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Best of Gonzales County RECORD TURNOUT? WE HAD THAT, TOO! For the first time in its history, the Given the shutdowns, The Inquirer already planning an expanded food Gonzales Inquirer’s Readers’ Choice decided to add online voting through and drink competition. Maybe there Contest used online voting in addition its web site, www.gonzalesinquirer. are some categories that you would to in-paper ballots. The results were com, in late October and early like to see end? Either way, just drop an nearly 3,000 people took part in voting, November. e-mail to publisher Steve Fountain at casting more than 73,000 votes across The results you find in this section [email protected]. more than 140 categories! reflect the combined print and online You will find two lists inside. The first The in-paper voting was conducted totals. Both votes used the same is a list of winner by category. The in April before COVID-19 pandemic categories and finalists. second is a list of winner by their restrictions and shutdowns hit schools As we look forward to 2021, we’d like name, so you may see how many and businesses. Several hundred to know which categories you want us awards each business or individual ballots were submitted. to consider adding. The Inquirer is won. 8 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25, 2020 • GONZALESINQUIRER.COM • /GonzalesInquirer • @GonzInquirer WINNERS BY CATEGORY BEST ACCOUNTANT BEST BEAUTY SHOP BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK BEST CONVENIENCE BEST ELECTED OFFICIAL 1. DeeDee Larum 1. Studio Envy 1. Cow Palace STORE/GAS 1. Pat Davis 2. Suzanne Zaitz 2. Shear Designs 2. Guerra’s Grill 1. Buc-ee’s 2. Connie Kacir 3. Leann Wolf 3. Come And Style It & Company 3. Blakes 2. Diamond A/Goss 3. Lona Ackman 3. Circle G Truck Stop BEST ANTIQUE STORE BEST BED AND BREAKFAST BEST CHILI BEST ELECTRICIAN 1. Main Street Antiques 1. Belle Oaks 1. Sonny’s BEST COSMETICS 1. Brian Massie (BNM Electric) 2. Laurel Ridge 2. Big D Ranch Bunkhouse 2. Guerra’s Grill 1. Hayley Lavon Makeup 2. Tommy Avant (T Electric) 3. 321 Popup 3. Annie Oakley Bed & Breakfast 3. Cow Palace 2. Makeup By Kali (Kali Sepulveda) 3. Frank Wallace Electric 3. Walmart BEST APPLIANCE STORE BEST BODY SHOP BEST CAMPGROUND/RV PARK BEST ELECTRICIAN BUSINESS 1. Edwards 1. Allen’s Body Tech 1. Palmetto State Park BEST COSTUME JEWELRY 1. Brian Massie (BNM Electric) 2. Kessler Appliance 2. A.C. Collision Center 2. Lake Wood Park 1. Angels and Outlaws 2. T ELECTRIC (Tommy Avant) 3. Rent-A-Center 3. Jeff’s Auto Paint & More 3. 4L RV Ranch 2. Walmart 3. Roeber Electric 3. Shear Designs BEST APPETIZERS BEST BOUTIQUE BEST CHIROPRACTOR BEST EMS WORKER 1. Running M Bar and Grill 1. Angels and Outlaws 1. Gary Heximer BEST CRAFT STORE 1. Jennifer Miller 2. Come & Take It Bar & Grill 2. Shear Designs 2. Healing Hands (Seguin) 1. Dollar Tree 2. Jess Fullilove 3. Elks Lodge 3. China Basket 3. Walter Nickells 2. Purple Cactus Potteri 3. Allen Linebrink 3. Walmart BEST ARCHITECT BEST BREAKFAST BEST CIVIC CLUB BEST FAMILY 1. Tim Gescheidle 1. Matamoras 1. Lion’s Club BEST DELI ENTERTAINMENT 2. Arnold Guerra 2. Mi Lupitas 2. 