The Gonzales Inquirer

Ronald Earle “Ronnie” Baker, 76 years old, peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, May 20. He was born Dec. 9, 1942 to Earlie D. and Mary Matejcek Baker in Cuero, TX. The family moved … more

5/21/19

Betty Jean Murdock Campbell

Betty Jean Murdock Campbell, 75, of Gonzales, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born January 1, 1944 in Floresville the daughter of Elmer R. and Eddie Mae Hollingsworth Cox. She married John … more

5/21/19

Margie (Quinton) McMeens

Margie (Quinton) McMeens, 84, of Westcliffe, Colo., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m., with her husband of 67 years, by her side. Born on December 3, 1934 in Oak … more

5/20/19

Eloise McKinney

Eloise McKinney, age 78, entered eternal rest on May 19, at her home in Nixon, Texas. She was born in Nixon, Texas, on Feb. 19, 1941. Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Moore Sr. and … more

5/20/19

Mary Finch Ehler

Graveside services for Mary Finch Ehler, 87, of Lufkin, will be held Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at Sand Flat Cemetery. Mrs. Ehler was born Jan. 22, 1932 in Gonzales, Texas, the daughter of Edwin … more

5/20/19

Gonzales ISD board to select superintendent finalist

The search for Gonzales ISD’s new superintendent should reach its conclusion this week with the board of trustees expected to select the superintendent finalist in a special meeting this … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/20/19

Charles Wayne DuBose

Charles Wayne DuBose, 78, of Gonzales, passed away Friday, May 17. Charles was born July 1, 1940 in Gonzales to Leber and Rubeye Davis DuBose. Charles married Mary Lou Woodall on November 18, 1983 in … more

5/20/19

Mary Belle Halliburton

Mary Belle Halliburton, 82, of Gonzales and formerly of La Grange, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 16. Mary was affectionately known as “Butterfly” for her deep passion for … more

5/20/19

Robert Neal Brown Sr.

Robert Neal Brown Sr., 77, of Gonzales and formerly of Austin, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 16. Robert was born Dec. 15, 1941 in Austin to Fred and Bessie Steussy … more

5/20/19

GEDC to discuss Lynn Theater marquee repair

The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) will discuss and possibly act on entering into an agreement with National Signs, a Houston-based sign shop, for the repair of the Lynn Theater … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 5/20/19

Iris Jean (Adamek, Dolezal) Smolik

Iris Jean (Adamek, Dolezal) Smolik, 83, Hallettsville, Texas passed away on Monday, May 13 at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas. Funeral mass is under the direction of Buffington Funeral … more

5/17/19

The Lake Dunlap dam experienced a massive spill gate failure the morning of Tuesday, May 14. GBRA warned of dangerous river conditions for recreationists with passing river flows of approximately 11,000 cubic feet per second.

Another dam failure

The Lake Dunlap Dam, located near New Braunfels and operated by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA,) experienced a massive spill gate failure at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14. … more

By Terence J. Fitzwater

Editor and Publisher

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Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 5/16/19

More damage found at Gonzales hydro dam

Public Works Superintendent William Ince told the Gonzales city council at its regularly scheduled meeting May 9 that more structural issues have been found at the Gonzales hydroelectric station. … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 5/16/19

Commissioners court hears outside audit

At its meeting May 13, the Gonzales County Commissioners Court heard the results of the annual financial report performed by Beyer & Co. Gonzales County received an unmodified opinion, the … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 5/16/19

Election results declared at Gonzales council meeting

Results from Gonzales’ May 4 General and Special Election were finally canvassed and declared May 13 at a special called city council meeting. Mayor Connie Kacir officially won reelection, … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 5/16/19

Michael Harris, Valentino “Tino” Hernandez and Curtis Hadnot Jr. are sworn in to the Waelder city council.

Waelder pitched on new water well

Bradley Loehr of BEFCO Engineering pitched four plans for a new water well May 15 to the Waelder city council. The new water well is meant to replace a declining well located off Avenue H. The Avenue … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 5/16/19

Nixon to pay half of NVFD remodel

The Nixon city council unanimously voted to contribute half of the funds needed to remodel the Nixon Volunteer Fire Department building. Nixon VFD sought the city’s help remolding the floor and … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 5/16/19

Minor earthquake recorded outside Smiley

The U.S. Geological Service reported a 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred approximately 10-kilometers east of Nixon, Texas, (near Smiley) located in Gonzales County. The USGS reports the time of the … more

From the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office | 5/16/19

Devon Williams of Gonzales High School competes in the Class 4A girls discus event at the UIL State Track and Field Meet on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Williams wins 2 bronze medals at state meet

Both Devon Williams and Antonio Hernandez had an impressive showing at the UIL State Track & Field meet in Austin last weekend, with Williams winning two bronze medals in shot put and discus and … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/16/19

Apaches add new faces to coaching staff

This week, Gonzales athletic director Mike Waldie announced the hiring of four new coaches to the Apache athletic program including two head coaches on the girls’ side. Taking over the … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/16/19