By Moses Leos III The iridescent glow of digital billboards could be a common sight along IH-35 in Kyle if changes to an ordinance converting traditional signage are approved.  But with several issues arising, the Kyle City Council will wait before making changes to the existing law.  Changes to the...

By Kim Hilsenbeck City council members appear to have a different view of the future of Mountain City than many residents of the tiny town. At least that is the impression after the May 20 public meeting. About 65 people attended the special called public meeting held at the Plum Creek Golf Club. Ro...

  by Moses Leos III Kyle citizens will take to the polls for a second time to decide the Kyle City Council District 5 and District 6 seats in Saturday's runoff election.  In the at-large District 5 race, Damon Fogley will go up against Jaime Sanchez in the runoff. Fogley gained the most votes on May...

Staff report A live bat found at the Kohl's department store at 20185 Marketplace Avenue on May 24 in Kyle has tested positive for rabies.  According to City of Kyle officials, the bat was found on the sidewalk in front of the building at approximately 11:30 a.m. If you think that you or someone els...

By Kim Hilsenbeck Keeping an open dialogue flowing between citizens and a police department is an ongoing challenge in cities and towns across the country. That is particularly true in the wake of officer–involved shootings, as well as officers being killed, along with riots and looting in areas suc...

Heavy rains sweeping across the area Saturday evening have forced the closure of several roads across Hays County. Here's a list of roads that are currently closed. Hays County is currently under a Flash Flood Warning until 11:15 p.m. and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 10 p.m.  For an updated l...

By Moses Leos III The City of Kyle is taking steps to gain full control of its wastewater treatment plant, currently owned by Aqua Operations, as litigation continues between the two entities. By a 6-0 vote Tuesday, the Kyle City Council moved to purchase the treatment plant, with the possibility of...

Crews from the city of Kyle were working in the downtown area Monday after they say rain caused a sewage backup at the East Buffet Chinese restaurant Sunday.  Harper Wilder, public works director, and his team were in the alley behind the former gun shop turned coffee house. Over on south Sledge, ne...

by Moses Leos III Four Hays County men are among the over 170 people arrested following a deadly shootout between police and biker gangs at a Waco Twin Peaks restaurant on May 17. According to information gathered from Waco television station KWTX, Lawrence Raymond Yager, 66, of Buda, Matthew Yocum,...

By Moses Leos III  Is the city of Buda trying to wipe its hands of a controversial water deal with Electro Purification (EP)?  It may appear that way to some who are watching as the city seems to be backing off its contract with EP. Mayor Todd Ruge said in a recent interview the city has been trying...