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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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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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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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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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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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Preston Landry appointed as Gonzales Fire Chief

Longtime Gonzales firefighter Preston Landry was unanimously approved as Gonzales Fire Chief tonight after a provisional appointment to the post in August. Mayor Tim Riley recommended Landry to the temporary job after Tracey Normand left Gonzales to head Louisiana's Fire...

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Waste Pro services pushed back one day this week

Waste Pro has informed City Hall that its weekly pickup schedule has been modified for this week due to the ongoing winter weather event. All recycle and trash pickup will be pushed back one day. Recycle-today (Tuesday) instead of regular...

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Mayor Riley Declares Emergency anticipating Winter Storm

LOCAL DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe winter storm event forecasted by the National Weather Service, which may include sub-freezing temperatures, freezing rain, ice accumulation, and hazardous...

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Drive-thru window at City Hall to close on Fridays

Some months back the City of Gonzales transitioned to four day works weeks, with one exception, in keeping with the practice of neighboring municipal and governmental entities. In order to accustom billpayers to the new hours, he drive-thru window at...

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Eldridge LeBlanc named Citizen of the Year

Mayor Tim Riley proudly named Eldridge Romain LeBlanc as Gonzales' Citizen of the Year, giving LeBlanc the Key to the City during Monday's meeting of the Gonzales City Council. Mayor Riley with the LeBlanc family LeBlanc was joined by his...

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