Opinion | The Gonzales Inquirer

The Gonzales City Council meeting was coming to an end Thursday, Aug. 10, when there was an exchange between Councilwoman Ronda Miller, Mayor Steve Sucher and Councilwoman Sherrie Koepp that revealed … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 8/16/23

Leave it to Violet

Dear Violet, I am a stay at home mom, but not because I want to be. My husband believes that a woman should be at home, as a mother and housekeeper, the home care taker, while the husband earns … more

9/23/22

Health discussion about trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of mental health condition that is the direct result of a traumatic, terrifying, stressful, or painfully emotional event. This condition is such that … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 1/23/23

Ectopic pregnancy

The process of pregnancy, and subsequent birth begins with a fertilized egg, which then implants into the lining of the uterus (womb), attaching and growing from that position. Pregnancy, … more

By Betty Cohn, Gonzales Inquirer | 9/30/22

Cross my heart

Dear Violet, My best friend, I’ll call her Carol, who I love dearly and have been friends with for over twenty years, is causing me many problems. Carol is kind, and thoughtful, as well as … more

9/8/22

A spoonful of 'sugar baby' won’t help this medicine go down

Dear Violet, My wedding day is in five weeks. I am seriously considering calling the whole thing off. but don’t want to make a mistake. I love my husband to be, as much as I possibly … more

5/6/22

Remembering Texas mommas on Mother’s Day this Sunday

In the United States, Mother’s Day 2022 will occur on Sunday, May 8. In Texas, there are not many people that are more important than our mothers. We hold them up to almost an unreachable … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/6/22

Sending young soldiers to war has long been Gonzales’ legacy

He stood there on the sidewalk outside Michelson's Café in Gonzales. The letter from the Army Draft Board said the bus would pick him up at 10 o’clock this morning. He glanced at … more

By Bob Burchard, Special to the Inquirer | 8/18/22

Nashville hot chicken

Hello everyone. My name is Parind Vora. I’m the chef/owner of Gonzales Bistro in charming downtown Gonzales. In this column we talk cooking, tricks to cooking, and sometimes eating. I … more

Cooking with Parind | 10/7/22

Heroes in out midst

Dear editor, We see them every day, we shake their hands and say, “Thank you for our service.” We see the caps and bumper stickers that they proudly wear and display, but do we … more

11/9/23

An apple a day leads to years

My wife and I are both in our seventies, in relatively good health, and active, for our age. I play golf once a week, and my wife gardens in our yard, plus she belongs to a group of other women who … more

12/29/22

Phoning it In

Dear Violet, I’m done. I am tired of the disrespect of fast food workers, of the rudeness of other drivers, of the lack of empathy in today’s societal relationships, and most of all I … more

10/20/22

For those sick from & tired of COVID-19

First, what is COVID-19? Coronavirus disease 2019 is a disease caused by a virus (SARS-CoV-2), discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. This disease is very contagious and very quickly became … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/12/22

Louis was right: we got robbed

Starting an article, or column, is usually somewhat difficult for most writers. However, this particular article has proven to be one of the hardest things I have had to write in my lifetime. … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/3/22

A tribute to a fellow sports nerd and friend

I’ve been covering sports for more than five years now, and during that time, I’ve met people from different fan bases. From the high school level to the professional level, sports … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/3/22

An Invitation to Heroic Fatherhood

Men of Gonzales… It’s time for a Revolution! In 1836, William Barrett Travis wrote: “I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the … more

By Ross Tieken, Special to the Inquirer (Paid advertising content) | 6/15/23

Let’s be thankful for Thanksgiving before jumping into Christmas

The city of Gonzales is already decked out for Christmas with lights and bows strewn across power lines throughout downtown. Some local businesses have also gotten into the holiday spirit by … more

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

Kingdom Rescue offers ‘best solution’ for continuing cat shelter

I am a founder of Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter (FOGAS) and have served as its treasurer and tax preparer since its inception. I attended the council meeting on Thursday and want to share these … more

By Judith Tor, Special to the Inquirer | 11/16/23

Should I let my husband sleep in a separate bedroom?

Dear Violet, My husband and I, we’ll call him “Joe,” have slept together in the same bed (and bedroom) for the entirety of our marriage, which will be 40 years this spring. I … more

1/16/23

TxDOT needs to address dangerous intersections before more lives are lost

Wednesday, Nov. 29, marked the 18th anniversary of the loss of my stepdaughter, Sarah, who died in an automobile accident near DeKalb in Bowie County. She was just 23 years old with her whole future … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/7/23