Local News

Scheske Freeman heads economic development at GVEC

The leadership team at The Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) had the pleasure of welcoming Daisy Scheske Freeman as its new Economic Development Director last July. Since being …
LCRA employees clean up brush at Independence Park in Gonzales during LCRA’s Steps Forward Day on April 12. During the annual day of service, employees worked on 36 community projects throughout LCRA’s service territory.

Volunteers take on projects during LCRA Steps Forward Day

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees picked up paint brushes, shovels and more on Friday, April 12, to volunteer on dozens of community projects throughout Texas during LCRA’s …

Day tripping!

A national magazine, World Atlas, has listed Palmetto State Park, just north of Gonzales, among the best day trips from Austin to take for the summer. Listed in this trip are also the Hamilton …

Sales tax allocations back up for Gonzales County municipalities in April

Sales taxes for Gonzales County municipalities in April 2024 were just slightly better than what they received last April — but much better than what they had received just a month ago. …

Nixon swears in new council member, discusses vehicle and software purchases

New Nixon City Council member Pat Dingler was sworn in to office Monday, April 15, by Nixon Municipal Judge Deidra Voigt. Dingler was chosen by the council on April 8 to serve out the remaining term …

Gonzales City Council discuss YMCA partnership, approves waste services from Frontier

The Gonzales City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, April 11 at Gonzales City Hall. One of the main topics of discussion was a proposed partnership between the YMCA …

Gonzales County receives grants to help pay deputy, prosecutor salaries

Gonzales County has received a pair of grants that will help pay salaries and other costs at the Gonzales County Attorney’s Office and the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office. On …
Photo galleries
PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff Robert Ynclan Funeral 09-09-2021
Photos from the funeral of Sheriff Robert Ynclan at the JB Wells Expo on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2021 Gonzales County First Day of School Photos!
Here are the first day of school photos that we have received. Check back again as we will update the gallery with additional photos. Please to pick up a copy of the Aug. 26 print edition of The …
Opinion

2024 is nothing but a tease

When I was a kid, back in the 80s — that’s 1980s, not 1880s, thank you very much! — we used to love to “psych” people. We’d hold out our hand as if inviting …

TxDOT needs to address dangerous intersections before more lives are lost

Wednesday, Nov. 29, marked the 18th anniversary of the loss of my stepdaughter, Sarah, who died in an automobile accident near DeKalb in Bowie County. She was just 23 years old with her whole future …

Unveiling the Healing Power of Hemp

In the realm of plant medicine, few have been as misunderstood and unfairly treated as hemp. As a medical professional with a passion for my patients’ health and well-being, I believe it is …

Kingdom Rescue offers ‘best solution’ for continuing cat shelter

I am a founder of Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter (FOGAS) and have served as its treasurer and tax preparer since its inception. I attended the council meeting on Thursday and want to share these …