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Richie DeVillier’s property east of Houston has been owned by his family for generations and had never flooded, but that all changed when the state revamped Interstate 10.

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New nonprofit helps keep elders connected to community

Though one can hope to never be in a situation in which blood donations are needed, it is a very real possibility for any person. If that day ever arises, it's blood donations from community members that will contribute to a life saved.

The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded Texas State University a grant to study prescription drug abuse among youths.

David Schachter, of Kyle, was found not guilty of Assault - Offensive Contact, a class C misdemeanor. A second charge of the same offense was dismissed, according to a press release from Schachter’s lawyer Lytza Rojas.

New population estimates have been released, and once again Texas gained far more residents than any other state. The US population increased by a little more than 1.6 million people during the 12 months ending in July 2023. That’s a rise of just 0.5%, but it’s better than the 0.4% increase in 2022 or 2021’s 0.2% gain. Migration was up, and there was a drop in deaths (though they remain well above pre-COVID levels).

About six years ago, the Kingsville Independent School District was only one of nine public school districts across the state to receive a failing grade under the state’s newly introduced A-F accountability system.

The city of Kyle and the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio Weather Forecast Office invite anyone with a passion or interest in weather to join us for a Basic SKYWARN severe weather training course on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6-8PM at the Kyle Public Safety Center, 1700 Kohlers Crossing.

City offers 'Dream Sessions' for civic participation

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The VisionSMTX Comprehensive Plan rollout was not without controversy. The focus of public comment centered around the feeling of being left out of the planning process as compared to the previous comprehensive plan — Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us. With that in mind, the council provided feedback to city staff, at a previous meeting, that more public outreach should occur before taking action.