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This map shows the fire department coverage areas for Gonzales County. The green-colored area represents the Nixon Fire and Rescue coverage area, while the orange-colored area represents the Smiley Volunteer Fire Department coverage area. When the two departments join to become Gonzales County South, it will assume coverage of that combined area.

Smiley agrees to turn over all VFD assets to ESD 2

The City of Smiley officially released the Smiley Volunteer Fire Department and all its assets to Gonzales County Emergency Services District No. 2 on Tuesday, May 21 — an important step … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/22/24

GISD approves $498,000 makeover for Apache Field

Apache Field is getting a summer makeover that should be finished in time for the 2024 football season. At a special meeting Monday, May 20, the Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve … more

By LEW K. COHN,Inquirer Publisher | 5/20/24

Explosion kills one at Westhoff plant

An explosion at an Advantek Waste Management Services LLC oilfield saltwater disposal plant near Westhoff on Friday, May 17, claimed the life of an employee, according to the DeWitt County … more

From staff, wire reports | 5/20/24

Gonzales Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop seeks volunteers

The Gonzales Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop has been serving the hospital since 1975 and the current members are looking for new volunteers. Gift Shop manager (and outgoing president of … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/20/24

Clementine “Kiki” De La Rosa

In the early morning hours of May 9 th , 2024, as the Angels were waking up, one was sent down for Kiki to bring her home. She was born April 5, 1952 in Gonzales the daughter of James Reyna … more

5/20/24

Vernon Lee Rabel

On the morning of May 09, 2024, Vernon Lee Rabel, of Harwood, passed away at the age of 81. He was born on August 13, 1942, in Gonzales to his parents Henry and Annie Rabel. Vernon spent most of … more

5/20/24

Steven Lamarr Flowers, Sr.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord; the righteous judge shall give me at that … more

5/20/24

Gloria B. Contreras

Gloria B. Contreras, 58, of Gonzales, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 17, 1966, in Shiner, Texas to Lionisio and Amelia … more

5/20/24

Sales tax allocations go up for Gonzales County in May 2024

Sales tax allocations in May 2024 were up for three of Gonzales County’s four municipalities, according to figures released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office. Hegar announced … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/16/24

Nixon-Smiley CISD honored Roxanne Villasana (Master), Cynthia Stowers (Master), Tabitha Miller (Exemplary) and Kimberly Moses (Master) for achieving designations through the state’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program. Laura VanGundy (Master) and Patrice Turner (Master) earned designations as well, but were not present at the Monday, May 13 board meeting.

Nixon-Smiley CISD honors TIA designated teachers

The first group of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designated teachers were recognized at the Monday, May 13 Nixon-Smiley CISD Board meeting. Roxanne Villasana (Master), Cynthia Stowers … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/16/24

Main Street names Discovery Antiques as business of the month

Discovery Architectural Antiques at 409 St Francis St. was named as Gonzales Main Street’s Business of the Month for May 2024. Discovery was founded in 1997 by Suzanne Kittel, who brings … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/16/24

Jordan’s Way to hold fundraising event for GPAC

The founder of a national organization which raises awareness for underfunded and overpopulated animal shelters and rescues will be at Gonzales Pet Adoption Center, operated by Kingdom Rescue, this … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/16/24

GISD Superintendent Administrative Assistant Maggie Holub reads the oath of office to swear in Naomi Brown and Josie Smith-Wright to the school board. Smith-Wright won her reelection for District 4 and Brown defeated incumbent Sandra Gorden for District 7.

Brown, Smith-Wright sworn in; Gorden says goodbye to school board

The Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, May 13 at the GISD administration building. One of the big agenda items was the certifying of the general … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/16/24

The Gonzales High School juniors and seniors kicked off the annual powder puff games with the powder puff volleyball game Friday, May 10. The juniors (Team Black) defeated the seniors (Team Pink) in four sets. The juniors and seniors squared off for the annual powder puff football game Wednesday, May 15.

POWDER PUFF TEAMS FACE OFF

5/16/24

Gonzales, Nixon-Smiley athletes compete in all-star games

The Gonzales Apaches and Nixon-Smiley Mustangs are well represented in the 2024 South Texas Coaches Association All-Star Games in Floresville Saturday, May 18. The STCA All-Star game showcases … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/16/24

Gonzales Apaches senior quarterback Cole Duty signed to play college football at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Duty signs with Central College in Iowa

Duty signs with Central College in Iowa

Gonzales Apaches senior quarterback Cole Duty will be heading to college to continue his football career. Duty signed to attend and play football at Central College in Pella, Iowa Wednesday, May … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/16/24

Nixon-Smiley names Kirby as new head football coach

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs will have a new head football coach for the 2024 season with a familiar face returning to the program. Former Nixon-Smiley assistant coach Paul Kirby will be replacing … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/16/24

Nixon Municipal Judge Deidra Voigt, left, swears in newly elected Nixon Mayor Ellie Dominguez on Monday, May 13, at the Nixon Community Center. Dominguez ran unopposed as mayor after previously serving on the City Council.

Nixon swears in new mayor and council members

The city of Nixon saw a changing of the guard Monday, May 13, with outgoing Mayor Dorothy Riojas presiding over her last City Council meeting and newly elected Mayor Ellie Dominguez being sworn into … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/16/24

Gonzales County Judge Pat Davis (right) swears in newly elected Councilwoman Mariah Jordan (left), of District 2.

City Council swears in Jordan, Kridler; council votes no on YMCA funding

The Gonzales City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at Gonzales City Hall — the date had been moved during a previous meeting. The council kicked off the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/16/24

Gonzales County approves final plat for WT Airpark in Waelder

Gonzales County commissioners signed off Monday, May 13, on the final plat for the first phase of the county’s first airpark development — WT Airpark in Waelder. The court had … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/16/24