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Carolyn Karrer

Carolyn Karrer, of Paris, Texas, died on July 30, 2023, just shy of her 83rd birthday. She was a lifelong student and teacher, a lifelong Democrat and United Methodist, and a proud wife and … more

8/9/23

Chamber unveils new online self-guided tourism website

Just before the annual Come and Take It Celebration was held last week in Gonzales, the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Visitor Center and Tour Gonzales unveiled an online, … more

Special to the Inquirer | 10/13/23

Teresa Cunningham, 9, hugs her goat, Finn. She will be showing Finn at the Gonzales County Youth Show this week. The show is in its 69th year.

Youth Show returns for 69th year this week

The Gonzales County Youth Show is back for its 69th year of providing opportunities to county youth to earn thousands of dollars in scholarship money, in addition to valuable lessons about life and … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 3/2/23

Stacey James

September 20, 1974 — August 4, 2023 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NIV) "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: —a time to be born and a time to die, … more

8/9/23

Commissioners declare October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’

Gonzales County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation Tuesday, Oct. 10, declaring October 2023 to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In reading aloud the proclamation, County Judge Pat … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/13/23

GISD hosts last community bond meeting

The Gonzales Independent School District made their last community presentation about the proposed $95.08 million bond package at Baker Boys BBQ Tuesday, Oct. 17. BACKGROUND The school … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/19/23

Participants last year walking from Gonzales to the Alamo to honor the Immortal 32 who fought for Texas Independence in the battle of the Alamo.

Fourth annual ruck march honors the Immortal 32

Thirty-two men marched from Gonzales to the Alamo to fight for Texas Independence in 1836; now more than 20 people will take that same 75-mile march this week in honor of the legacy of the Immortal … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 3/2/23

Commissioners: All future appointments must be advertised before being filled

Gonzales County commissioners voted Monday, May 8, to hold off on making new appointments to Gonzales County Historical Commission — or any other county appointments, including taxing entities … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/11/23

Frank Raphael Fryer, Sr.

Frank Raphael Fryer, Sr. was born on April 30, 1933 in Gonzales, Texas (Lone Oak Community). He was one of eight children born to Bessie Hopkins Fryer and Brack Fryer, Sr. He confessed to … more

8/9/23

Jailhouse Rock fundraiser to benefit County Jail Museum

It’s now or never if you want to buy tickets for the Gonzales County Jail Museum’s first-ever Jailhouse Rock fundraiser, to be held from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 10/13/23

Gonzales City Council discusses JB Wells rodeo contract

The Gonzales City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Oct. 12 at city hall. Gonzales Mayor Steve Sucher was not in attendance due to the loss of a family member, so … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/19/23

Maxine Flowers Drummer

Maxine Flowers Drummer, 74, of Precinct 1, Texas, died Thursday, May 12. She was born in Gonzales, Texas, on June 21, 1947, a daughter of the late Ernest Flowers Jr. and Ruth Ella … more

5/19/22

Unemployment rate decreases to 3.2 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County decreased from 3.5 percent in June 2022 to 3.2 percent in July 2022, the lowest rate of all seven counties which comprise the Golden Crescent Workforce Development … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/26/22

Nixon-Smiley calls for $38.9 million bond measure election

Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District trustees are hoping voters will support five propositions on the May 6 ballot that could raise more than $38.9 million in bonds for the … more

Special to the Inquirer | 3/2/23

GISD addresses bus driver shortage

School districts across the state of Texas have been plagued with a bus driver shortage, including Gonzales ISD. GISD Director of Operations Gene Kridler addressed the GISD School Board with a … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 5/11/23

Barbara Nell Chessher Walker

Barbara Nell Chessher Walker, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on August 1, 2023. Barbara was born on July 26, 1942, in Nixon, Texas to Doris Nell (Billings) and Lillard Hugh Chessher. … more

8/9/23

Gonzales CTE expanding beyond its available space

Gonzales High School’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) department has been providing students the skills they need to further their post-high-school career. Jennifer Ervin is the … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 10/19/23

Joyce Marie Fosselman

Joyce Marie Fosselman, 84, of Smithville, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born November 15, 1937 in Waelder, Texas the daughter of Delmar and Molly Frederick Fogle. She … more

5/19/22

Say that again, y’all

Local Texas residents will tell you “right quick” when you mispronounce landmarks across the state. Plenty of that correcting occurs in Central Texas, because some of our place names are … more

BY BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/26/22

Shooting suspect will make first court appearance in December

A woman accused of fatally shooting her ex-husband and another woman during a domestic dispute in August will make her initial court appearance on Dec. 12, according to the Gonzales County District … more

From staff reports | 11/3/22