Community Corner
🌱 How a new Gonzales economic district could use your sales tax
Be sure to catch Gilla Brewing Co. on the Gonzales Patch calendar
Good morning Gonzales! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a new Gonzales economic district could use your sales tax
Also on today's calendar: Relief For Busy Professionals and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City council introduces ordinance to create economic development district (weeklycitizen.com) — Gonzales residents should know the City Council is moving to create a Veterans Economic Development District that could tap an existing one-percent sales tax for new projects. A public hearing is planned for Oct. 12 after legal notices run in the Gonzales Weekly Citizen, giving locals a chance to weigh in before any tax increment is designated. 
📸 Around Gonzales
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gonzales
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★ Featured events ★
- Gilla Brewing Co. →
Gilla Brewing Company, 13025 LA-44 suite 108, Gonzales
7:00 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- What's Your Passion? Networking Social →
Back Nine Golf | Ascension, LA, 2705 Louisiana 30 West, Gonzales - Relief For Busy Professionals →
Empower Hands Day Spa, 1602 S Burnside Ave, Gonzales
9:00 am - Louisiana Custom Knife Show →
Lamar Dixon Expo Center TradeMart, 9039 S St Landry Ave, Gonzales
9:00 am - Splash Day — Louisiana (Gonzales) →
Youth Legacy – Duplessis Park, 38103 LA-621, Gonzales
9:30 am - Swamp Pop Sunday with The Mojoes Dance Band →
42430 Churchpoint Rd, Gonzales
2:00 pm - 20 Summers Documentary: The Evolution of Who's the Sickest Car Show →
Malco Gonzales Cinema, 1406 N Airline Hwy, Gonzales - PJ's Coffee for Veterans →
402 E Hwy 30, Gonzales
8:00 am - River Parishes Master Gardener Seminar →
Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 1500 Louisiana 30 West, Gonzales - Gonzales Monster Truck Show →
Gonzales LA - Gonzales, LA →
Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales
12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Gonzales Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Leif Meche Acoustic →
Freds on the River, 18158 Rushing Rd, Prairieville
7:00 pm - Floral Fall Pumpkin Workshop →
The Floral Cottage Florist, 38480 Louisiana 42, Prairieville
10:00 am
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing this donkey?
Found at end of Glen Williams Rd Gonzales Call Brittany O'Dell at 225-354-9652 (Nextdoor Forestwood) - Hey everyone, I'm looking for a good tile installer in the area.
If you've had someone do great work for you recently, I'd really appreciate the recommendation and their contact info. (Nextdoor 30 to W Orice Roth)
- Bass Pro Shops posted a job opening for Apparel Processing Outfitter - Seasonal in Gonzales. Apply here.
- Emerson posted a job opening for Manual/CNC Machinist in Gonzales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gonzales here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prairieville
- Prairieville Woman Arrested in Brusly Hit-and-Run (wbrindependent.com)
Denham Springs
- Denham Springs Masonic Lodge 297 recognizes first responders on the eve of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 (livingstonparishnews.com)
- Livingston Parish Council introduces potential Social Media Policy for employees and appointees (livingstonparishnews.com)
- 2026 Louisiana Prep Football Schedule for Week 3 (crescentcitysports.com)
Baton Rouge
- National Recovery Month highlights paths to recovery in Baton Rouge (louisianafirstnews.com)
- More Than a Game: Why Gameday Belongs to Baton Rouge (lsureveille.com)
Ok Gonzales! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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