[dropcap]K[/dropcap]yle resident Madison West remembered Michael Mince as a free spirit with a “great sense of humor.”

Mince, who also loved the color red, often put others’ happiness before his own, West said.

With a parade of red balloons in hand, West organized a ceremonial release Dec. 29 for family and friends to honor Mince, who was killed in a hit and run incident in Niederwald that remains unsolved.

Robbie Barrera, Texas Department of Public safety spokesperson, said th...