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Juanita Jane Baker Iley
Juanita Jane Baker Iley, 75, of Gonzales, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born in Gonzales on April 6, 1949 to Zilmon J and Florence Townsend Baker. Juanita enjoyed tending her plants and taking care of her beloved dog Boots. She was an avid reader and had filled several Kindles with books she loved. She loved to cook and was forever making certain that everyone was fed and cared for. Juanita adored her grandchildren who called her Nanny. She was a loving and doting wife to Kenneth for nearly 52 years.
Two-vehicle head on crash sends two to the hospital
A two vehicle head-on collison at State Highway 111 E and FM 1447 between Yoakum and the Crossroads was reported on the morning of April 22. Traffic was delayed for about an hour. A call came in at 7:59 a.m. to the Yoakum Police Department regarding the accident. Yoakum Emergency Medical Services, Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Lavaca County Sherrif Office, and the Lavaca County Emergency Medical Services were on the scene. The highway was closed for a medical helicopter to land. One male was transported to the a hospital in Victoria and one male was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Kyle. No other reports were provided at press time.
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) has contributed $26,000 to help fund the project. By replacing the existing playground structures with one large, ADA-compliant playground, they...
Gonzales County track teams compete at regionals
--GONZALES— The Gonzales track teams traveled the Kingsville for the 4A Regional meet, and all the athletes finished in the top 15. Senior Tiana Smith finished sixth overall in the 100 meter dash and junior Jayda Glass finished fourth in the 400 meter dash. Junior Jermain Upshaw finished sixth...
Gonzales Animal Control will provide free rabies shots
Gonzales dog and cat owners will get a chance to get their pets vaccinated at the Gonzales Animal Control Free Rabies shots event on Saturday, May 4. Melissa Cunningham, of Gonzales Animal Control, has been working with many vet clinics and different organizations to provide rabies vaccines for those in the community, she said.
'Someone’s dropping the ball' | Nixon parents distraught over delayed notice from school officials after daughter's life threatened by student
NIXON, Texas — The parents of a Nixon girl, whose life was threatened by a 10-year-old boy a couple weeks ago, have lost trust in the school district. “Someone’s dropping the ball as to why procedures aren’t being followed,” said John Perez, father of the 9-year-old girl who attends elementary school at Nixon-Smiley CISD.
Inside Chase Rice's Wild Weekend at the Cattle Country Music Festival in Texas: Photos (Exclusive)
Hosted at a ranch in Gonzales, Texas on April 12-14, the inaugural Cattle Country featured headlining sets by Eric Church, Whiskey Myers and Koe Wetzel. Additional acts included Hailey Whitters, The War & Treaty, BRELAND and Tanya Tucker, as well as others such as Chase Rice, 38. Sneak an exclusive peek inside the country star's weekend below!Cattle Country is an independent music festival produced by Bruce Kalmick, Marcus Federman and Bryan Bulte through WHY&HOW Ventures.Hop on InNormally when I play a festival, I don't have much time to just hang out. Cattle Country was different though! My manager Bruce is...
10-Year-Old Texas Boy Who Confessed To Fatally Shooting A Sleeping Man When He Was 7 Will Not Face Charges
A 10-year-old Texas boy, who confessed to fatally shooting a sleeping man when he was only 7 years old, will not face any criminal charges for the murder, according to authorities. RELATED: Newport News Police Reveal Boy Used His Mother’s Gun To Shoot Teacher Abby Zwerner On Thursday (April 18), the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office ... Read more The post 10-Year-Old Texas Boy Who Confessed To Fatally Shooting A Sleeping Man When He Was 7 Will Not Face Charges appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
‘I told you we weren’t going to stop, son!’
Brenham resident Laura Fontenot keeps a photo of her beloved nephew Brandon Rasberry on her refrigerator and speaks to it every day since he was killed more than two years ago in Nixon. She talks to her nephew and assures him he is loved, has not been forgotten and that...
Woman faces charges of theft in DeWitt County
DEWITT COUNTY, Texas - Authorities in DeWitt County have charged Alyssa Danielle Phelps, 37, with tampering with a governmental record and theft. The Texas Education Agency has confirmed it has an open investigation on Phelps who is an educator in the Westhoff ISD. She started working in the district in 2016.
Keith Steen Glass
On April 11, 2024, Keith Steen Glass at age 53, surrounded by his adoring family, pushed away his wheelchair and ran gloriously into the arms of Jesus and into his eternal home. Keith was born on October 5, 1970, to Roy Donald Glass and Robbie Lou Hinton Glass. Keith completed...
Lady Apaches gets ready for run in playoffs
The Gonzales Lady Apaches closed out a historic season with a second place finish in district; now they set their eyes on the playoffs Friday, April 26 against Wimberley. The Lady Apaches finished district with a 7-3 record in District 28-4A and will take on the Lady Texans who finished 5-5 in District 27-4A.
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