🌱 What could Kyle’s new forensic audit uncover about city spending?
Kyle, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Kyle! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What could Kyle’s new forensic audit uncover about city spending?
- Kyle family quietly steps up after Walmart tragedy—here’s how to help.
- How Kyle neighbors can help homeless residents beat the summer heat
Also on today's calendar: Conjunto dance series for Seniors - Baraja de Oro and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 74.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kyle City Council votes 5-2 for forensic audit in Kyle (haysfreepress.com) — Kyle City Council has voted 5-2 to pursue options for an independent forensic audit of city finances, responding to resident concerns over a reported $14 million debt and past spending. Supporters say the review could strengthen public confidence and clarify how funds were used, while opponents question the cost and necessity. The council’s next meeting is set for Saturday, June 13. 
• Best friend steps forward to honor mother's wishes following Walmart tragedy (seguintoday.com) — Two young siblings orphaned by a fatal shooting in Seguin are now living in Kyle with their mother’s childhood best friend, who has taken in the children alongside her own four. She’s working to replace belongings held as evidence and create a stable, comforting home, and is asking for help with clothing, beds, and essentials. Community members can donate directly to support the kids’ transition and long-term needs.
• Broadway Bank and Caritas of Austin Partner on ‘Beat the Heat' Donation Drive (bankersdigest.com) — Kyle residents are invited to drop off heat-relief donations at the local Broadway Bank branch as part of a regional “Beat the Heat” drive supporting people experiencing homelessness. Running through June 15, the campaign seeks items like water bottles, sunscreen, hats and electrolyte packs, or monetary gifts, to help vulnerable neighbors cope with dangerous summer temperatures.
📸 Around Kyle
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Upcoming Events in
Kyle
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★ Featured events ★
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Sunday Funday with DJ Skillz →
THE RAILHOUSE, 107 E Center St, Kyle
4:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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Other local events
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Memorial Fly & Fun Day
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce CAF Central Texas Wing, 2249 Airport Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
9:00 am -
Business Opportunity Meeting
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Austin, TX (Westlake/ Beecave Area)
7:00 pm -
Conjunto dance series for Seniors - Baraja de Oro →
Gemstone Palace, 1101 Bunton Creek Rd, Kyle
4:30 pm -
Human Services Advisory Board
City of San Marcos City Hall Conference Room - 630 E Hopkins San Marcos TX 78
6:00 pm -
Business Opportunity Meeting
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Austin, TX (Westlake/ Beecave Area)
7:00 pm -
The Summer I Turned Pretty Trivia - Kyle →
Tony C's Pizza & Beer Garden - Kyle, 2344 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle
7:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting King Ranch Turf Grass
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce King Ranch Turf Grass The Ribbon Cutting will be held at; 709 I-35 North Frontage Rd. San Marcos, TX 78666
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Farmers Market Fridays →
Wake the Dead Coffee House, 1432 Old, 1432 Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos
9:00 am -
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Mega Furniture
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Mega Furniture San Marcos-Premium Outlets The Ribbon Cutting will be held at 3939 S I-35 South Frontage Suite 450 San Marcos, TX 78666
11:00 am -
Realtor Pop By Make & Take →
Water 2 Wine, 304 S Main St #103, Buda
1:00 pm -
Bourbon Tasting at the Speakeasy →
Mama Merlot's Speakeasy Club, 1540 Satterwhite Rd, Buda
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a kitten sitter.
Needed tomorrow 6/11 and Friday. She just had revision surgery Monday. Left her alone in the crate yesterday and she got the cone off while I was… (Nextdoor Uhland) - Hello all !!
I’m looking for a reasonable tree trimmer. I have one large tree and a wild sage bush that needs trimming. I you want to do a drive by estimate and… (Nextdoor Amberwood)
- Staffmark posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Kyle. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Kyle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kyle here.
🗞 Nearby News
Buda
- Foster care community center opens in Buda, aims to serve families across Central Texas (kxan.com)
- Buda City Council tables potbellied pig amendment, pending further information (haysfreepress.com)
- After-school program puts Pfluger Elementary School on map, shines light on Destination Imagination (haysfreepress.com)
San Marcos
- San Marcos Local News Advertising Guide (communityimpact.com)
- Alvin Ord's in San Marcos teases reopening after staff exodus (mysanantonio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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