Yvonne Flores-Cale

Council illegally removes citizen from public comment

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 — At its March 19 meeting, Kyle City Council approved an ordinance to amend the city’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to allow council members access to the health insurance program.

TRAVIS MITCHELL

KYLE — At its meeting on Oct. 2, Kyle City Council approved water usage from the city of San Marcos, as well as celebrated the Hays Free Press’ 120th anniversary.

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.

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 — 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 — H-E-B opened its doors in small town Kyle in 2007 when there was nothing except fields and corn for miles. At the time, this supersized store was more than enough for its population of 24,404. Sixteen years later and a growth of almost 30,000 residents, this is no longer the case.

By Ashley Kontnier KYLE —Yvonne Flores-Cale, current Kyle City Council District 2 representative, announced her candidacy for the office of mayor on Tuesday, June 13.

— “On both of our bridges … we’ve had people jump off of them and so, that is where it becomes some sort of responsibility to at least direct [residents to resources],” said council member Yvonne Flores-Cale.

— At its April 18 meeting, Kyle City Council discussed the possibility of adding the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader System.