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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Heroes Memorial Park pond filled; use of city water questioned

Heroes Memorial Park pond filled; use of city water questioned
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By Brittany Anderson

KYLE — The use of city water to fill a 2.75 million gallon water pond at Heroes Memorial Park (HMP), the first phase of Kyle’s Brick and Mortar District, has raised concerns with residents, given the area’s extreme drought conditions.

Acting City Manager Jerry Hendrix said that HMP is designed to be a “fitting tribute” to the contributions and sacrifices of first responders and veterans. Water is a critical element to the functioning and performance of the park; the design centers around several different water features. 

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