KYLE — At its Dec. 5 meeting, Kyle City Council voted to approve the installation of additional automated license plate reading systems and heard a presentation on solutions for the mental health crisis that is ongoing in the city. As previously reported by the Hays Free Press , council voted to app...

KYLE — Following the District 4 Kyle City Council runoff election on Saturday, Dec. 9, unofficial results were released deeming Lauralee Harris the winner. Previously, the seat was sent to a runoff on Nov. 7 after Claudia Zapata received 30.26% (551 votes) and Harris received 27.13% (494 votes). Des...

Hays Free Press publisher Ashley Kontnier was arrested by Hays County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Dec. 1. According to the Brown Santa judge, the San Marcos Daily Record paid to have Kontnier arrested. With the help of the community, Kontnier was able to raise bail money and be released the same...

KYLE — A baker in Kyle is continuing the legacy of her mother and ensuring that her memory stays alive through every cake she makes. And she is hoping to share her story with the world by competing to earn the title of ‘The Greatest Baker.’ Susana Otalora has been baking for the past year through he...

HAYS COUNTY— After a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced that two aquatic invertebrates, the Texas troglobitic water slater and mimic cavesnail, are not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species ...

TEXAS — The state of Texas is looking to expand access to high-speed broadband internet. The Texas Broadband Development Office, operated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, is soliciting input from the public on the new Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which outlines how these entities will...

XCharge North America, an original equipment manufacturer specializing in innovating Level-3 EV chargers and energy storage devices, celebrated the opening of its 3,500-square-foot facility in Kyle. “I'm particularly proud of this development because there's a lot of demand for industrial space in t...

KYLE — On Monday, Nov. 20, Kyle City Council approved the purchase of three downtown buildings, as well as a Property Improvement Plan to help residents who cannot afford or are not able to make repairs to their home. In a 7-0 vote, council voted to approve resolutions to purchase and close on the K...

KYLE —  On Tuesday, Nov. 21 at approximately 9:25 p.m., an AMBER Alert was broadcasted to locate two children, 6-year-olds Jaylynn and Jordyn Webber-Daniels. The pair was last seen with 20-year-old Kylei Glasgow in a gold 2010 Toyota Highlander with Texas license plate 9DV2390. A citizen spotted the...

Residents browse books at the Fall Book Sale hosted by Friends of the Kyle Public Library on Nov. 18. Books were $0.50 for paperback, $1 for hardcover or $15 to fill a library tote bag.