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GISD CFO talks taxes regarding upcoming bond issue

With the Gonzales ISD $95.08 million bond election less than a month away, the district has been working hard to keep the community informed, especially regarding taxes. One of the big … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/28/23

New policy prevents off-duty vehicles from leaving Gonzales County

All county-owned vehicles will be required to stay within Gonzales County unless they are in use for official business after the Gonzales County Commissioners Court voted to adopt a new policy at … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/27/23

Major county intersection will change into all-way stop

A major Gonzales County intersection where a truck driver was killed earlier this year trying to avoid another vehicle will be converted into an all-way stop next week. Work is planned for … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/27/23

Investigators cite Holmes Food for five OSHA violations

A workplace safety investigation found that a Nixon poultry processor exposed employees to ergonomic hazards, a common industry safety concern and the cause of many injuries to its workers. The U.S. … more

9/27/23

Apaches, Longhorn alumnus passes away

Former Gonzales Apache and Texas Longhorn football player Kenneth Ehrig passed away Friday, Sept. 8 at the age of 75. Ehrig graduated Gonzales High School in 1966 and would later follow his … more

9/21/23

Sculpture unveiling at Gonzales library Sept. 30

There will be a sculpture unveiling ceremony held Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Robert Lee Brothers Jr. Memorial Library, 301 Saint Joseph Street, Gonzales. The work to be … more

9/21/23

Toni’s Food Store named Main Street Business of the Month

Gonzales Main Street is pleased to announce Toni’s Food Store as the Main Street Business of the Month for September. Located at 209 Saint Lawrence Street, Antonio “Toni” Espinoza … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/21/23

FOGAS closes shelter doors Sunday, Sept. 24

The Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter will close its doors for the last time on Sunday, Sept. 24, after 18 years of operation as the group has not renewed its contract with the city to provide a … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/21/23

GISD community bond meetings continue

With less than a month away from the Gonzales ISD bond election, the school district continues to hold community meetings explaining the bond proposal. The latest community bond was held at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

Mighty scoliosis warrior receives help from the community

A definition of “warrior” is “a brave or experienced soldier or fighter” and one 11-year-old in Gonzales matches that definition. Mason Camarillo, 11, was diagnosed with … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

City Council approves sale of Lynn Theatre to Durham-led group

The Lynn Theatre saga came to a positive conclusion at the Thursday, Sept. 14 Gonzales City Council meeting. The council approved selling the historic theatre building, located at 510 Saint Paul … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/21/23

Arrest warrant issued for woman after failure to appear on livestock theft charge

A woman accused of theft of livestock failed to show for a Wednesday, Sept. 13 hearing before 2nd 25th Judge Jessica Crawford and is now the subject of an arrest warrant. Meanwhile, in other … more

From staff reports | 9/14/23

Float Fest sinker: Sales tax allocation sees drop one year after big event

It looks like 2022’s Float Fest, which was held in Gonzales last July, did provide a nice bump to local sales taxes after all, according to figures received from Texas Comptroller Glenn … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/14/23

From patrol car to city manager’s desk

Thirty years after graduating from Victoria College’s Law Enforcement Academy, Tim Crow returned to the nest to complete what he started. “Throughout the years, I had always … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/14/23

Pilot Club looks to kick off weekend Wright with 5K, Deadlift competition

The Pilot Club of Gonzales will honor a longtime resident by hosting the Melanie Wright 5K Run/Walk & Deadlift Party at Independence Park this Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning at 7 a.m. This … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/14/23

Commissioners debate potential patrol vehicle take-home policy

For the second time in two weeks, Gonzales County commissioners discussed the usage of county-owned vehicles by the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office — particularly those that are taken … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 9/14/23

Texas Tire theft subject sought

A Katy resident is being sought in connection for credit/debit card abuse in reference to theft of more than $2,300 in tires from Texas Tire and Auto in Gonzales. According to a Gonzales Police … more

Special to the Inquirer | 9/13/23

Gonzales County departments battle 35-acre grass fire near Waelder

Gonzales County remains under a burn ban due to excessive drought and unsafe fire conditions, as evidenced by a grass fire which burned 35 acres Tuesday, Sept. 12 off County Road 444 north of … more

From staff reports | 9/12/23

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

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