KYLE — At its Sept. 5 meeting, Kyle City Council unanimously voted to approve amendments made to the Economic Development and Tourism Board. History Earlier, at its June 6 meeting, council discussed an item to revise the policy for boards and commissions to make it consistent. “The purpose of the bo...

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. Director of Finance Perwez Moheet, city attorney Paige Saenz,...

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. The Kyle Arts Commission was originally established on Dec. 16, 2...

KYLE — 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. The item, originally brought forth on May 16, would only affect sex offenders with victims 16 years old and below and is meant to protect the city from...

KYLE — “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 the Kyle City Council meeting held on May 2, council members Bear Heiser, Daniela P...

COUNCIL ROUNDUP KYLE — From proclamations to splash pads, Kyle City Council discussed several items at the April 4 meeting. Six proclamations declared Council member Michael Tobias brought forward an item recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month. “I’m living with autism … and I’m happy that I was...

Kyle — In a 4-3 reversal vote, businesses who sell alcohol in Kyle will no longer be exempt from the city’s alcohol license permit fees following the March 7 city council meeting. Previously at its Feb. 7 meeting, Kyle City Council voted 5-2 to deny fees associated with the alcoholic beverage permit...

KYLE — At its meeting on Tuesday, March 7, Kyle City Council voted to take the first step in providing funds to the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) in an effort to pay them for services used by the city. In a 7-0 vote, council directed staff to draft a service agreement to pay the organization $...

City leaves thousands on table KYLE — Businesses who sell alcohol in Kyle will continue to be exempt from the city’s alcohol license fees following a 5-2 vote during the Feb. 7 city council meeting. This agenda item, which proposed amendments to the city’s alcohol sale permit and license application...