Mass gatherings in Kyle, such as the annual Pie in the Sky festival, will now go through additional scrutiny before the first patron ever enters the gate.

On Aug. 6, the Kyle City Council voted 6-0 to amend the city’s existing mass gathering ordinance allowing city staff and Kyle Police to review and approve specific details for a proposed event, including the use of drones.

According to the updated ordinance, promoters of a mass gathering must submit a description of security measures that ...