4-H 1. HEB 1. Lynn Theatre 3. Joel Villegas Construcción 3. Cow Palace 3. Pilot Club of Gonzales 2. Saint George’s Deli 2. Palmetto State Park 3. Subway 3. Purple Cactus Potteri BEST AUTO PARTS BEST BREAKFAST TACOS BEST CNA 1. Auto Zone 1. Matamoras 1. Tony Vega (Gonzales BEST DELIVERY DRIVER BEST FARM EQUIPMENT 1. E-Barr 2. O’Reillys 2. Mi Lupitas Memorial Hospital) 1. David Janota 3. Mr. Taco 2. W B Farm & Ranch Supply 3. NAPA Irle Auto and Truck Parts 2. Courtney Voigt (Heights) 2. Josh Daniel 3. Tractor Supply 3. Monte Hernandez BEST BUFFET 3. Laura Romo (Gonzales BEST AUTO REPAIR Memorial Hospital) 1. Cow Palace BEST FARM SUPPLY STORE 1. Allen’s Body Tech BEST DENTIST 2. Jeff’s Auto 2. Toni’s 1. E-Barr BEST COACH 1. Senan Abd (Gonzales Dental) 3. A.C. Collision Center 3. Yang’s 2. Fehner & Sons 1. Joey Carrizales 2. Dr. Haug 3. Tractor Supply (Gonzales High School) 3. Dr. Adam Panos BEST BACKHOE/TRACTOR BEST BUILDING SUPPLY 2. Donna Smith SERVICE 1. McCoys BEST FEED STORE (Gonzales Elementary School) BEST DETAIL SHOP 1. EF Ehrig & Sons LTD 2. Gonzales Building Center 1. Fehner & Son Grain Co. LP 3. Coach Pruitt 1. Sudz Car Wash 2. DJ Richter 3. W.B. Farm & Ranch Supply 2. E-Barr (Gonzales High School) 2. Eric’s Detail Shop 3. C.J. 3. Purina Mills BEST CAR SALESPERSON 3. West Motors (Felicia Rios) BEST BANK/FINANCIAL 1. Bret Hill (Caraway Ford) BEST COFFEE BEST FERTILIZER INSTITUTION 2. Arnold Guerra (Seguin Chevrolet) 1. Texpresso BEST DOCTOR 1. Lindemann 1. RBFCU 3. Curtis Schramm 2. McDonald’s 1. Commie Hisey (Sievers Medical 2. E-Barr 2. Sage Capital Bank (Benny Boyd Gonzales) 3. Mr. Taco Clinic) 3. 7-H Hand Farm 3. First National Bank 2. David Meredith BEST CARPENTER BEST COMMUNITY 3. Todd Crawford BEST FINE DINING BEST BANK TELLER 1. Arnold Guerra FESTIVAL/EVENT 1. La Bella Tavola 2. Tommy Huber 2. GiGi’s 1. Jerica (Sage Capitol) 1. Come and Take It BEST DOLLAR/ 3. Raymond Malatek 3. Running M 2. Krystal Pullin (FNB) 2. Main Street Concert Series DISCOUNT STORE 3. Symantha (Sage Capital Bank) 3. City-Wide Yard Sale 1. Dollar Tree BEST CASHIER 2. Dollar General BEST FINE JEWELRY 1. Liz (Dollar Tree) 1. Storey Jewelers BEST BARBECUE BEST COMMUNITY ICON 3. Family Dollar 2. Tiffany Lamprech (McCoys) 1. Daisy Scheske Freeman 2. Spaces Sublime 1. Baker Boys 3. Billy (H-E-B) 2. Gonzales Food Market 2. Rob Brown BEST DOUGHNUTS 3. Liz Reilly 1. Daylight Donuts BEST FIREARMS 3. Sonny’s BEST CATERER 1. Fehner & Son Grain Co. LP 2. Hometown Donuts 1. Baker Boys 2. Seguin Gold & Guns BEST COMMUNITY 3. Snowflake Donuts BEST BARBER 2. Guerra’s 3. Boedeker Brothers Armory 1. Rocky Gallegos (Come and Fade It) 3. Werners/Shiner VOLUNTEER 2. Chachi Carrizales (Gentlemans 1. Daisy Scheske Freeman BEST DRILLING COMPANY BEST FIREFIGHTER Barber Shop) BEST CATTLE COMPANY 2. Britney Jones Caka 1. Lonestar Drilling 1. Cody Whitehead 3. Vic and Joe’s 1. Gonzales Livestock Market 3. Jessie Holt Campion 2. Hazelett Drilling, Inc. 2. Wade Zella 2. Graham Cattle Company 3. Link Bensen 3. Keith Schmidt BEST BARTENDER 3. Southern Livestock Co. BEST COMPUTER SERVICE 1. Bessie Gegaj (Come and Take It