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Gonzales Beautification Board rallies for a cleaner tomorrow

As the world gears up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, the call for environmental action resonates louder than ever. In the heart of the Lone Star State, Texans are rolling up their sleeves … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/4/24

Gonzales Track Results at Rice

100 meter dash: Lady Apaches: T. Smith (third place) and Kea’anna White (22nd place) Apaches: Davonte Smith (second place) and Rocky Gallegos (18 th place) 200 meter dash: … more

4/4/24

Gonzales Main Street introduces shuttle service for Cattle Country Music Festival

In an effort to enhance the experience for attendees of the Cattle Country Music Festival, Gonzales Main Street is thrilled to announce the introduction of shuttle services running from Friday, April … more

Special to the Inquirer | 4/4/24

Gonzales Athletes head to STCA All-Star games

The Gonzales Apaches and Lady Apaches will have plenty of representation at the second annual South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) All-Star games in Floresville Saturday, May 18. Six Gonzales … more

STAFF REPORT | 4/4/24

Unemployment rate increases to 4.0 percent in Gonzales County

Unemployment in Gonzales County increased to 4.0 percent in February 2024, continuing the year with the county placing the third highest of all seven counties which comprise the Golden Crescent … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/4/24

Mustangs fall to Northern Oaks

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs traveled to San Antonio for district match against the Great Hearts Northern Oaks Griffins Tuesday, April 2. The Mustangs fell to Northern Oaks, 13-3, in six innings … more

STAFF REPORT | 4/4/24

Mustangs fall to Eagles in five innings

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs hosted the Luling Eagles in their fourth district match of the season Thursday, March 28. The Mustangs fell to Luling, 17-1, in five innings and were handed their … more

STAFF REPORT | 4/4/24

Gonzales second annual Dog Extravaganza to be held April 28

Gonzales Dog Adoptions invites the community to their second annual Dog Extravaganza, Sunday, April 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church, 721 St Louis St., Gonzales. This event … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/4/24

Cole shuts out Mustangs

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs returned home Monday, March 25 for their third district match against the Cole Cougars. The Mustangs fell to the Cougars, 12-0, as Cole handed Nixon-Smiley its third … more

STAFF REPORT | 4/4/24

Gonzales named among most charming Texas river towns

Gonzales has been named among the most charming river towns in Texas, according to the World Atlas in an article listed on their website, worldatlas.com, “8 Most Charming River Towns In Texas … more

By BETTY COHN, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/4/24

Apaches earn first district win over JFK

The Gonzales Apaches earned their first district win of the season with 8-5 victory over the JFK Rockets on the road Thursday, March 28. The Apaches shut out JFK’s bats in three of the … more

STAFF REPORT | 4/4/24

Apaches senior first baseman Dakota DuBose (8) looks up for a fly ball in the district match against San Antonio JFK.

JFK splits season series with Apaches

The Gonzales Apaches hosted the San Antonio JFK Rockets for game two of the two-game series Tuesday, April 2. The Apaches took game one, 8-5, in San Antonio, but San Antonio JFK split the series … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 4/4/24

Emergency management getting ready for upcoming Cattle Country Music Festival

With just a week left to go before the inaugural Cattle Country Music Festival on April 12-14 in Gonzales, local emergency management officials have been getting ready for the influx of visitors the … more

By LEW K. COHN Inquirer Publisher | 4/4/24

Computer rendering of the moon and sun at the start of the eclipse

Chamber preparing for April 8 solar eclipse

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Visitors Center has been preparing for the upcoming April 8 solar eclipse and looking to help residents and visitors alike “create … more

From staff reports | 4/4/24

Russells plead no contest to lesser misdemeanor misapplication offense

A Gonzales couple accused of misappropriating money that belonged to the Gonzales EMS have pleaded no contest to a lesser-included offense and have made $7,000 restitution to the agency, their … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 4/3/24

Marion shuts out Mustangs in district tilt

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs traveled to Marion for a district match against the district-leading Bulldogs Friday, March 22. The Mustangs fell to the Bulldogs in a shut out 10-0 loss in five … more

STAFF REPORT | 3/28/24

Marion hands Lady Mustangs their first district loss

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs traveled to Marion for a district match against the Lady Bulldogs Friday, March 22. The Lady Mustangs and the Lady Bulldogs had a competitive first two innings … more

STAFF REPORT | 3/28/24

Lady Mustangs beat Cole, 15-5

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs returned home Tuesday, March 26 for their third district match against the Cole Lady Cougars. The Lady Mustangs got back on the winning path with a 15-5 win over … more

STAFF REPORT | 3/28/24

Lady Apaches freshman pitcher Dixie Rae Lester (10) pitches against the fourth ranked Cuero Lady Gobblers in a district rivalry match Monday, March 25

Cuero beats Lady Apaches in district showdown

The Gonzales Lady Apaches hosted the No. 4-ranked Cuero Lady Gobblers Monday, March 25. The Lady Apaches started the match slow, falling behind, 7-0, at the end of the fifth inning. … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 3/28/24

Lady Apaches freshman first baseman Alexis Hernandez (8) slides to second base in the district match against the Navarro Lady Panthers Friday, March 22.

Navarro stuns No. 23 Lady Apaches in walk-off

The No. 23-ranked Gonzales Lady Apaches traveled to Seguin for a district match against the Navarro Lady Panthers Friday, March 22. The match was originally set in Gonzales, but thunderstorms … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 3/28/24