[dropcap]T[/dropcap]aking on polarizing topics such as racial tension and police brutality isn’t something Kyle resident Dave Adams bristles at.

In fact, Adams, spurred by what’s currently happening in America today, sought to bring his local community together to talk about it.

That hope came true Oct. 30 when roughly 30 people attended the inaugural “Unity in our Community” panel held at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center.

The panel was composed of local leaders in the a...