KYLE — Kyle City Council members listened to a presentation by the VFW Post 12058 in Kyle in regards to property located at 105 Veterans Drive at its Feb. 18 meeting. According to VFW representative Larry Stamps, the nonprofit is requesting the city to allow the organization to make its base at 105 ...

SAN MARCOS – The Hays County Health Department was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) about the potential exposure of residents after a person tested positive for measles. The Gaines County resident visited San Marcos from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Individuals who were ...

KYLE — School vouchers or Education Savings Accounts are moving closer to probable approval during the Texas 89th legislative session. On Feb. 5, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2, which provides $1 billlion in funding from the state’s surplus general revenue, beginning fiscal year 2026-27 to la...

KYLE — The city of Kyle Charter Review Commission convened Feb. 10 to begin its discussion of the city’s charter, beginning with articles one, two and three. According to agenda documents, the commission may recommend changes to any of the provisions of the articles presented by city attorney Aimee ...

KYLE — Kyle City Council called for a special meeting Saturday, Feb. 15, to discuss the future of the Porter Oak tree, which was previously set to be removed. As previously reported by the Hays Free Press, council voted 4-2 to remove the tree — dubbed “Jolene” by city staff and “The Porter Oak” by r...

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the murder of Kyle Police Department’s (KPD) Victim Services Coordinator Samantha Dean. On Thursday, Feb. 6, the soft interview room at KPD headquarters was dedicated to Samantha and her unborn child, Maddie. Samantha's mother, Kimberly Dean, speaks at the ...

KYLE — Kyle City Council listened to a presentation at its Feb. 4 meeting regarding Steeplechase Park and a future upgrade. “Steeplechase playground is a project we’re really excited about. This is the replacement of an existing playground. So, we’re going to go over the purpose and strategy for thi...

KYLE — The Kyle Knighthawks will head into its second year with a brand new sport — soccer. The Special Olympics team formed in 2024 after city of Kyle Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator Miranda Candia felt it was a necessity for the disability community. According to Aimee Garcia, assistant directo...

KYLE — Over the past year, Hays CISD has been working toward increasing its competitiveness in the hiring market, but now, it is taking it to the next level by partnering with Upward Communities to create an affordable housing neighborhood for its staff. “Our board wants us to be unrivaled [and] emp...

KYLE — After years of the older adult community gathering at the Krug Activity Center in downtown Kyle, a community hub for seniors is in the works. In an effort to make this facility the best it can be, the city of Kyle hosted a Dacy Lane Facility Programming Town Hall on Jan. 29. Approximately fou...