Category: Community

Recreation

Registration Now Open for 2026-2027 Gonzales Youth Basketball

The City of Gonzales is proud to announce the commencement of the 2026-2027 youth basketball season. The City's GYBL is now officially apart of the Junior NBA Leagues; which is the official youth basketball participation and grassroots program of the...

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Community

Gonzales Recreation Celebrates August Line Dance Class

The City of Gonzales Recreation Department proudly celebrated the conclusion of its August 2026 Line Dance Class yesterday, marking another successful adult recreation initiative aimed at promoting health, wellness, and community engagement. Held twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at...

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Community

Rest In Peace, Wally Taillon

Wally Paul Taillon, born on November 27, 1945, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 80. A proud member of his community, Wally served as President of The Jambalaya Festival Association for more than 20 years...

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Community

Gonzales to hold Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop

Help Shape the Future of Gonzales! The City of Gonzales invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to attend the Gonzales Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop. Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 PMPrice LeBlanc PACE Center220 South Irma BoulevardGonzales, LA 70737 Join...

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Community

City receives “A” Water Grade, committed to system improvements

Gonzales has earned an A grade on the 2025 Water Grade Report from the Louisiana Department of Health Louisiana Department of Health—receiving a score of 90 (out of 100). The grade was achieved after a 5-point bonus was awarded (see...

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Community

City demolishes squatters’ refuge in middle of Gonzales

The residential structure at 710 S Pleasant Ave had become a real nuisance in the middle of Gonzales nearly a decade ago. The subject of lengthy litigation, the city would eventually settle a claim with the former homeowners a few...

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Community

Freeland Jackson (public), John H. Carter (private) construction a boon to Gonzales

Two construction projects of note, one public and one private, are ongoing in the City of Gonzales. John H. Carter's facility is coming along, 11 phases of concrete slab having been completed, steel is going up. Freeland Jackson Center, long-awaited...

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Community

Fabian St will close to repair storm drain

The City of Gonzales' Streets & Drainage Department has announced the closure of Fabian Street (in Park Vista Subdivision) beginning Tuesday, April 21. The closure is necessary to repair a collapsed storm drain. The closure is anticipated to last through...

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Community

EAHS Spartanettes bring home another national title, to be recognized by city council

Coaches: Stevi Barrilleaux, Bailee Foncree, Allie Richard Dancers: Molly Kilgore- Captain, Mia Zarazua-Dover – Co-Captain Abigail Barleycorn- Lt. Capt. Lacie Gulino – Lt. Capt. Cydnei Briggs, Ka’Dyn Duhe, Ja’nae Wilson, Jaycee Carter, Kailey Melancon Emmaly Pastorchik, London Kelley, Ava Zarazua-Dover, Kensley Kling,...

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Community

City Hall hosts flag raising with Cultural Affairs Committee and CODOFIL

Tony and Stephanie Frederic, Cathy Luquette, Frank and Carol Frederic, Mike and Monica Frederic, Pamela Hughes, Rhonda Lamendola, Kate MacArthur, Bob Kosick, Randy and Sandy Alleman As the Gonzales Committee on Cultural Affairs prepares to embark on its trip to...

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