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GEDC approves paying for Memorial Museum upgrades

The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation will foot the bill for $325,000 in structural improvements to the Gonzales Memorial Museum after approving a budget amendment for that amount at their … more

Special to the Inquirer | 12/1/22

Gonzales Bistro named 2023 Wine Spectator award winner

In less than one year since its opening, the Gonzales Bistro has managed to earn impressive kudos from one of the world’s most prestigious wine industry magazines. Chef Parind Vora’s … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/6/23

Caldwell County approves incentive agreement to build bigger Buc-ee’s

What’s bigger than Buc-ee’s? A bigger Buc-ee’s. The Caldwell County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, April 12, unanimously approved a Chapter 381 incentive agreement to … more

From staff reports | 4/22/22

Elaine Turner

Graveside services for Elaine Turner will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Harwood Cemetery in Harwood, Texas. Rev. Spain Trask will officiate. There will be no … more

7/6/22

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football predicts locals teams’ seasons

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine released its 2022 edition this week for coaches, players, sports journalists and Texas high school football fans. The magazine covers every high … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/11/22

Deputies search for Waelder hit-and-run driver

Gonzales County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident with a utility pole inside the city of Waelder the night after Thanksgiving. According to … more

Special to the Inquirer | 12/1/22

Logan Insurance recognized as Main Street Business of the Month for July 2023

Insurance is not usually considered a “sexy” business, but being a part of downtown Gonzales, Texas, for more than 60 years is something we do find pretty attractive. Located at 516 … more

Special to the Inquirer | 7/6/23

Emergency management ready for Float Fest 2022

Gonzales County Emergency Management director Jimmy Harless said the 2022 Float Fest, which will make its Gonzales debut later this month, could be the biggest event in terms of crowd size ever held … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/6/22

Why super teams kill the fun in the sports

I’ve been a sports fan for many years, but the one thing that bothers the heck out of me when it comes to professional sports is “super teams.” The definition of a “super … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/11/22

County contracts with Brazos, Bell for juvenile detention

Gonzales County on Nov. 14 agreed to additional contracts for secure, short-term detention services for juvenile offenders with both Brazos and Bell County during their regular meeting. The reason … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/1/22

New staffers assume roles at Gonzales Chamber

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture recently added two new staff members at the Chamber office, 304 Saint Louis St. Laurie Cook is the new operations coordinator for the Chamber. … more

Special to the Inquirer | 11/21/23

New Chamber director knows allure of heritage tourism

The new executive director for the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Melissa Henderson, is familiar with the allure of heritage tourism and how it could benefit a community like … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/6/22

Boys will be boys

Dear Violet, My husband and I have one child, a boy, who just turned four years old. Our son loves to play with dolls, and play dress up, as well as toy cars and “good guys/bad … more

8/11/22

Unemployment rate remains steady at 3.1 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County remained steady at 3.1 percent in October 2022, the second to lowest rate of all seven counties which comprise the Golden Crescent Workforce Development Area, … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 12/1/22

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

Gonzales man gets 10 years for solicitation of minor

A Gonzales man was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice — Institutional Division by senior judge Dwight E. Peschel in the 25 th Judicial District Court on Nov. 3 … more

From staff reports | 11/21/23

Water Conservation District encourages community to be mindful of water consumption

The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District wants to remind residents and businesses to be mindful of the water they are using. According to the US Palmer Drought Severity Index, … more

By Clayton Kelley, For the Inquirer | 7/7/22

Concerned citizens came out to a Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District public hearing at the Gonzales County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 11, to hear plans about how Guadalupe Basin River Authority (GBRA) plans to pump an extra 9,000 acre feet of water from the Carrizo Springs Aquifer.

Citizens express concerns about GBRA permit at public hearing

Many citizens of Gonzales and surrounding areas expressed their concerns Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Gonzales CountyUnderground Water Conservation District public hearing regarding the Guadalupe-Blanco … more

By CLAYTON KELLEY, For the Inquirer | 10/13/22

Commissioners appoint two to Gonzales County SART

Gonzales County commissioners on Monday, Nov. 28, unanimously appointed the First Assistant County Attorney David Smith and interim Waelder Police Chief Cesar Lopez to the Gonzales County Sexual … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 12/1/22

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