Local News

Rodriguez selected for Texas Lions Hall of Fame

Gonzales Lion Andy Rodriguez was selected to be inducted into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame at the 2024 Texas Lions State Convention in Amarillo. Elevation of Lions into the Texas Lions Hall of …
The Thompsonville Cemetery Association, Thompsonville, accepts a GVEC Power Up grant for $19,461. The grant will be used to improve their multi-purpose Community Center. Pictured L to R: Thompsonville Ladies Club Secretary Tessa Goodman, Thompsonville Cemetery Association President LaVerne Davis, Thompsonville Cemetery Association Board of Directors Larry Hamm, GVEC External Review Committee Member Crissy Filla, Thompsonville Cemetery Association Board of Directors Nanette Monaghan, Thompsonville Cemetery Association Treasurer Betty Schroeder, and Thompsonville Ladies Club Member Cheri Willard.

GVEC awards 10 more Power Up™ Grants

The Power Up community grant program continues to grow, with ten more nonprofit organizations receiving nearly $171,000 in grants. These grants, which provide funding assistance for community …

Commissioners look at high PACE Building utility bills

The Gonzales Master Gardeners PACE Building has been generating more than just excitement about spring planting. Unfortunately, it has also been growing some large utility bills, County Judge Pat …

Gonzales PD talks updated animal ordinance

The Gonzales City Council recently approved changes to the animal control ordinance in their Thursday, April 14 meeting. Gonzales Police Chief Gayle Autry spoke to the Gonzales Inquirer about …

GPD vehicle involved in collision at US 183, Sarah DeWitt

A Gonzales police vehicle was involved in two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 183 and Sarah DeWitt Drive (US 90A) at about 7:21 p.m. Sunday, April 21. “On Sunday, April 21, 2024, …

Noon Lions Club Foundation receives donation to renovate playground

The Gonzales Noon Lions Club Foundation is embarking upon the expansion and renovation of the Lions Park Playground. They are excited to announce that the Gonzales Area Development Corporation (GADC) …

South Central Texas Economic Network announces 2024 Economic Development Summit

The South Central Texas Economic Network (SCTEN) is proud to announce an upcoming Economic Development Summit, scheduled for Monday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This pivotal event, a highlight of …
Photo galleries
PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff Robert Ynclan Funeral 09-09-2021
Photos from the funeral of Sheriff Robert Ynclan at the JB Wells Expo on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2021 Gonzales County First Day of School Photos!
Here are the first day of school photos that we have received. Check back again as we will update the gallery with additional photos. Please to pick up a copy of the Aug. 26 print edition of The …
Opinion

2024 is nothing but a tease

When I was a kid, back in the 80s — that’s 1980s, not 1880s, thank you very much! — we used to love to “psych” people. We’d hold out our hand as if inviting …

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 …

Unveiling the Healing Power of Hemp

In the realm of plant medicine, few have been as misunderstood and unfairly treated as hemp. As a medical professional with a passion for my patients’ health and well-being, I believe it is …

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 …