By Andy Sevilla A Louisiana doctor, who filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Kyle and its police chief last year, is now calling for the top cop to step down. Dr. Glen Hurlston, who alleges Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett carried out a campaign of harassment against him while having an af...

Submitted Report W ith holiday carols filling the air, about a dozen volunteers helped the Kyle Police Employee Association Blue Santa program last week. Officers and community members sorted and wrapped presents for children in the Kyle area.  Officer Genevieve Natal is in her first year as Blue Sa...

By Kim Hilsenbeck A weekend robbery of a Kyle liquor store left FriDaze Liquor owner Thomas Atnipp out more than $1,000 worth of liquor and e-cigarette cartridges along with $200 in cash. And he is mad. In the four years he’s been in business, Atnipp said, “I’ve never had anything happen like this, ...

By Moses Leos III Correction: In our print edition, we incorrectly reported that each Kyle Police officer would be issued three pistols as part of the 50 purchased by the city. Each Kyle Police officer will only be issued one pistol. We apologize for the error. The days of Kyle Police Department off...

By Moses Leos III Patrons of Kyle area bars and restaurants could soon be making their last call requests well after the midnight hour.  On Nov. 5, Kyle City Council voted 5-1 on the first reading of an ordinance allowing the sale of mixed beverages until 2 a.m. on any day of the week. Councilwoman ...

By Moses Leos III  A man who lost control of his Chevrolet Corvette late Thursday was arrested after colliding with the wall of the Stepping Stone School in Kyle.  The driver, Steven Williams, 38, was arrested and charged with Duty on Striking Fixture or Highway, a class B misdemeanor. He was releas...

By Andy Sevilla A perceived problem all too evident throughout Kyle now has roiled high-ranking city officials and visitors to the Kyle Police Department as crickets have taken over the building. “Each morning, we have several hundred new crickets throughout the (KPD) building and many are falling f...

By Moses Leos III Three new sworn patrol officers and a pair of new administrative positions highlight the Kyle Police Department’s $5.6 million budget expenditure for fiscal year 2014-15.  It’s all done with a singular purpose in mind – improving service at the initial response level.  “Each of the...

By Moses Leos III A man wanted on felony warrants led one Kyle Police Department unit on a high speed pursuit through the Plum Creek Subdivision on Sunday. Roughly 24 hours later, Austin Police arrested Brian Andrews (12-12-83) after a four-hour standoff in Northwest Austin. He is currently being he...

By Moses Leos III Dozens of vehicles sat waiting to cross over the train tracks on Center Street in Kyle last week, their owners’ frustrations growing with each minute they idled in the hot late-afternoon sun. The railroad barrier gates were down as the lights flashed, warning drivers a train was co...