Bar 1. Greg’s Computer Service BEST DRIVE THRU BEST FISHING HOLE and Grill) BEST CHILD CARE 2. Cliff Davis 1. D&D Liquor 1. Guadalupe River 2. Madison Musick (Running M) 1. Happy Apache Academy 3. Colden Gillet 2. Dairy Queen 2. Palmetto State Park 3. Davilla Arriola (Mr. Taco) 2. Christian Kids 3. Sonic 3. Lake Wood BEST CONTRACTOR/ BEST BEAUTICIAN BEST CHILDREN’S WEAR REMODELING BEST DRY CLEANERS BEST FLORIST 1. Cynthia De La Rosa (Studio Envy) 1. Walmart 1. Landry Remodeling 1. Victory Cleaners 1. Persons 2. Jamie Burton (Thrive) 2. China Basket 2. Arnold Guerra 2. City Dry Cleaners 2. BZ’s 3. Vanessa Vara (Better Image) 3. Angels & Outlaws, Inc 3. Tommy Huber 3. Come and Wash It 3. H-E-B
SERVING GONZALES COUNTY SINCE 1853 THANK YOU 2020 EVERYONE!!! FOR VOTING Best of Gonzales County HARWOOD HEATING & AIR THE NUMBER ONE Thank You Everyone for voting AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY Mi Lupita’s Taco House IN GONZALES AND THE Best Mexican Food SURROUNDING AREA. And Betty Reyna Best Wait Person In Gonzales and the Surrounding Area!
Customer satisfaction is OUR #1 Goal when it comes to cooling and heating needs, whether it be commercial or residential. WITHOUT THE GOOD PEOPLE, OF GONZALES AND SURROUNDING AREAS, NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE. WE WILL TRAVEL ANY WHERE TO SOLVE A PROBLEM. Big City Quality – Small Town Prices Call Dean on his mobile phone @ 830-857-5476 Thank You Again From, Dean and Margaret Seitz – Owner’s A special thanks to Antonio Flores 613 N. Saint Joseph • Gonzales, Texas for helping to make this award possible. 830-672-3597 License #TACLB018497E / GonzalesInquirer • @GonzInquirer • GONZALESINQUIRER.COM • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25, 2020 9 Thank You Everyone for voting
SERVING GONZALES COUNTY SINCE 1853 D&D Liquor 2020 Best Liquor Store
Best of Gonzales County Best Drive Thru Runner Up: Best Gift Shop Runner Up: James Ara – Best Salesperson In Gonzales and the Surrounding Area! 2020SERVING GONZALES COUNTY SINCE 1853
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1110 N. Sarah Dewitt Drive | Gonzales, TX 78629 Finest in Gonzales • Convenient Drive-Up Window GonzalesHealthcare.com Owners: John and Cathy Dubose • 830-672-9477 830.672.7581 102 W. Wallace @ Water St. • Gonzales
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 10 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25, 2020 • GONZALESINQUIRER.COM • /GonzalesInquirer • @GonzInquirer
BEST FRENCH FRIES BEST HARDWARE 1. McDonalds 1. McCoys 2. Whataburger 2. Gonzales Building Center 3. Guerra’s Grill 3. W B Farm & Ranch Supply
BEST FRIED CHICKEN BEST HEALTH/FITNESS BUSINESS 1. Rusty Rooster 1. Thrive 2. Golden Chick 2. Revival 3. Cow Palace 3. Diamond Gym 3. Polemistis CrossFit BEST FUNERAL SERVICES 1. Seydler-Hill Funeral Home BEST HEATING/AC 2. Buffington Funeral Home 1. Harwood Heating 3. Harris Funeral Home Inc 2. Kardosz Inc 3. GVEC BEST FURNITURE STORE 1. Edwards BEST HIKING TRAIL SERVING GONZALES COUNTY SINCE 1853 2. Spaces Sublime 1. Palmetto State Park 3. Rent-A-Center 2. City Park 2020 BEST GIFT SHOP BEST HOSPITAL 1. China Basket 1. Gonzales Memorial Hospital 2. Spaces Sublime 2. Seton E.B. Davis (Luling) 3. D & D Liquor 3. Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Best of Gonzales County
