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House fire displaces Gonzales County family

A Gonzales County family was displaced from their home by a fire on Monday, Aug. 1, according to the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office. The blaze was reported to first responders at 5:17 … more

From staff reports | 8/3/22

Gonzales, Smiley National Nights Out set for Oct. 3

First responders in Gonzales County will proudly be celebrating the 40 th anniversary of National Night Out from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Edwards Association campus, 1427 Fly St., … more

From staff reports | 9/7/23

Thompsonville Crime Watch to hold Active Shooter Education

The Thompsonville Neighborhood Crime Watch is inviting the public to attend an Active Shooter Education at the Thompsonville Community Center, 2774 County Road 423, Waelder, on Tuesday, Sept. 12. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/7/23

Commissioners set uniform speed limit of 35 on county roads

Roads in Gonzales County that are maintained by the county will now have a maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour after the court adopted an order altering the speed limits on Monday, June 26. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/29/23

Ranger Cross ceremony will honor ‘Old Paint’ Caldwell

The public is invited to a Ranger Cross ceremony honoring Texas Revolution hero Mathew "Old Paint" Caldwell, for whom Caldwell County was named when it was established in 1848 — 175 years ago. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/7/23

Tree Service

10/23/23

Property tax rates expected to drop for Gonzales County jurisdictions

With appraised values up for nearly all of Gonzales County, local jurisdictions will be faced with lowering their existing property tax rates or risk holding a mandatory election in which voters … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/3/22

Pursuit, manhunt in Gonzales County nets armed suspect

Guadalupe and Gonzales County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Cedar Creek man Monday, April 3 after a pursuit through three counties that ended in an hour-long manhunt near Private Road … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/4/23

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

Unloaded gun found at GHS faculty parking lot

An unloaded firearm was found in the staff parking lot at Gonzales High School on Thursday, Nov. 17, after school hours, Gonzales ISD announced in a statement to parents and community members on … more

From staff reports | 11/18/22

Commissioners approve giving fee proceeds to Juvenile Probation

Gonzales County commissioners on Monday approved an agreement with the County Juvenile Probation Department to allocate money collected under the Local Truancy Prevention and Diversion Fund for a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/23

PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Service in Gonzales, Texas, May 31, 2021 [Photo gallery]

Gonzales County honored its war dead during a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 31 starting at 8 a.m. at Texas Heroes Square, on St. Joseph St. between St. Lawrence and St. Louis streets. The … more

5/31/21

Gonzales County ESD 1 ends membership of eight rescue team members

The Gonzales County Emergency Services District No. 1 rescue team terminated the membership of eight rescue teams members for failing to meet training and participation requirements, executive … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 2/22/23

Pre-trial hearing for EMS embezzlement case set for Friday

The couple accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the Gonzales County Emergency Medical Services will appear in court Friday, June 23, for a pre-trial hearing on charges of misapplication of … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/22/23

A rendition of how the new ESD No. 1 building in Gonzales, being built on Water Street, will look once it is finished.

Hisey: ESD continues to improve service for county

Dr. Commie Hisey, vice president of the Gonzales County Emergency Services District No. 1 board, gave an update on that organization to the Gonzales County Commissioners Court on Monday, July 24. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/23

Eastside Baptist hosts Back to School social

Nothing beats the Texas heat and back to school blues like cooling ice cream, and even cooler prizes. Eastside Baptist church is hosting a back to school community ice cream social and backpack … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/5/22

Gonzales woman remains in jail following Seguin traffic stop

A Gonzales woman remains in the Guadalupe County Jail in lieu of $85,000 bond after she was arrested during a March traffic stop in Seguin in which the driver of the vehicle was shot to death by … more

From staff reports | 4/4/23

Chamber president refutes allegations against executive director

Gonzales Chamber of Commerce Board President Wayne Baker said Monday, June 19, that a grievance committee has found allegations made against Chamber executive director Melissa Henderson of throwing a … more

From staff reports | 6/22/23

Gonzales Shooting Team claims one state championship at Ag Clays

The Gonzales Shooting Team hit it with their best shot at the TPWD Ag Clays 381 Tournament at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio and came home with a state championship earlier this month. … more

From staff reports | 6/23/23

Unemployment again increases in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County rose by another two-tenths of a percent in June 2023, according to state Labor Market Information (LMI) figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/27/23