The May 9 Nixon-Smiley school board meeting covered many important community issues, including budget, HB 4545 requirements, elementary stipends, student recognition, upcoming events, and safety …
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By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer
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5/19/22
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After the rejection of a $13.6 million bond measure by Waelder ISD voters, the school board has approved consideration of an issue of a maintenance and repairs bond that does not require a vote by …
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By CLAYTON KELLEY, For the Inquirer
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5/19/22
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Representatives of a 1,400-acre “solar farm” being built off Harwood Road north of Gonzales met with county commissioners on Monday, May 9, to discuss progress on the project and the …
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By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher
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5/19/22
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Gonzales County commissioners have tabled until May 23 an interlocal agreement to pay for radios for the various first responder agencies in the county until some concerns about the agreement are …
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By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher
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5/19/22
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The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association (TJHRA) and Gonzales have had a long, beneficial history together that the city of Gonzales hopes will continue for many more years to come.
“We love …
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By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher
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5/19/22
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Early voting began Monday, May 16, and will continue through Friday, May 20, at three locations in Gonzales County for the May 24 joint Democratic and Republican primary runoff election.
Voters …
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By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer
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5/16/22
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Gonzales Main Street, in conjunction with the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC), recently reimbursed Laurel Ridge Antiques and Gifts for projects completed on the historic three-story …
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Special to the Inquirer
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5/12/22
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Happy Apache Academy owners Amanda and James Barrie have made three members of their staff very happy Apaches by giving them scholarships to continue their education.
The Barries presented …
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By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher
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5/12/22
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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 …
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5/12/22
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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 …
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By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer
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5/11/22
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Preliminary property values from the Gonzales Central Appraisal District shows Gonzales County with a total overall market value of more than $9.1 billion for 2022.
GCAD chief appraiser John …
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By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher
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5/11/22
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Gonzales Community Advocates is sponsoring a property tax relief event, “Understanding and Navigating the Protest Process,” on Tuesday, May 17 at the Texian Heritage Conference Center, …
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By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer
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5/11/22
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The Gonzales High school drama club is seeking donations for the Katelyn “Katie” Olesya Carter Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of former Gonzales high school student Katie …
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By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer
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5/11/22
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An online search for his roots led one United States expatriate to come to Gonzales for the first time ever last month after discovering he is the great-great-great-great grandson of empresario Green …
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By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher
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5/11/22
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Nixon City Council has taken action prohibiting any new mobile homes from being installed within Nixon city limits. At their Monday, May 9, meeting, council members approved this housing amendment in …
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By CLAYTON KELLEY, For the Inquirer
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5/11/22
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Gonzales resident Nathan “Nate” Thomas, 60, was killed in a motorcycle fatality on U.S. Highway 183 last Monday night, May 2 at about 10:16 p.m.
The accident occurred between Lockhart …
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By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer
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5/11/22
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Gonzales County commissioners voted 3-2 Monday, May 9, to pay up to $1.8 million for handheld and mobile radios for the county’s first responders, but not before things got testy between …
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5/11/22
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Waelder ISD voters turned down a $13.6 million bond measure by a 165-98 vote Saturday night in complete but unofficial returns.
Voters also returned the two incumbents, Troy Dewayne Sullivan and …
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By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher
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5/8/22
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Smiley City Councilmember Lisa Dominguez Benavidez appears to have beaten incumbent Smiley Mayor Michael K. Mills by one vote, 69-68, in complete but unofficial returns.
Meanwhile, Melva …
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By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher
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5/8/22
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Gonzales mayoral candidates S.H. “Steve” Sucher and Isaac Anzaldua have advanced to a June 14 runoff election after complete but unoffical returns Saturday night.
Meanwhile, Gonzales …
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By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher
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5/7/22
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