BEST GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BEST HOT SAUCE 1. Joesph “Poochie” Kridler 1. Matamoras 2. David Janota 2. Guerra’s 3. Liz Longoria 3. Mi Lupitas
BEST GROCERY STORE BEST HOTEL/MOTEL 1. HEB 1. Dilworth Inn 2. Farmer’s Daughter 2. The Alcalde Hotel by OYO Thank You Everyone 3. Walmart 3. La Quinta Inn
BEST HAMBURGER BEST ICE CREAM/YOGURT 1. Guerra’s Grill 1. Dairy Queen for voting 2. Cow Palace 2. Sweet B’s 3. Friday’s (Shiner) 3. H-E-B
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The Best Storage Units Scott Dierlam, Agent Thank you for taking the time to vote for us in In Gonzales and the Surrounding Area! 1212 E Sarah Dewitt Drive the 2020 Readers’ Choice Best of Gonzales Gonzales, TX 78629 Bus: 830-672-9661 County Awards. It means a lot coming from 2929 Business Hwy 183 N. www.scottdierlam.com the county that we work so hard to serve! Gonzales, Texas 78629
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2020 READERS CHOICE RECIPIENT
Best Doughnuts Come on by Daylight for a sweet treat! BURCHARD Thank you for all your support!” ABSTRACT COMPANY 2020SERVING GONZALES COUNTY SINCE 1853
Best of Gonzales County Daylight Donuts 2001 Water St • Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-7999 burchardabstractcompany.com / GonzalesInquirer • @GonzInquirer • GONZALESINQUIRER.COM • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25, 2020 11
BEST ICED TEA BEST LAW FIRM 1. Matamoras 1. Ortman/Fullilove 2. Golden Chick 2. Reese & Escobar, LLP Thank You to Everyone 3. Cow Palace 3. Burns & Burns
BEST INSURANCE AGENT BEST LAWN AND GARDEN PRODUCTS for voting 1. Scott Dierlam (State Farm Insurance) 1. Walmart 2. Brittney Caka (Farm Bureau) 2. H-E-B 3. Renee Rathmann (Logan Insurance) 3. Tractor Supply Co.
Allen’s Body Tech BEST INSURANCE COMPANY BEST LAWYER 1. State Farm Insurance 1. Christie Fullilove 2. DuBose Insurance 2. Robert Bland 3. Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company The Best Auto Shop 3. Eddie Escobar BEST INTERNET PROVIDER 1. GVEC BEST LIQUOR STORE and Best Body Shop 2. GVTC 1. D&D Liquor 3. Spectrum 2. First Shot
BEST ITALIAN FOOD BEST LIVE PLAY PERFORMANCE In Gonzales and the 1. La Bella Tavola 1. Running M Bar and Grill 2. Olive Garden (New Braunfels) 2. Crystal Theatre Surrounding Area! 3. GG Steaks & Spirits 3. Templin BEST INVESTMENT FIRM BEST LOAN COMPANY 1. Edwards Jones (Dane King) 1. RBFCU 2. Edward Jones (Stephanie Hendershot-Hill) 3. RBFCU Wealth Management 2. Sage Capital 3. Gonzales National Bank BEST KIDS MEAL SERVING GONZALES COUNTY SINCE 1853 1. McDonalds BEST LOCAL BAND OR MUSICIANS 2. Guerra’s Grill 1. Brandi Behlen 3. Dairy Queen 2. D.J. Ritcher 3. 183 South Band BEST LANDSCAPING/ GROUND MAINTENANCE BEST LUNCH SPECIAL 2020 1. John Parr 1. Cow Palace 2. Ibarra and Son 2. Mi Lupitas 3. GLZ Landscaping 3. Running M Best of Gonzales County Who are we thankful for?... Our Customers! Thank you for your votes – its an honor to serve you! Allen’s Body Tech, Inc.
