Good afternoon from Kyle, Texas, where summer is in full swing and the local news is buzzing with activity. Saturday, June 21, brings mostly sunny skies after a stormy Thursday night, with the pressure steady at 1013 hPa and light breezes around 6 mph keeping things comfortable. The pollen count is moderate, with grass and ragweed leading the way, and air quality remains good across Hays County.
Community spirit is alive at the Kyle Public Library, where locals gathered this morning for Birds of the Austin Area, learning about native feathered friends. If you missed it, you can still catch Let's Talk Tomatoes at 1 pm, an event for anyone hoping to turn their backyard into a summer salad supply chain.
On the sports front, the high school baseball and softball teams are catching their breath after a hard-fought season, but summer leagues are heating up with spirited games and strong showings from Kyle’s youth athletes. Scoreboards lit up Friday night as the Kyle Mustangs clinched a tight 7-5 win in their summer baseball opener, while the Lady Coyotes softball squad played to an exciting 6-6 draw in extra innings.
News from City Hall: Kyle Police Department continues to make headlines, recently being named Small Employer of the Year by Disabled American Veterans. The department also hosted its Summer Showcase this week, drawing families and sparking interest in public safety careers among local teens.
In more serious news, health officials confirmed Hays County’s first measles case in years, reminding residents to double-check vaccinations as summer travel picks up. Meanwhile, local law enforcement is asking for help locating a missing teen believed to be in the Austin area and continues investigating a string of minor car burglaries that occurred early Friday.
On the infrastructure front, work on bringing G Fiber to Kyle is progressing, with city officials reviewing the next round of permits and hoping to start construction before August.
This weekend, residents can enjoy the calm after Thursday’s storms with clear skies, community events, and the promise of more summer fun ahead. Stay safe, Kyle, and keep an eye out for upcoming events as this dynamic city rolls straight into the heart of summer.