After months of workshops, discussions and some delays, a complete overhaul of Kyle’s list of committees, along with the way it structures the selection process, is on the horizon.  By a 7-0 vote on June 2, council approved on first reading ordinances that eliminate all but two existing council appo...

Staff report   The body of a woman found wrapped in a blanket and set on fire in Jarrell on June 9 was identified Thursday as Crystal Ann Cuellar, 33, of Kyle. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Capt. Fred Thomas said the case is being investigated as a suspicious death, with the sheriff’s of...

The following businesses have either opened, expanded or are coming soon in the Kyle area between January and May 2015. Certificates of Occupancy so far this year:  Third Coast Wireless – 575 E. RR 150 IPT Supply – 1300 Goforth Rd. Must B Nutty – 130 Kirkham Circle, Suite A Five Guys Burger & Fries ...

By Kim Hilsenbeck Mountain City council members took no action Monday night on a proposed Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the city of Kyle and Hays County that would transfer a portion of Mountain City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to Kyle. In exchange, the city of Kyle would provide water /...

By Moses Leos III At a cost ranging from $15,000 to $20,000, Kyle officials hope a hotel study can aid the city in attracting attention from hoteliers in the future.  Jerry Hendrix, Kyle chief of staff, said the goal of the study is to get the “best hotel that would be possible.”  “We think our city...

  Staff Report The City of Kyle street department will begin making temporary repairs to Bunton Creek Road starting Monday.  According to a city press release, the project consists of repairs to several areas of the road that present the “biggest problems for motorists.” Problem areas are located we...

By Moses Leos III Despite only gaining a handful of responses, Kyle officials will continue to use its StyleKyle page to gather citizen feedback on finding what makes Kyle a destination. But according to Kyle spokesperson Jerry Hendrix, the city may try to find alternate avenues to generate discussi...

By Moses Leos III It took two attempts, but Kyle voters chose to elect political newcomers Daphne Tenorio and Damon Fogley to the Kyle City Council dais in Saturday’s runoff election.  Tenorio, who ran in her first election campaign, ousted District 6 incumbent Tammy Swaton by gaining 55 percent of ...

By Moses Leos III The iridescent glow of digital billboards could be a common sight along IH-35 in Kyle if changes to an ordinance converting traditional signage are approved.  But with several issues arising, the Kyle City Council will wait before making changes to the existing law.  Changes to the...

By Kim Hilsenbeck City council members appear to have a different view of the future of Mountain City than many residents of the tiny town. At least that is the impression after the May 20 public meeting. About 65 people attended the special called public meeting held at the Plum Creek Golf Club. Ro...