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BEST MANICURIST BEST NIGHT CLUB/BAR BEST PLACE TO WORK BEST RENTAL CENTER BEST TEACHER 1. Ms. Nails 1. Come and Take It Bar and Grill 1. H-E-B 1. Rent-A-Center 1. Tamela Baker (Gonzales 2. Linda’s Nails 2. Running M 2. Gonzales Health Care Systems 2. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Elementary School) 3. HA Country Nails 3. GiGi’s 3. Sage Capital Bank 3. Aaron’s 2. Carlo Melchor 3. Brandi Pish (North Avenue) BEST MARGARITA BEST NURSE BEST PLANT NURSERY BEST RESTAURANT 1. Carrie Tinsley (Gonzales Home 1. Mr. Taco 1. Gonzales Wholesale Nursery 1. Cow Palace BEST THRIFT STORE 2. Running M Health) 2. Janak Bros. 2. Mi Lupita Taco House 1. 321 Pop Up 3. Come and Take It Bar and Grill 2. Stacy Davis (Sievers) 3. Melchor Tree Farm Inc. 3. Matamoros Taco Hut 3. Kelly Rathmann (Dr. Koerner) 2. Wild Goose Chase 3. Grammy’s BEST MARKETING/DESIGN BEST PEACE OFFICER BEST RESTROOM/MENS BEST NURSE PRACTIONER 1. Jessie Holt 1. Matt Atkinson 1. Buc-ee’s 1. Todd Crawford (Sievers) BEST TIRES 2. Reese’s Print Shop & Office 2. Mark Hastings 2. Goss BBQ 2. Diana Picha 1. Tuch Tires 3. Personal Impressions 3. Josh Garcia 3. Circle G 3. Diane (Sievers) 2. Chavez Tire Shop BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST BEST PLUMBING BUSINESS BEST RESTROOM/WOMENS 3. Quality Auto 1. Michelle Decker BEST NURSING HOME/ 1. Turk-Pavlock 1. Buc-ee’s 2. Lenore Estrada ASSISTED LIVING 2. Wilkerson Plumbing 2. Goss BBQ BEST TITLE COMPANY 3. Tara Stuart 1. Heights 2. Texan 3. Walker Plumbing 3. Circle G 1. Burchard Abstract 2. Allied Title BEST MECHANIC 3. Romberg House BEST POSTAL CARRIER BEST ROYALTIES COMPANY 1. Benji Hill (3-G Livestock) 1. Josh Daniels BEST TRUCK DRIVER 2. Joe Zuniga (Quality Tire) BEST OIL CHANGE 1. Burchard Abstract 2. David Janota 1. Johnny Paul Rathmann (3-G 3. Jeffrey (Jeff’s Auto) 1. Quick Lube 2. EOG Resources 2. Texas Express Lube & Auto 3. Pamela Moore Livestock) 3. Caraway Ford BEST SALAD BAR 2. Briant Hand (7H) BEST MEXICAN FOOD BEST POULTRY SUPPLY 1. Mi Lupitas 1. Cow Palace 3. Dorothy Cantu BEST PEST CONTROL 1. E-Barr 2. Running M 2. Matamoras 2. W B Farm & Ranch Supply 1. Annie Oakley 3. Gonzales Elks Lodge #2413 BEST TRUCKING COMPANY 3. Mr. Taco 3. South Texas Poultry Supply 2. Orkin/Wilbert Benes 1. 3-G Livestock MR. GONZALES COUNTY 3. Angel Pest Control BEST SALESPERSON 2. 7H Hand Farms BEST PRE-OWNED AUTO 1. Christina M. Melchor (Storey 1. Pat Davis DEALERSHIP 3. Stewart Trucking 2. Forrest Hamilton BEST PET GROOMING Jewelers) 1. West Motors 3. Tommy Huber 1. Stacy Garcia (Comfy Pet) 2. Britney Caka (Farm Bureau) 2. Caraway Ford/Gonzales BEST VETERINARIAN 2. Shiner Bark Pet Resort 3. James Ara (D&D Liquor) 3. Benny Boyd Chrysler Dodge Ram 1. John Withers MRS. GONZALES COUNTY 3. Pawsitively Divine Grooming Salon 2. Mr. Glass 1. Daisy Scheske Freeman BEST SANDWICHES BEST PRINCIPAL 3. Gonzales County Veterinarian 2. Deidra Voigt BEST PHARMACIST 1. St. George Deli 1. Wanda Fryer (North Avenue 3. Shirley Goss 1. Bruce Blackwell (Walmart) 2. Subway Intermediate School) BEST WAIT PERSON 2. Sharon Raley 3. Running M BEST MIXED DRINK 2. Nikki Nerada (Gonzales Elementary 1. Betty Reyna (Mi Lupitas) 3. Mohrmanns School) 1. Come and Take It Bar and Grill BEST SCHOOL 2. Besard Gegaj (Come and Take It) 3. Allison Morrow (Gonzales High 2. Running M 1. Gonzales Elementary School 3. Lauren (Templin) BEST PHARMACIST School) 3. GG Steaks and Spirits TECHNICIAN 2. Grace Christian Academy 1. Bruce Blackwell (Walmart) 3. Gonzales High School BEST WEDDING VENUE BEST MONEY BEST PRINTING 1. Zedler Mill 2. Dora Moreno (HEB) 1. Reese’s Print Shop MANAGEMENT CO. 2. J.B. Wells 3. Penci Petty 2. Gonzales Inquirer BEST SOUP 1. Edwards Jones (Stephanie 1. St. George Deli 3. Pioneer Village Hendershot-Hill) BEST PHARMACY BEST PROFESSIONAL 2. Running M 2. RBFCU - Credit Union 1. Mohrmanns 3. Mr Taco BEST WELDER 3. Edward Jones (Dane D King) PHOTOGRAPHY 2. H-E-B 1. Courtney Rea 1. Mark Hagen 3. Walmart BEST STATE PARK 2. Landon Bozka BEST MONUMENT COMPANY 2. Alex Trevors 1. Palmetto State Park 3. Alex Huerta 1. Capitol Monument 3. Lauren Parr BEST PHONE SERVICE 2. Independence State Park 2. IOOF Cemetery 1. AT&T 3. Lion’s Park 3. Seydler-Hill Funeral Home BEST PUBLIC BOAT RAMP BEST WESTERN WEAR 2. Cricket 1. H4 Lake 1. Angels and Outlaws BEST STEAK BEST MOVIE THEATER 3. GVTC 2. Froggie’s POC 2. Beran Agri Center 1. Running M 1. Lynn Theatre and Western Wear 2. Elks Lodge 2. King Ranger (Seguin) BEST PHYSICAL/ BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT 3. Junkyard Hippie OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 1. Caitlyn Boscamp (RE/MAX First 3. GiGi’s BEST MUSIC VENUE 1. Gonzales Healthcare Systems Shot) BEST WINDOW TINTING Therapy Center BEST STORAGE UNITS 1. Templin 2. Meagan Campion (RE/MAX) 1. No Limits 2. Brittany Dupree 3. Heather Rodriguez 1. Gonzales Storage Units 2. Running M 2. David Matias 3. Come and Take It Bar and Grill 3. The Heights of Gonzales 2. Apaches Self Storage BEST REAL ESTATE FIRM 3. Security Storage BEST WOMEN’S WEAR BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP BEST PIZZA 1. Breitschopf Real Estate 1. Angels and Outlaws 1. Benny Boyd Chrysler Dodge Ram 1. Come and Take It Bar and Grill 2. Remax First Shot BEST TANNING SALON 2. Shear Design 2. Caraway Ford/Gonzales 2. Templin 3. Jackson Properties 1. Tropical Tanning 3. Seguin Chevrolet 3. La Bella Tavola 2. Revival Fitness 3. Factory Connection BEST RECEPTIONIST BEST NEWSPAPER BEST PLACE TO SWIM 1. Janie Massey (Sage Capital Bank) BEST TAX PREPARER BEST WRITER 1. Gonzales Inquirer 1. Thrive 2. Amanda Cardoza (Gonzales 1. LeAnn Wolff 1. Jose Torres (Gonzales Inquirer) 2. Victoria Advocate 2. Elks Lodge Surgical Speciality Office) 2. H&R Block 2. Jenice Benedict 3. Cannon 3. Palmetto 3. Christina Jahns (Auction) 3. Floyd & Gindler 3. Liza Dora
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(STOREY JEWELERS) • Best Pharmacy Melchor) ANGELS AND OUTLAWS • Best Sales Person GARY HEXIMER • Best Chiropractor JOESPH “POOCHIE” • Best Boutique KRIDLER MR. TACO SUDZ CAR WASH • Best Costume Jewelry CODY WHITEHEAD • Best Government Employee • Best Margarita • Best Detail Shop • Best Western Wear • Best Firefighter GREG’S COMPUTER • Best Women’s Wear SERVICE JOEY CARRIZALES MS. 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Thank you Everyone for Voting Us Best Florist In Gonzales and surrounding area! Thank You to Person’s Flower Shop 830-672-2883 Everyone for Open Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1030 St. Louis, Gonzales, Tx 78648 www.personsflowers.com voting THANK YOU!!! Dr. Senan Abd For voting Tuch Tires for Best Tires in Gonzales and the surrounding areas. The Best Dentist In Gonzales and the Surrounding Area!
Thank you again from TUCH TIRES Michael Tuch, owner 1600 N. Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 206 1301 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive Gonzales, Texas 78629 Gonzales, Tx 78629 830-339-2007 830-672-3527