Hays CISD and the Kyle Police Department held a press conference at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the Hays CISD Central Office to discuss the increased presence of fentanyl in the area and related overdoses. Watch the Hays Free Press video here: Make sure to follow us on social media to stay info...

Kyle PD sees increase in deaths and ODs in teens and adults Staff Report HAYS COUNTY —  A 15-year-old Hays CISD high school sophomore died from a suspected fentanyl overdose in San Marcos on Saturday, Aug. 20 — this is the third suspected fentanyl overdose death involving a Hays CISD student in the ...

By Brittany Anderson KYLE — A non-school related criminal incident that occurred on Chapa Middle School property has raised some concerns with parents about the safety of their children during a lockdown that was initiated during the incident. According to a statement from Chapa MS principal Lisa Wa...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – Wildfires have been common this summer with severe drought conditions, leaving Hays County to be in a steady burn ban.   But Hays County is not alone – nearly all of Texas is in a burn ban, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service Burn Ban Web Map. Photo courtesy of...

By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE —   The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department hosted one of its Kyle Market Days Saturday at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park. Community members attending the market strolled through the park while listening to DJ 2DQ and supporting small businesses.   “I come for the plan...

Headmaster David Schuler cuts the ribbon at Valor Kyle. Joining him, from left: Chief Operating Officer Jesse Bates, Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Fonner, Superintendent of Schools Stephen Gordon, and Network Athletic Director John Kersting. The Valor Kyle campus opened to students o...

(Editor's Note: This post was updated to reflect that based on the city of Kyle records dated back to the year 2000, Alison Castillo has not served on the Kyle City Council.) By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — Credit card and reimbursement policies of the Kyle City Council were visited by the Council Compe...

By Amira Van Leeuwen HAYS COUNTY — The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) could declare a Stage 3 Critical Drought if drought conditions continue to worsen, but BSEACD remains optimistic.   According to the district’s principal hydrogeologist, Brian Smith, BSEACD expects m...

By Amira Van Leeuwen   KYLE — The Railhouse Bar, a family-friendly bar located at 107 E. Center Street in Kyle, hosted its first Railhouse Market Day on Sunday, Aug. 7, where numerous vendors were invited to sell their products and connect with the community.   Photo by Amira Van Leeuwen Six Sons of...

By Amira Van Leeuwen   KYLE — Ethics was brought into question at Tuesday’s Kyle City Council meeting. The Kyle City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 2 , where council members discussed the city's ethics ordinance and approved various agenda items including a one-year landscaping contract for maintenance a...