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The Waelder Independent School District received a perfect score of 100 for an “A” or Superior Achievement rating on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), Superintendent … more

From staff reports | 11/9/23

Waelder ISD bond issue fails for fourth time

For the fourth time, the Waelder Independent School District went to voters asking for approval of a pair of bond propositions and were turned down in complete but unofficial returns on Tuesday, Nov. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/8/23

Gonzales ISD voters split on bond issue

Gonzales ISD voters narrowly approved one of two bond propositions on the Tuesday, Nov. 7, while soundly rejecting a second that would have built new athletic facilities for the school district in … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/8/23

Gonzales Shooting Team hosts Come & Break It tourney

The Gonzales Shooting Team held their fifth annual Come & Break It Sporting Clays Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Moyesway Shooting Sports in Kingsbury. The event included 100 bird sporting … more

Special to the Inquirer | 10/19/23

Apache Theatre Arts presents ‘Storm in the Barn’

The Apache Theatre Arts Department proudly presents “The Storm in the Barn,” adapted by Eric Coble from the award winning graphic novel Matt Phelan. Set in 1937 Kansas, 11-year-old … more

Special to the Inquirer | 10/19/23

Gonzales CTE expanding beyond its available space

Gonzales High School’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) department has been providing students the skills they need to further their post-high-school career. Jennifer Ervin is the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/19/23

GISD hosts last community bond meeting

The Gonzales Independent School District made their last community presentation about the proposed $95.08 million bond package at Baker Boys BBQ Tuesday, Oct. 17. BACKGROUND The school … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/19/23

Mighty Apache Band earns 1s, advances to area marching contest

The Gonzales Mighty Apache Band made history Saturday, Oct. 14, earning straight first-division marks at the UIL Region 26 Marching Contest and earning a ticket to the UIL Area Marching Contest for … more

From staff reports | 10/19/23

GISD receives superior rating by FIRST

The Gonzales ISD School Board met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Oct. 9 at the administration office. One of the big topics from Monday’s was the reveal of district’s … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/12/23

GISD CFO talks taxes regarding upcoming bond issue

With the Gonzales ISD $95.08 million bond election less than a month away, the district has been working hard to keep the community informed, especially regarding taxes. One of the big … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/28/23

GISD community bond meetings continue

With less than a month away from the Gonzales ISD bond election, the school district continues to hold community meetings explaining the bond proposal. The latest community bond was held at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

GJH campus placed on lockdown after student brings knife to school

Gonzales Junior High School was briefly placed on lockdown Monday, Sept. 11, after a student allegedly brought a paring knife to campus, in violation of the district’s Code … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/11/23

GISD outlines bond issue facts in informational meeting

Members of the Gonzales Independent School District’s executive leadership team presented facts and figures regarding the district’s combined proposed $95.08 million bond package during … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/7/23

Nixon-Smiley CISD board adopts new budget, tax rate

The Nixon-Smiley Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees adopted a combined $24,408,021 budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and adopted a tax rate of $1.1146 per $100 valuation — a decrease of 3.54 cents … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/31/23

GISD communications department introduces internship program

Gonzales High School students will be getting a shot to pursue and experience the communications career field on campus. The GISD Communications Department introduced a communications internship … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/31/23

STAAR test results released for grades 3-8

Results released last week from the spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) for grades 3-8 showed some progress made by local school districts as they try to regain … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/24/23

Gonzales ISD board approves bond election

The Gonzales Independent School District Board of Trustees set in motion a $95 million November bond election with their vote at the Monday, Aug. 14 regular meeting. The board approved two … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/16/23

Gonzales community gives input on GISD bond

Community members and Gonzales ISD staff members gathered for a special called meeting Thursday, Aug. 3 at the administration building regarding a potential bond election. GISD is proposing a … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/10/23

GISD staff gets ready for new school year with convocation

The Gonzales ISD staff gathered at the J.B. Wells Expo Center for the annual 2023 GISD Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 2. This year’s event kicked off strong and full of energy with two … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/10/23

STAAR tests show improvement, areas of concern for Gonzales County schools

Results for the spring 2023 end-of-course (EOC) State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) have shown improvement for all three of the Gonzales County school districts as they try … more

By LEW K. COHN , Inquirer Publisher | 8/10/23