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Good morning Kyle! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Kyle nearly overpay $2.4 million on a utilities contract?
  • What's next for Kyle's controversial Flock surveillance cameras and your tax dollars?
  • Why a Kyle hospital visit is sparking fresh river safety warnings.

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Buda and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kyle contract amended after $2.4 million administrative error found (haysfreepress.com) — Kyle City Council has corrected a major $2.4 million administrative error in a water and wastewater control system contract, cutting the deal down to about $2.6 million. Officials explained how duplicated costs slipped through a now-defunct procurement department, prompting frustration over oversight and concern about the city's financial cushion. The amended contract passed unanimously, and leaders signaled more past errors may still surface.
   

2. Kyle City Council rejects bid to cancel flock camera contracts, will consider May ballot question (kvue.com) — Kyle's city council has voted 6-1 to keep Flock license-plate-reading cameras in place for now, while exploring a non-binding May ballot question on the technology's future. Council member Claudia Zapata argues the $381,000 yearly cost should fund other needs, while police leaders say the cameras help solve serious crimes. Residents can still weigh in before the fiscal 2027 budget is finalized Sept. 15.
   

3. Reassessing water safety after water-related injuries (universitystar.com) — A recent river-jumping injury led to a student being treated at Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle, highlighting local concerns about water safety. Experts and residents describe how deceptively strong currents, low-head dams, and hidden obstacles on nearby rivers can quickly turn recreation dangerous, and they urge people to follow posted rules, know flow conditions, and avoid risky jumps.
   

4. Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle with infact inside recovered (haysfreepress.com) — A Bastrop man is in custody after allegedly stealing multiple vehicles in Kyle and Buda, including one with a 5‑month‑old child inside taken from Kohlers Crossing in Kyle. Police used automated license plate readers and community tips to quickly find the vehicle at a Buda ER and safely recover the infant. The suspect now faces numerous child endangerment, theft, and trespass charges.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 10
  • Coffee and Community with Kim from Insperity!
    San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce City Limits Subaru, 14457 I-35, Buda Texas 78610
    9:00 am
  • Ribbon Cutting Flatz 512
    San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Flatz 512 The Ribbon Cutting will be held at 834 Cottonwood Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666
    10:00 am
  • Ribbon Cutting David Weekley-Kissing Tree
    San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce David Weekley Homes-Kissing Tree The Ribbon Cutting will be held at: 1449 Blushing Aster Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666
    11:00 am
    • Friday September 11
  • SMHS Homecoming Game
    San Marcos CISD San Marcos, TX 78666

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wanted to know if someone can mount a camera outside for me?
    I want to install it correctly and don't have a drill bit to do it and a standard drill won't screw in the screws. Anyone near high road off summit? (Nextdoor Kyle)
  • Hello neighbors.
    My family and I are currently experiencing the loss of our 10 year old cat. It's a strange kind of grief that I can't say I've ever experienced… (Nextdoor Plum Creek)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in KYLE, TX S31117 in Kyle. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(06742) - 101 Hall Professional Ctr in Kyle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kyle here.

Ok Kyle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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