Mitchell acknowledges cannabis use to dispatch “My heart rate is really elevated. I’m worried that I might be having a heart attack,” the caller said, taking short, shallow breaths. “Do you have a history of heart problems?” the dispatcher asked. “My heart has been up acting up lately, yes,” he resp...

Kyle council votes to hold workshop on police oversight committee KYLE — More than 850 days have passed since Nov. 3, 2020. While other propositions, including the establishment of a new public safety center, have been implemented, Proposition F has been waiting in the wings. Now, Kyle City Council ...

By Brittany Anderson KYLE — Something as simple as having a pillow to sleep on can bring a sense of comfort, security and peace, especially for domestic violence victims.   According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four   women and one in nine men experience domestic viol...

By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — On Oct. 17, the Kyle City Council approved additional signage to recognize the police department at the Public Safety Center. Council member Daniela Parsley motioned to direct city staff to have signage that says, “Public Safety Center” and additional signage that says, “...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Jeffrey Conzemius, 60, was sentenced to seven years for a 2020 hit and run accident that resulted in the death of Viola Garcez.   Judge Sherri Tibbe presided over the sentencing hearing held Oct. 18. Jeffrey Conzemius On Oct. 10, 2020, officers were dispatched to t...

By Brittany Anderson KYLE — Last week, residents and law enforcement agencies around Hays County participated in a worldwide event that seeks to strengthen the relationship between communities and police. PHOTO BY BRITTANY ANDERSON Along with the opportunity to meet and chat with law enforcement, ve...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – A former Hays CISD teacher was indicted on charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of students. Andrew Palmore Andrew Palmore, 50, was indicted by a Hays County grand jury on Wednesday, Sept. 14, for one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child and two counts of...

By Megan Wehring   KYLE –The Kyle Police Department has responded to at least 16 overdoses relating to fentanyl this year, with seven of those resulting in death – the largest presence of fentanyl and other street drugs seen in the city. Kyle PD warns the public that many of the overdoses, including...

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...