Lauralee Harris

'... you don’t elect us to do what attorneys tell us we can do; you elect us to represent you and we did not do a good job.'

KYLE — On July 16, Kyle City Council heard discussions on the future of the Sportsplex and the prospect of a local favorite, Hays Co. Bar-B-Que, coming to town.

At its July 2 meeting, Kyle City Council approved 4-3 to bring back an item at a future meeting that could place a non-binding proposition on the November ballot, which would allow residents to vote whether council should continue to have the same access to the city’s health insurance as a full-time employee, as it was passed on April 2.

KYLE — Kyle City Council held a discussion at its July 2 meeting regarding whether city council credit cards should be eliminated. Ultimately, the cards will be continued, but staff is directed to bring back an analysis on council traveling habits for the upcoming budgeting process.

KYLE — At its May 22 meeting, Kyle City Council approved a resolution authorizing the award of the “Increase Access to Mental Health Services for Residents Under 18” solicitation to Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center (HCMHDD).

At the May 7 meeting, Kyle City Council approved a resolution for an interlocal water-sharing agreement with the city of San Marcos, marking the third agreement within the past two years.

KYLE — At the April 2 Kyle City Council meeting, council voted to approve an item on second and final reading to give council members access to the health insurance program at the city's expense.

Discussions continue to circulate around the potential multipurpose community center in Kyle, following Assistant City Manager Jesse Elizondo providing a report to the city council at a special meeting on Saturday, March 16.

‘We cannot use the six people here showing up tonight and use them as the rule and not the exception to a town of almost 70,000 people.’

TRAVIS MITCHELL

KYLE — The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum for the upcoming election on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Candidates for both the mayoral ticket and the District 4 city council ticket were invited to partake in answering questions, moderated by the League of Women Voters of Hays County, to inform the public about their prospective representatives’ visions for the city.