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Gonzales Underground Water Conservation District transparency still suffers

As a Gonzales County resident and landowner concerned about protecting groundwater for local residents, I applauded the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) board's … more

By Ted Boriack, Special to the Inquirer | 9/18/25

Mary Lou Matejcek

Mary Lou Matejcek, age 82, of Gonzales, TX, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025 surrounded by her family. Mary was born on March 13, 1943 in Gonzales. She was the daughter of … more

9/17/25

Viola Marie Beckman Massie

Viola Marie Beckman Massie, 96, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Gonzales, TX. She was born in Deaf Smith County, TX, on May 18, 1929 to Walter T. and Mary Hartman Beckman. She was … more

9/17/25

Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District board members at their Aug. 12 meeting at the Courthouse. On Sept. 9, they met at the water district office even though there was a large crowd wishing to attend to get answers.

GCUWCD approves 95 percent budget increase for 2025-2026

The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) board held its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, relocating to its St. Matthew Street office from the Courthouse … more

By Ted Boriack, Special to the Inquirer | 9/17/25

Gonzales council adopts 33-cent tax rate, new budget by 3-2 votes

The city of Gonzales adopted a tax rate of 33 cents per $100 valuation for the 2025 tax year and a fiscal year 2025-26 budget which calls for $34,426,998 in expenditures by a 3-2 vote during their … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/17/25

Dennis Garland Warren

Dennis Garland Warren, 79, went to his heavenly home on August 24, 2025, with his wife Dorothy at his bedside in their home. He was born August 13, 1946, in Gonzales County to Essie Mae Fischer and … more

9/15/25

DeWitt’s Colony Association to hold heritage symposium

DeWitt’s Colony Association will celebrate Gonzales heritage with a symposium on Oct. 2-4 to discuss the founding of DeWitt’s Colony in 1825 (200 th anniversary) and the Come and Take It … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/15/25

Iran has a huge water crisis; Texas should apply lessons learned

It’s better to learn from others’ mistakes than to repeat them. Iran has a huge water crisis with no easy cure — a humanitarian catastrophe impacting millions, and a stark warning … more

By Ted Boriack, Special to the Inquirer | 9/15/25

Gonzales ISD hires Freeman as new GNA principal

Gonzales ISD trustees announced the hiring Monday, Sept. 8, of Erma Freeman as the new principal of Gonzales North Avenue Elementary after their regular board meeting. “Please join us in … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/15/25

Fiesta Gonzales celebrates city’s bicentennial, Hispanic heritage

The Fiesta Gonzales Music Festival, BBQ Cookoff and Car Show will have something for everyone in the family this Saturday, Sept. 13, as the City of Gonzales celebrates the conjunction of Fiesta … more

From staff reports | 9/11/25

New congressional map moves Gonzales County from District 27 to District 15

Texas lawmakers have redrawn the state’s congressional districts in an unusual mid-decade redistricting effort, which started earlier this summer when President Donald Trump began pushing state … more

By THE TEXAS TRIBUNE, Special to the Inquirer | 9/10/25

Gonzales City Council discusses tax rate, budget at public hearing

Gonzales City Council members held a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget and tax rate on Thursday, Sept. 4, that also included a workshop where discussion centered around what priorities … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/10/25

Commissioners approve use of sole source procurement for GATRRS improvements

Gonzales County commissioners unanimously approved the use of sole source procurement for the Greater Austin/Travis Regional Radio System (GATRRS) radio communication system improvements that will … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/4/25

Paul Tharp

Funeral services for Paul Tharp, 76, of Giddings, Texas, are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings, Texas, with Rev. Robert Tiner and Rev. … more

9/4/25

Gonzales named one of 11 undisturbed Texas towns

World Atlas — a website which contains not only maps but informative stories about destinations worldwide — continues to find Gonzales worthy of inclusion in its lists as now the First … more

From staff reports | 9/4/25

Nixon-Smiley Community Festival returns for third year

The Nixon-Smiley Community Festival will return for a third year Saturday, Sept. 27, with a free day of live music and fun to celebrate the citizens and businesses of the community. The event is … more

From staff reports | 9/4/25

Gonzales County in need of more foster homes, nonprofit rep says

A representative from SJRC Texas-Belong told Gonzales County commissioners last month their agency is looking for more foster homes within the county to help with a growing number of children having … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/4/25

Commissioners vote unanimously to raise tax rate to 26.89 cents

Gonzales County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 2, to raise the tax rate from 20.32 cents per $100 valuation to 26.89 cents — a 27.86 effective increase — after explaining … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/4/25

Cattle Country Music Festival returning for a third year to Gonzales

The Cattle Country Music Festival will return to the historic town of Gonzales, Texas, for its third year on Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12.. The second … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/4/25

Lights, Camera, Gonzales!

Get ready to relive your memories on the silver screen! The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is thrilled to announce that the Texas Film Round-Up is rolling into town this fall. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/28/25