An update to Kyle’s existing animal control ordinance now allows for private individuals to borrow cage traps to capture small nuisance animals.

The caveat, however, is those who use the traps will be held responsible for ensuring any animals that are trapped are treated humanely, said Kyle Police Department Chief Jeff Barnett.

The ordinance update, which was approved by the Kyle City Council in January, harbors two primary components.

One of those allows for citizens to have easier access to...