KYLE — After learning that there was a need for more band instruments for students at schools within Hays CISD, Kyle City Council member Miguel Zuniga is partnering with VFW Post 12058 to host a collection drive through next spring. “There's just such a demand for more kids getting interested in ban...

KYLE — At a special meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 29, Kyle City Council heard details of a potential water agreement with the city of San Marcos for the second consecutive year. The meeting began with a citizen comment period, when several local veterans discussed the water usage at Heroes Memorial ...

KYLE — Before the telethon even began on Friday, Aug. 18, the Kyle VFW Post 12058 had surpassed its original goal of sponsoring one dog through the United States Veterans Service Dog Organization. Nearly two days before the event — the first of its kind — the VFW raised enough to sponsor three dogs ...

The Kyle VFW Post 12058 and the city of Kyle hosted a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29 at Heroes Memorial Park. Community members were invited to honor and remember men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

KYLE — The local winners for Kyle VFW Post 12058’s art and singing contest have been announced. The Post held the contests through the VFW Auxiliary, one of the nation’s oldest veterans service organizations that supports veterans, military service personnel and their families. The VFW Auxiliary’s “...

KYLE — The local VFW has temporarily moved into a new building. Earlier this month, Kyle VFW Post 12058 moved into a city-owned building, appropriately located at 107 Veterans Drive, on a one-year lease. While its previous one room building on South Front Street served the VFW well for years, the bu...

Scholarship opportunities available KYLE — Kyle VFW Post 12058 is inviting local youth to participate in two creative contests through the VFW Auxiliary for a chance to win national awards and scholarships. Post 12058 announced the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s national anthem singing contest Get ...

By Brittany Anderson KYLE — Last week, residents and law enforcement agencies around Hays County participated in a worldwide event that seeks to strengthen the relationship between communities and police. PHOTO BY BRITTANY ANDERSON Along with the opportunity to meet and chat with law enforcement, ve...

‘Chispas’ is the Spanish word for ‘sparks.’ Here are some things that have sparked us this week!   Hays High School recognizes 2022 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Serena RuiQi and Katheryn Wheeler. Photo courtesy of Hays CISD. Serena RuiQi and Katheryn Wheeler were named the valedictorian and saluta...

KYLE — A Hays High School senior has reached the highest rank attainable in Boy Scouts.   Tate Kirschner, 17, has become the second Eagle Scout of Troop 812 (chartered by Kyle VFW Post 12058). Since the first Boy Scout earned his Eagle award over 100 years ago in 1912, the distinction has been earne...