Kyle to implement new wireless towers
KYLE — To improve cellular connectivity, Kyle City Council approved a resolution during its July 16 meeting authorizing agreements with Diamond Towers V LLC for the construction of wireless telecommunications towers on three city-owned properties.
The approved sites include:
• FM 1626 water tank property at 5155 S. FM 1626
• Dacy Lane water tank property at 1401 Dacy Lane
• Kyle Wastewater Treatment Plant at 941 New Bridge Drive
Diamond Towers has secured interest from major national carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boost Mobile to construct and operate new cell towers on these locations. These new towers are expected to significantly reduce coverage gaps and enhance wireless reliability throughout Kyle, stated a city of Kyle news release.
These sites were selected based on documented coverage gaps and are expected to significantly improve cellular service capacity and reliability for Kyle’s growing population, benefiting approximately 58,000 residents and businesses.
The new cell towers are expected to be installed in 2026 for the properties at FM 1626 water tank and Dacy Lane water tank, while the wastewater treatment plant is 2026-27. These projections are based on current carrier investment patterns in the Greater Austin area and are contingent on successful permitting, zoning and regulatory processes.
“This project reflects a proactive effort to meet the digital needs of our rapidly growing community,” said Mayor Travis Mitchell. “Reliable wireless service is critical for residents, businesses and emergency services, alike.”
Women’s center raising money for students
SAN MARCOS – The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center is working on its annual Back-to-School Campaign to provide brand new backpacks, school supplies and clothes for students to go back to school for the 2025-26 academic year.
Last year, with donations from the community, 75 children started the year fully-equipped with what they needed to start the school year off with and now, HCWC is trying to do the same and it’s currently more than halfway to its goal.
“For many families we serve, these basics are out of reach,” according to the women’s center.
For every $75 donated, one child will be sent back to school with the essentials. HCWC has a goal to support 75 students by Aug. 1.
To learn more or to make a donation, visit bit.ly/3H2gczk.