Kyle Police Department

KYLE — At its Dec. 5 meeting, Kyle City Council voted to approve the installation of additional automated license plate reading systems and heard a presentation on solutions for the mental health crisis that is ongoing in the city.

By Brittany Kelley KYLE — Following a special meeting where Mayor Travis Mitchell and District 2 city council member Robert Rizo were sworn in, Kyle City Council approved new names for the victims unit at the Public Safety Center on Nov. 14.

The Hays County Brown Santa program has started its annual drive for money, food and toys to assist families in need in Hays County.

ISSAC MANRIQUEZ

Staff Report KYLE — An 18-yearold Austin man was arrested on Sept. 8 for several warrants issued by the court, including capital murder, according to Hays County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jeff Jordan. This is Isaac Nathan Arispe’s fifth arrest since 2022.

Staff Report KYLE — At approximately 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4, the Kyle Police Department responded to the 23000 block of IH-35 for reports of a welfare concern involving a male lying in the grassy median.

‘We're trying to reach out to a multitude of different age groups and help them be better prepared in any walk of life’

KYLE — At the State of the City luncheon held on Tuesday, Aug. 22, hosted by the Kyle Chamber of Commerce, city leaders provided updates to constituents about the progress that has occurred in the past year, as well as showcased what the future holds.

HAYS COUNTY — Residents and visitors can now access crime and arrest data for all of Hays County on one platform, called Citizens Connect. Hosted by Tyler Technologies, the system is the first in Texas to create a system in which all law enforcement agencies can share data, according to a Hays County press release.

KYLE — At its budget workshop on Saturday, July 29, Kyle City Council heard updates to the ongoing proposal for FY 2023-24. The meeting was one of many to be held before adopting the budget in October.