Ray Hernandez Farewell Celebration

Ray Hernandez Farewell Celebration, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 the City of Kyle declared it to be Raymond Charles Hernandez day. The Executive Director of the Kyle Chamber of Commerce was also celebrated as he has accepted a position at another Chamber.

Ray is the one in the back row under the Texas flag.

Today is his last day as the Executive Director of the Kyle Chamber of Commerce.

Coming along great. Another 45 minutes and we'll be done., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

A few weeks ago I helped the build a ramp in East Kyle w/ the Kyle United Methodist Church and the Texas Ramp Project. This is a member of the KyleUMC putting up the railing for the ramp.

The project builds ramps for people with disabilities. http://texasramps.org/

USA Rollergirl, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Kyle is going to be busy on Monday... first, the Plum Creek Neighborhood will have their annual 4th of July Parade (this photo is from the 2008 parade) then... well... we're the only city in the immediate area that has NOT cancelled our fireworks show because of the drought... Austin cancelled, San Marcos Cancelled, Buda cancelled.

I have a feeling there will be a population boom in Kyle Monday evening.

Here's the info in case you're in the area:
http://www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/independence-day-celebration-fireworks-show-0

NEWS: Breaking Ground on New Kyle Library Thursday!

This shot was taken at the corner of Scott and Meyer Street in central Kyle (just southwest of the downtown square) and it's where a beautiful new Kyle Public Library will be built. This Thursday, January 13, 2011, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony at 1:00p.m.

When built, the address will be 550 Scott Street, Kyle Texas 78640.

If you're in the area Thursday, stop by.

Don't dump on us.

On a drain that is located behind HEB Plus! in Kyle, Texas.

The "dancing lights" at the Kyle Pool

For the last three years, the Kyle Parks and Recreation Department has decorated Kyle with lights that move and groove to music. They call it Lights Spectacular. I know the photo doesn't do much justice, but below is a video I took.

If you live in Kyle (or are passing through), come by the Kyle Pool at Gregg-Clarke Park in the next few nights (until 12.29.10). Tune your car radio to 100.1FM and enjoy the show. It really is neat.

Texas Wind Chime at Hitters Bar & Grill
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Hitters Bar & Grill is the newest addition to the businesses on Center Street in Kyle. I was able to sample a bunch of thier food the other day at a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador's B.A.S.H. They've got some good stuff like burgers and stuffed jalapeños, but I must say, the FRIED PICKLES are awesome.

On August 12 I took a photo of the business.. before I knew what it was. (http://kyledailyphoto.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-business.html) It's now open...


Oh.. and the only thing I should say about this photo is.. it would have been more authentic "Texas" if the cans were Lone Star or Shiner.

Love this sign.
At the Old Town Gift Emporium
http://oldtowngiftemporium.com/

Jeff & The Jumptones
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This shot was taken at the beginning of the month at the Kyle Market Days. Market Days happens the first Saturday of each month during the "warmer" months (April-November) smack dab in the middle of Downtown.

Jeff & The Jumptones played some solid Fabulous Thundrebirds-esque blues covers. - www.myspace.com/jeffandthejumptones

More info on Market Days:
http://cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php

Oops.. I haven't posted in a few days... so here's some shots to get us up to date...


Saturday:

Kids playing on the rock in the park

Sunday (Easter)
My little one at the Kyle Easter Egg-stravaganza at Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle.


Monday

Redd Volkaert plays Kyle Market Days. The next one will be May 2. The entertainment will be The JT Coldfire Band (9a), and Jeff & The Jumptones (noon).

Tuesday

This was all the rage at Kyle Market Days... the new all-locally grown Kyle Burger. As seen described in the 4/1 Hays Free Press. The burger was dreamed up by local Texas Pie Company co-owner Julie Albertson.



Now that we're up to date...have a wonderful Tuesday.
:)
Sean

I'm a big fan of virmecelli bowls, so I was thrilled when Austin's Pho Thaison opened up in Kyle. My 4 year old loves sushi, well California Rolls, as well (I know... go figure) so last Sunday we went to have lunch. It was GREAT. And relatively inexpensive... the California Roll was only $3.

Here's some shots:

The California Roll


The restaurant.

Pho Thaison
5401 FM 1626
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3205

phothaison.com

HCISD PAC - Kyle, Texas
Originally uploaded by pfrench99 (thinking hard about film)

This is the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center. I think this is where I'm celebrating my birthday (February 5) because there's going to be a performance of The Music Man with a family friend, Jerrod Hehr, playing the lead role.
(Photo by Peter French.)

