bring cheer to the elderly

Texan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Gonzales expressed their gratitude to Gonzales High School art class students for bringing holiday time cheer to residents by decking the halls (and … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/15/22

Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office gets new cadets

The Gonzales County Sheriff’s office proudly announced the swearing in of two new cadets. Simon Tumlinson and Jessie Ramirez both started their career with the Gonzales County … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/15/22

GISD introduces reading volunteer program

Gonzales ISD continues to push more ways to help students get educated, especially regarding reading. GISD invited members of the community, Tuesday, Dec. 13, and introduced a volunteer … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/15/22

GISD board names Parker new head band director

The Gonzales ISD School Board of Trustees named Ramon Parker as the new head band director at Gonzales High School during the regularly scheduled December board meeting. Parker brings 14 years of … more

Special to the Inquirer | 12/15/22

Mayor Steve Sucher congratulates Tim Crow on being appointed Gonzales city manager full time.

Crow hired as new Gonzales city manager

The search for a new Gonzales city manager came to an end during the Thursday, Dec. 8, Gonzales City Council meeting. The council approved their new manager, unanimously, after reconvening from … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/15/22

Water levels slightly increase in Gonzales County’s third biggest drought

The Gonzales Underground Water Conservation District on Tuesday, Dec. 13, discussed water level findings and funding for landowners at the GUWCD board meeting, noting it to be the third-most extreme … more

By CLAYTON KELLEY, For the Inquirer | 12/15/22

GISD school board approves strategic plan for district

Gonzales ISD School board met for the regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Dec. 12, at the GISD Administration building. The board approved the GISD Mission, Vision, Beliefs, and Strategic Goal plan … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/15/22

Record-setting month puts sales tax allocation over $3M for first time ever

A record-setting month for sales tax allocations in December has helped Gonzales top the $3 million in yearly sales tax receipts for the first time ever. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/15/22