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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

Gonzales Animal Control will provide free rabies shots

Gonzales dog and cat owners will get a chance to get their pets vaccinated at the Gonzales Animal Control Free Rabies shots event on Saturday, May 4. Melissa Cunningham, of Gonzales Animal … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/24/24

GISD Stuff the Bus donation drive returns

Come out to the Gonzales ISD Back to School Donation Drive for school supplies on Friday, Aug. 12, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at both Wal-Mart and HEB. This annual drive will benefit all students … more

Special to the Inquirer | 8/9/22

Main Street gets ready for second Back to School Bash

The new school year is around the corner and Gonzales Main Street will kick it off with a big bash. The second annual Back-to-School Bash will be held at Independence Square — which also … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 7/27/23

County keeping burn ban off for now due to rain

With rain in the forecast for most of this week, Gonzales County will leave off the burn ban for now, although commissioners are reserving the right to reinstate it if the weather dries up. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/26/23

Voters shoot down Waelder ISD bond proposals a second time

Waelder ISD voters again rejected two bond proposals totaling a combined $13.745 million in complete but unofficial returns Tuesday, Nov. 8. Proposition A was expected to have the best chance of … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/9/22

Cities, school districts see contested races in May 6 election

The filing deadline has passed for the May 6 municipal and school board elections and every city and school district within Gonzales County will have at least one race or measure on the ballot for … more

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

Come & Take It Bar & Grill hosts benefit for GCAM

Come & Take It Bar & Grill and the De La Garza family will host a benefit for Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries this Saturday, Oct. 28. GCAM is giving back to the community and asking people to bring non-perishable … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/26/23

Schmidt handily wins Gonzales County sheriff race

Republican incumbent Gonzales County Sheriff Keith A. Schmidt easily won election Tuesday night to finish out the next two years of his predecessor’s term in complete but unofficial … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/9/22

Waelder ISD pursues bond issue for a third time

For Waelder ISD, it is time to see whether the third time is the charm. For the third time in a calendar year, Waelder ISD will attempt to pass a bond issue to make improvements to their aging … more

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

Truck driver killed in US 90 wreck trying to avoid car

A fatal accident on Thursday, June 8 claimed the life of a tractor-trailer driver who it appears may have tried to minimize the collision he had with a vehicle near the intersection of US 90 and FM … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 6/15/23

Cattle Country Music Festival seeks mass gathering permit

Gonzales County commissioners will discuss a mass gathering permit at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, for a proposed Cattle Country Music Festival that could bring as many as 20,000 people to Gonzales … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/26/23

County to work on master plan for Courthouse

Gonzales County commissioners have authorized architect Tere O’Connell of Austin to begin working on a new master plan for the Gonzales County Courthouse with hopes of applying for preservation … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/16/23

Gonzales Healthcare Systems appoints Anzaldua to be new CEO

Gonzales Healthcare Systems announced Wednesday, Feb. 1, the appointment of Brandon Anzaldua to Chief Executive Officer position. Brandon Anzaldua first came to GHS in December 2019, taking on the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 2/1/23

Jobless rate falls to 3.5 percent in Gonzales County

Echoing trends both nationally and statewide, unemployment in Gonzales County dropped by half a point in September 2023, dipping from 4.0 to 3.5 percent, according to state Labor Market Information … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/26/23

County will implement new emergency mass notification service beginning Jan. 1

Gonzales County will implement a new emergency mass notification service called Hyper-Reach beginning Jan. 1, 2024, after commissioners took action at their regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13. … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 11/16/23

Commissioners discuss concerns about County Annex building deterioration

County commissioners expressed concerns at their Monday, July 10, meeting about structural issues with the Gonzales County Annex building on Sarah DeWitt Drive. They authorized County Judge Pat … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/14/23