By Andy Sevilla A man, whose mother would not provide contact information to police, has been arrested three months after a warrant was issued stemming from a Kyle sexual assault charge, court documents state. Christian Blake Gonzalez, 21, was arrested Feb. 1 and is charged with aggravated sexual as...

by Moses Leos III    The city of Kyle may start thinking taller. At least, that is a topic of discussion in the city’s Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission.  Some Kyle leaders believe modifying height restrictions could be a catalyst for development.  “Maybe we’re to a point in our town’s growth whe...

By ANDY SEVILLA Compassionate, loving, friendly and with a mission to make a difference in the world is how a father remembers the slain Kyle Police Department employee who was found shot to death in Bastrop last week. “She wanted to do great things for people. She wanted to help people bring closur...

By Moses Leos III Moves made during the 84th Texas Legislative session could see Kyle’s first Municipal Utility District (MUD) take shape.    That decision, spurred by a letter of support from the Kyle City Council on Jan. 6, could allow the Crosswinds MUD to be granted necessary road powers to begi...

By Moses Leos III An impending 107-acre development along Dry Hole Road in Kyle could bring economic development opportunities to an already rapidly growing IH-35 corridor. While jobs could be on the horizon, the added streets in what will be the Hays Commerce Center could also link parts of southwe...

By Andy Sevilla Kyle’s affordable housing, family-friendly activities and market days has landed the city in the number four spot among best small cities in the country for families, according to a consumer advocacy group. NerdWallet.com, a personal finance website that advises consumers on money ma...

By Moses Leos III Residents of the Post Oak neighborhood say their streets are deteriorating and that erosion issues persist.  Since repair attempts by the city of Kyle and developers failed, residents Joanne Shelton and Stephanie Pool are now asking Kyle to budget a full repair of the roads.  “We’v...

By Moses Leos III For a second straight year, the Kyle Police Department is seeking funds from a grant program meant to help departments reduce traffic-related incidents.  On Jan. 6, the Kyle City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing KPD to apply for a grant from the Selective Traff...

By Moses Leos III Despite having the job for only a week, newly hired Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers sees the opportunity the city has for future development. He likened it to molding clay. But chasing potential developers is only one aspect of what he believes is needed for the city to grow.  Acco...

By Moses Leos III From rustic wood paneling, to the old rusted tin roof, much of what was Railroad BBQ is pure gold for the owners of Down South Railhouse.  And while repairs are underway for Kyle’s new business – a family friendly bar, dance hall, music venue and food truck hub – maintaining the ch...