By Sahar Chmais 

Education was the water that kept nourishing Kathryn Ann Ryan; the more education she received and shared, the further her roots spread in the community. Without Ryan’s love for learning, the new Kyle Public Library would not have come to fruition. 

Ryan died on June 17, 2021 at the age of 75, but Kyle residents continue to benefit from her legacy. 

Ryan’s petite figure was no match for her grand personality. She was tenacious in getting the city council to agree on ...