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Kathey Joe Barnhill, 71 of Gillett, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Floresville, Texas. She was born on October 28, 1952, in Nixon to Frieda Beth "Betty" Barlow and Bennie Louis York. … more

6/2/24

Remembering the fallen

Around the United States, many organizations are honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, including in Nixon. The American Legion Post 547 hosted its Memorial Day ceremony at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/2/24

Beautifying Gonzales currently in progress by several community groups

The Gonzales Beautification Committee, in partnership with the Main Street Advisory Board and Gonzales Economic Development Corporation, have been busy making the city of Gonzales beautiful. … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/2/24

Senior Ainsley Holub gives the valedictorian speech for the Gonzales High School graduating class of 2024 at Apache Field Friday, May 24.

From seniors to alumni

The Gonzales High School Class of 2024 took the stage at Apache Field for one last time for the class graduation ceremony Friday, May 24. Two-hundred and two seniors received their high school … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/30/24

Anita Scoggins of Victoria Communication Systems (VCS) tells Gonzales County commissioners the emergency communications tower project should be rebid and that her company had properly filed a protest. VCS claims the county would not give enough time to properly draw up bid specifications after questions were raised and that the bid notice in the Inquirer contained incorrect information.

Divided commissioners court will send letter to GLO seeking tower bid approval

After a very tempestuous discussion, the Gonzales County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to submit a letter from Hanson Professional Services and Langford Community Management Services to the General … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/30/24

Joann Parra, left, is buying Guerra’s Grill & Catering from Martha Jo Guerra, right, and her husband Robert after the Guerra family ran the restaurant for 20 years. A longtime employee, Parra is not changing anything except the name of the restaurant and says the family atmosphere will stay the same at Parra’s Grill & Catering.

Guerra family selling restaurant to longtime employee

If you are going to Guerra’s Grill & Catering after this Thursday to get your fajita taco fix or to get a lotta enchiladas, you’ll actually find yourself partaking at Parra’s … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/30/24

Buc-ee’s will open new Luling superstore on June 10

Hang on to your beaver nuggets, because the largest Buc-ee’s ever built will soon open in Luling — just up the road from Gonzales. The company announced it will unveil its newest … more

From staff, wire reports | 5/29/24

Gonzales County voters choose Matias, Schoolcraft in GOP primary runoff

Gonzales County residents cast their ballots in the May 28 Republican Primary Runoff Election and chose Anton “Tony” Matias to be the new Gonzales County Precinct 1 Commissioner and … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/29/24

Sidney Ray Wynne

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, Sidney Ray Wynne of Nixon, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Sidney was born on May 1, 1936, to Oliver and … more

5/23/24

John Vega

John Vega, 54, of Gonzales, TX went to be with the lord, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. John was born April 8, 1970 in Gonzales, TX to Pete and Janie Ramos Vega. On September 25, 1992 he married the love of … more

5/23/24

Harold Tieken

Harold Tieken, 87, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away on May 18, 2024 . He was born March 4, 1937, to Otto and Annie Englebach Tieken and married Elizabeth “Betty” Malatek on November 8, … more

5/23/24

Guadalupe Gonzales

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Guadalupe “Lupe” Chavez Gonzales. Born on April 20, 1972, in Austin, Texas, Lupe departed us on October 26, … more

5/23/24

Wallace “Gene” Garrison

Wallace “Gene” Garrison, 94, of College Station, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Evelyn Hedick Garrison, father, Wallace Floyd … more

5/23/24

Billy F. Suitt

Billy F. Suitt, 75, native of Gonzales, TX and longtime resident of Raceland, LA passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. “Cowboy”, Vietnam War veteran, diesel mechanic and chemist, … more

5/23/24

Powder Puff Football

5/23/24

The Gonzales High School Class of 2024 participated in the senior parade Sunday, May 19. The senior decorated their vehicles to show off their senior Apaches spirit all across St. Joseph Street towards Apache Field. The seniors will walk across the stage Friday, May 24 on Apache Field and receive their high school diplomas.

Seniors on Parade

5/23/24

LEFT to RIGHT: Seniors Jesus Espino, Cole Duty, Landon Holub and Cade Dixon together representing Nixon-Smiley and Gonzales on the East All-Star Football team in Floresville Saturday, May 18.

Gonzales, Nixon-Smiley athletes compete in All-Star games

High school senior athletes across South Texas showcased their talents one last time at Floresville High School for the South Texas Coaches Association All-Star Games Saturday, May 18 — … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/23/24

Seventeen swans a swimming! The beautiful Swan Lake swans have made a majestic stop at the reflection pool in front of Gonzales Memorial Museum, on their way to The Crystal Theatre! Don't miss the chance to experience the enchanting tale of "Swan Lake" live on June 8-9. Tickets are available at comeandtakeitdance.com.

Experience the magic of ‘Swan Lake’ with Come and Take It Dance

Prepare to be transported into a world of grace, elegance, and enchantment as Come and Take It Dance proudly presents "Swan Lake” as its annual summer performance. This year, the Crystal … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/23/24

Nixon hears report on how high winds knocked out water wells

The severe storm and high winds which hit Nixon on Monday, May 13, not only knocked out electricity at City Hall, but took down three water wells, Interim City Manager Darryl Becker told the Nixon … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/23/24

Emme Albert, Jaxon Beck, Rhett Richter and Dyllon Richardson will represent their hometown in the Texas Junior High Rodeo Finals in Gonzales.

Four native Gonzaleans will compete in TJHRA Finals

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Finals are coming back to Gonzales with opening ceremonies to be held this Saturday, May 25. Four Gonzales residents will represent their hometown in the finals. … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/23/24