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Gonzales was founded by Dr. Mariano Gonzalez and his brother Alfredo Gonzales on land that was originally Rancho Rincon de la Puente del Monte. The rancho was given to their father, Teodoro Gonzalez, in 1836 while he was serving as alcalde of Monterey.

Every year on the first full weekend in October, the community of Gonzales comes together to hold the annual Come and Take It Celebration which commemorates the first shot of the Texas Independence …

Our Annual City of Gonzales Downtown Car Show is rolling back into town on Saturday, July 18! In partnership with Gonzales Customs and Street Life Car Club, we’re bringing together incredible rides, great vibes, and fun for the whole family!

As of the 2020 census, Gonzales had a population of 12,231, with 4,808 households and 2,807 families. The median age was 35.7 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older.

Gonzales City Council members used their regular monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 8, to begin formally addressing the future of the city’s Visitor Center operations, directing staff to explore a collaborative path that would allow both the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gonzales’ tourism department to continue serving visitors ...

Gonzales is a great place to raise a family, run a business, or do business with. Gonzales is peaceful, hardworking, and inventive. The City is surrounded by prime agricultural land in the heart of the 90-mile long Salinas Valley between the Sierra de Salinas and Gabilan Mountains.