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Two Gonzales locals heading to TJHRA Finals

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association again brings its finals to the JB Wells Park, Arena & Expo Center in Gonzales from Sunday, May 21 through Saturday, May 27 and two locals will get a chance … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/4/23

Main Street hosts Cinco de Mayo celebration

Gonzales Main Street will present a Cinco de Mayo celebration Saturday, May 6, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Texas Heroes Square in Gonzales. Admission to this family friendly event is free. There … more

From staff reports | 5/4/23

Feather Fest returns to Nixon this weekend

Nixon city officials are asking folks not to “chicken out,” but to “flock” to town for the 2023 Nixon Feather Fest on Cinco de Mayo celebration, to be held this Friday, May 5 … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/3/23

Waelder ISD asking voters to approve $10.3 million bond package

Early voting has ended, but polls will still be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Waelder City Hall for the Waelder Independent School District bond election. The district … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/3/23

Taking a walk back into time

The Rancho Nixon Historical Association hosted more than 200 guests at the Saturday, April 22 grand opening of the new Rancho-Nixon Historic Park. The park is located on Texas Highway 80 in the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/27/23

April sales tax allocations up for Gonzales County

Sales tax allocations for all four Gonzales County cities were up this month — especially Waelder, which had its best month ever recorded, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/27/23

Commissioners uphold Trammell appointment to ESD1 board

Jacey Trammell will remain on the Gonzales County Emergency Services District No. 1 Board of Directors after Gonzales County commissioners chose to uphold her appointment at their meeting Monday, … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/27/23

Late Gonzales Sheriff Ynclan to be memorialized in DC

The late Robert C. Ynclan, former sheriff of Gonzales County, will be honored and his name engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. The names of … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/27/23

Gonzales ISD, District 6 Trustee

The Gonzales ISD District 6 school trustee race will feature Ashley Molina facing off against Krystal Navejar on the May 6 ballot. The two candidates answered candidate questionnaires for the … more

4/27/23

Gonzales ISD, District 3 Trustee

The Gonzales ISD District 3 school trustee race will feature incumbent Glenn Menking facing off against challenger D’Anna Robinson on the May 6 ballot. The two candidates answered candidate … more

4/27/23

Gonzales City Council, District 3 Candidates

The Gonzales City Council District 3 race will feature Lorenzo Hernandez facing off against Douglas Durham on the May 6 ballot. The two candidates answered candidate questionnaires for the … more

4/27/23

Straight line winds, T-storms slam Gonzales

Gonzales residents spent the majority of a San Jacinto Day Friday morning cleaning up the aftermath of straight line winds from a severe thunderstorm that rocked the community hours … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/21/23

Nixon DJ arrested on child pornography charges

Nixon police, along with members of the Texas Attorney General’s Child Exploitation Task Force, arrested a popular DJ without incident on multiple charges of possession of child pornography on … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/20/23

Glow big or Go Home: Morgan Fun Run returns for third annual event

The annual Morgan Fun Run returns for its third annual event Saturday, April 22, at Independence Park. All proceeds from the event will go towards Morgan Farrar Memorial Scholarship that is … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/20/23

Rotary Club to host blood drive

The Gonzales Rotary Club will host a blood drive for South Texas Blood & Tissue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25. The blood bus will be in the parking lot of the Victoria College … more

From staff reports | 4/20/23

Clear out clutter at DuBose shred event

DuBose Insurance Agency in Gonzales is holding a community wide shred event in the DuBose Insurance parking lot on Saturday, April 22. This drive-thru event is open to the public from 8 a.m. to … more

From staff reports | 4/20/23

Annual Jim Price Spring Cleanup in Gonzales Saturday

It’s spring in Gonzales, and everyone knows what that means — spring cleaning time has arrived. The City of Gonzales has announced the date for the annual Jim Price Communitywide … more

From staff reports | 4/20/23

GISD: Teacher involved in testing probe no longer with district

Gonzales ISD is not releasing much information about a possible investigation into “concerns from students regarding the conduct of a teacher in relation to the administration of … more

From staff reports | 4/20/23

Autry named new Gonzales Police Chief

The Gonzales City Council named a familiar face as the city’s new police chief at the Thursday, April 13 meeting. The council came back from closed session regarding the open position at the … more

By VANDY VAN EPPS, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/20/23

Early voting begins Monday in May 6 election

Early voting begins Monday, April 24, for the May 6 municipal, school board and bond elections as every city and school district within Gonzales County will have at least one race or measure on the … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/20/23