Peter French has probably taken more photos of Kyle than I have! He's one of the biggest promoters of Kyle, and is a past president of the Chamber of Commerce, and a real cool guy. He's got an awesome eye for photography as well and has got some amazing photos of Kyle... I'll be trying to show some of his off this year...
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At the Kyle Halloween Carnival
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

On Saturday the City of Kyle held their annual Halloween Carnival. It was a great time.. My little ones (the puppy and bat) were met by Ariel the little mermaid and a Wonder Pet. You should have seen all the little cute kiddos dressed up. The cutest... a 1 year old dressed as a yellow chicken wearing a KFC bucket as pants.

DSCF5118.jpg
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

While out at the Kyle Market Days this past Saturday, I came across this beautiful necklace. Actually her entire booth had fantastic stuff.

Debbie Barbee had a nice collection of Dichrotic Glass Jewelry. Other than it being beautiful, I was amazed at the price. This beautiful piece was under $30. Find out more about her stuff by e-mailing swtelements@yahoo.com.

She's got a website also... but it looked like it wasn't live as of today.
http://www.silverwingsandthings.com

Early Voting for District 5
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Early voting for the vacant Place 5 Kyle City Council seat began yesterday...

I've seen signs for Chad Benninghoff and Lucy Johnson, but none for the other candidates, Bob Straub, or Ron Barrera.

To read a letter three of the four candidates wrote to the local newspaper (Hays Free Press), follow this link from a July 2 article:
Kyle City Council candidates

More information on where to vote, I found this PDF on the City of Kyle website::
www.cityofkyle.com/documents/NoticeofSpecialElection_000.pdf

Fry's Fun Farm @ Front Porch Days
Part of the Front Porch Days celebration was a petting zoo and horse rides as provided by Fry's Fun Farm. It was fun. He're a few shots.

Garage Sale - Saturday, February 23
(I took that photo... and built the flyer. Come on by and meet me in person... and buy cool stuff.)



Name: Kyle United Methodist Church
Address:408 Lockhart Street, Kyle, TX 78640
Website:http://www.kyleumc.com/
Directions:
I-35 South from Austin
Take exit 213 toward Kyle/FM-150 0.1 mi
Merge onto I-35-BL/N Old Hwy 81 0.8 mi
Turn right at E Center St/FM-150/RR-150 0.3 mi
Turn right at N Nance St 331 ft
Turn left at W Lockhart St 30 ft


http://do512.com/event/2008/02/23/garage-sale

MULTI-FAMILY • MULTI-GENERATION

The entire congregation of the KUMC has been asked to donate items like ladies, mens and baby clothes, furniture, toys, tools, and other household items in order to replace money raised to build our New Life Center (pictured in background) after our building contractor was paid for services/materials not provided. Although legal action is pending, the congregation is planning on moving forward and finishing this building as well as the landscape and a playground. Money raised from sale of items goes towards our new building fund. Money brought in from a baked goods sale (cookies, cakes, brownies) goes towards playground equipment. The KUMC Youth will also be raising money by having a face-painting booth for the kiddos.

Visit the Kyle United Methodist Church on Saturday February 23, 2008 and help by making a purchase.
May God bless you.

This is one of the four Chirstmas Tree recycling points the the City of Kyle has set up. This one is at Waterleaf Park. Grab your dead tree and throw it here.... Much like a tip-jar at the bar... I think they put one in the fence to show what should be there.

Hopefully it'll fill up. I know the Plum Creek neighborhood also has a drop off point.. and they are going to dump the trees in the lake to create fish habitat.

Anyhow... here's a link to the places The City of Kyle has set up.. in case you're looking for a place to dump the tree:
http://www.cityofkyle.com/parks/treerecycle.php

The Food
Boy Scouts sold Corn Dogs... and there was other fried goodies! I talked with the Boy Scout Troop leader, and you know how most Boy Scouts sell Trails End Popcorn door to door? Well.. these kiddos sell corn dogs at events... apparently make more money and get to go to better camps because of it. That's BEING PREPARED. I'm sure the parents are happy too.. no having to deliver popcorn house to house.

Continued...
Yes... there were Choirs!
These are some of the Kyle area school choirs... elementary school and high school. They sounded great.


Kyle Elementary Choir


Fuentes Elementary






Hays High School


Hays High School


Lehman High School