Travis Mitchell

By Brittany Kelley KYLE — Kyle City Council held a meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 29 to discuss recommendations to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.

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.

KYLE — During its July 29 budget meeting, Kyle City Council directed staff to look at the possibility of keeping the property tax rate the same for 2024. At its Aug. 10 special meeting, council was presented with a debt defeasance option.

KYLE — Recently, Kyle City Council discussed the possibility of removing “cultural” from the title of the Arts and Cultural Commission. In response, several residents voiced their concerns during public comments at the Aug. 1 meeting.

By Brittany Kelley KYLE — On July 18, the Kyle Area Senior Zone hosted a lunch for older adults in the area to listen to a presentation given by Mayor Travis Mitchell about the highlyanticipated senior center.

KYLE — At its July 18 meeting, Kyle City Council heard an item about installing a potential misting system at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park.

KYLE — The saying goes, 'Everything is bigger in Texas,' and the city of Kyle proved it with the opening of its new, 64,000-square-foot Public Safety Center located on Kohlers Crossing.

KYLE — At its July 6 meeting, Kyle City Council requested an update on the status of an agreement for a possible senior center that was discussed on Jan. 4, 2022.

— Kyle City Council discussed the proposal to increase the minimum child safety zone ordinance from 1,000 to 2,000 feet at its June 21 meeting.

HAYS COUNTY — Cities throughout Hays County are grappling with the unknown effects of a recently passed bill by the Texas Legislature during the 88th regular session, H.B. 2127 — also known as the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, or what some are calling “The Death Star Act.”

— On June 6, Kyle City Council voted to approve a two-year agreement with Flock Group Inc. to install an automated license plate reading system, which was previously presented by Kyle Police Department (KPD) Chief Jeff Barnett at its April 18 meeting.

— As the county grows, Austinbased company MileStone Community Builders has approached multiple government entities with proposals for subdivisions including Hays Commons, located at FM 1626 and Carpenter Lane in Manchaca.

'It is vital for our community to maintain steady leadership and a clear vision'

KYLE — There have been a number of propositions on the ballot over the past six years aiming to benefit the residents of Kyle, including a railroad infrastructure improvement, park and road improvements and the construction of the Public Safety Center.