The closing time for bars in Kyle at 2 a.m. could get a review, or at the very least a covert or overt review from the TABC could be in the works.

The Kyle City Council, at its Dec. 3 meeting, voted to direct Police Chief Jeff Barnett to ask the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Commission (TABC) to do an investigation of bars in the downtown area and report back with recommendations.

The issue was raised by council member Robert Rizo and it was based, he said, on complaints from other local businesses ab...