Kyle city officials last week took time to honor a man whose determination and gut-instinct saved the life of a fellow resident.

In a short ceremony prior to the Aug. 1 city council meeting, Kyle Police Jeff Barnett presented resident Billy Bowden with a Distinguished Citizen award in honor of his selfless act to save the life of Kyle resident Robert Cunningham.

Bowden’s determination to locate and render aid saved Cunningham, who was the victim of a serious motorcycle accident on Interstat...