Most years, the city of Kyle would be around this time hiring key summer personnel like the main lifeguard for the city’s swimming pool and head counselor for the Parks and Recreation Department’s summer camps for youth and teens. We all know, however, that this is not most years. Summer activities ...

The city of Kyle recently opened the 3.5 mile Plum Creek Trail to the public, while urging that “social distancing” be observed by all who get out to enjoy the outdoors. The Plum Creek trail connects Waterleaf Park to Lake Kyle Park and is part of the proposed Emerald Crown Trail intended to connect...

The city of Kyle began discussions about hiring a Communications Director at its Nov. 19 meeting. The position would have a starting salary of $101,000 (including benefits), which city staff said is in line with starting salaries in the cities of Leander, Schertz and San Marcos. The position would b...

UPDATE – 8:59 p.m.  A pair of Hays CISD incumbent trustees will retain their seats after they each outlasted their challengers Saturday, according to unofficial, final results. Hays CISD District 4 trustee and Board President Merideth Keller cruised past Mark Summers by a wide 347 vote margin. Kelle...

Starting Monday, construction crews will close Lehman Road from FM 150 to Masonwood Drive to begin long-awaited improvements on the thoroughfare. Renovation of Lehman Road, part of the voter-approved 2013 road bond, is expected to take approximately 20 to 24 months to complete, weather permitting. T...

As the Federal Shutdown continues for a fourth week, the city of Kyle is planning to assist its utility customers who might be impacted by the impasse. Kim Hilsenbeck, Kyle communications specialist, said the city is offering its in-place utility payment deferment plan to customers who are furloughe...

Improving infrastructure for a rapidly growing area is a primary factor in the Alliance Regional Water Authority’s (ARWA) plan to construct a $227.75 million-plus wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) facility. While the price tag is high, Kyle city leaders are supporting the premise of a cross-city par...

Almost $70 million in state and federal funds were allocated toward various transportation projects in Hays County Monday. The move was the result of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) board approving a $400 million package for regional road projects across Central Texas. CA...

Potential federal dollars for recommended Austin area transportation projects, including those for Buda and Kyle, are at stake Monday as the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) board begins its review process. The regional transportation planning organization aims to improve mobi...

Starting 9 a.m. Wednesday, officials will close the new northbound exit 213 ramp along Interstate 35 for asphalt maintenance, according to Hays County Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones office. The closure will allow Angel Brothers construction to mill the current asphalt on the ramp and repave the asph...