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Commissioners approve $24.8 million budget; adopt new tax rate

The Gonzales County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $24.8 million budget for fiscal year 2024 and adopted a tax rate of 24.2 cents per $100 valuation at a special called meeting Tuesday, … more

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

Planting memories to celebrate Gonzales County’s past

The Gonzales County Historical Commission announced a DeWitt Colony tree dedication set to take place Friday, May 13, at 2 p.m. This event will take place at the Kerr Creek gazebo on Saint Louis … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/11/22

State EMS officials give Wenske highest citizen award

A Gonzales County man who gave his own father an emergency cricothyrotomy and CPR to save his life received the highest non-professional award given by emergency medical providers in the Lone Star … more

By LEW K. COHN and EDDIE CALLENDER JR. | 11/30/22

Stationed in the ‘Crow’s nest’ of Gonzales

As the year draws to a close, the city of Gonzales now has a familiar face holding down the post as the chief administrative officer for the city. Gonzales Police Chief and interim City Manager … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/29/22

Let the good times continue to roll at Casino Night

The Gonzales Independent School District Education Foundation’s highly anticipated 2023 Casino Night event returns Saturday, Feb. 18 and again will be held at the J.B. Wells Expo Center (1653 … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/22/23

Nixon-Smiley Community Fest to be held Saturday

The Nixon Area Chamber of Commerce, the Smiley Bantam Activity Group and Nixon Social are putting the finishing touches on their Nixon-Smiley Community Fest — a free, fun event for the whole … more

From staff reports | 9/7/23

Cattle Country Music Festival will turn Gonzales into sensory cathedral

The organizers of the inaugural Cattle Country Music Festival want to take thousands of country music fans to Church with a side of Whiskey and Koe next April. The triumvirate of Eric Church, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/7/23

GHS presents ‘Puffs’

Gonzales High School proudly presents “Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.” Performances will be held Sunday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 30, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 10/20/22

Last year, there was an inflatable snow globe at the Winterfest. This year, there will be other rides and games for kids, including a giant inflatable “snow mountain,” carousel swing and Candyland obstacle course.

Go walking in a Gonzales wonderland for a ‘Candyland’ Winterfest

The Gonzales Main Street “Candyland” Winterfest is this weekend, and the event will be filled with fun activities for the entire family. Winterfest will have more than 30 food trucks, … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 11/30/22

Tucy: MLK’s ‘Dream’ lives on in Gonzales

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived on at the 20th annual MLK march in Gonzales Monday, Jan. 16. Hundreds of people gathered on Texas Independence Square as they lined up to march to … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/22/23

Shiner man convicted of aggravated assault after Walmart incident

A Shiner man has been convicted of two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon stemming from his involvement in a shooting incident that took place at Walmart in Gonzales on Veterans’ … more

From staff report | 9/7/23

Locals competing in Texas Junior High, Texas High School rodeos

When Gonzales hosts the annual Texas Junior High Rodeo Association (TJHRA) State Finals on May 22-28 at JB Wells Rodeo Arena and Expo Center, expect to see several individuals with local ties … more

Special to the Inquirer | 5/12/22

Trunk or Treat in Nixon-Smiley, Gonzales

Trunk or treats are all the rage and one will be held next week in both Gonzales and in Nixon. Gonzales will host a trunk or treat event in Independence Square Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 4:30 … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/20/22

Thomas Lee O'Neill

Thomas Lee O’Neill, 61 years old, of Gonzales Texas, passed away on October 15, 2023, at St. David’s Hospital in Austin surrounded by love from his wife, family, and friends. Thomas … more

10/27/23

Unemployment rate remains steady at 3.1 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County remained steady at 3.1 percent in November 2022, the second to lowest rate of all seven counties which comprise the Golden Crescent Workforce Development Area, for the … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/29/22

Commissioners vote 4-1 to adjust ADA salary

Commissioners had a lively discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 11, about increasing the salary of an Assistant District Attorney position by the same $1 per hour, or $2,080 per year, that other county … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/20/22

Luling man arrested on multiple charges

A Luling man was arrested by Seguin police on Wednesday, Dec. 14, preventing what could have been a future aggravated assault. According to the Seguin Police Department, officers responded to the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 12/29/22

Gonzales sees modest increase in sales tax allocations

The city of Gonzales’ first sales tax allocation check for 2023 was modestly more than last year at this same time, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office. Hegar announced … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 1/22/23

UIL announces enrollment numbers; cutoffs coming soon

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) released official enrollment numbers for all 1,601 schools competing in athletics and academics for the 2024-2026 biennium on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/7/23

Odd Fellows holds smoked meat sale, raffle drawing

The Gonzales International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #38 will hold their annual smoked meats sale, with orders due on Monday, Oct. 24 and pickup on Nov. 16. All orders are prepaid. Smoked … more

From staff reports | 10/20/22