Kyle city officials have lessened the city’s drought status from Stage 2 to Stage 1, effective Nov. 27.

The shift comes as a result of conservation efforts from Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) and the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD), according to a city press release.

Stage 1 status began Tuesday as the city took down water restriction signs. Technically, the city was out of drought status in October.

However, malfunctioning city water wells, along with a recen...