Kyle needs federal funds for local rail

Kyle, News

Carlie on April 11, 2018

Safety issues caused by stopped trains in downtown Kyle was the basis of Mayor Travis Mitchell’s case to obtain federal funding for a rail siding relocation project Monday.

Mitchell directed his comments at the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Oragnization (CAMPO) transportation policy board, which held its first hearing on area projects recommended for federal funds for the 2019-2022 period.

The regional transportation planning organization aims to improve mobility in Bastrop, Burnet, Cal...

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Kyle council discusses future skatepark

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Kyle mayor speaks on city growth, future development

KYLE — Kyle hosted its inaugural City Fest on Oct. 19, where Mayor Travis Mitchell delivered the State of the City address to community members. Accor...

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Kyle City Council approves $365M budget

KYLE — Kyle City Council approved the fiscal year 2024-25 budget and tax rate at its Sept. 3 meeting. According to finance director Perwez Moheet, the...

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Kyle City Council approves first reading of budget, tax increase

KYLE — Kyle City Council approved the first of two readings for the $365.3 million budget, as well as a 2.87% increase in property taxes at its Aug. 2...

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.

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CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

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November 2024 Election Coverage

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

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Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

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SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

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SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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