Someone with a sense of humor must be buried here. It's pretty fantastic. This is in front of a grave at the Kyle Cemetery.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Windmill
The haze of the morning played well off this windmill located off of Yarrington Road in Kyle.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Have you ever been to a National Night Out? It's really a fun thing... get to know your neighbors... eat some good food... meet a few cops who AREN'T there to give you a ticket...
I hope Daily Photo people have pictures from their National Night Out party in the next few days....
To find out where National Night out is happening in your area... put your zip code in at: http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/
This photo is one of the locations of the National Night Out party in the Plum Creek neighborhood in Kyle. It's my hood. We hosted parties for a few years at our house... but this year we're leaving it up to someone else.
I likely won't make any of the parties tonight... I have a good excuse though. Today my wife and I celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary. Here's a link to a PDF of our wedding "story" that ran in the Laredo Morning Times (where I grew up) - You can download it here..
Happy Tuesday
I hope Daily Photo people have pictures from their National Night Out party in the next few days....
To find out where National Night out is happening in your area... put your zip code in at: http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/
This photo is one of the locations of the National Night Out party in the Plum Creek neighborhood in Kyle. It's my hood. We hosted parties for a few years at our house... but this year we're leaving it up to someone else.
I likely won't make any of the parties tonight... I have a good excuse though. Today my wife and I celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary. Here's a link to a PDF of our wedding "story" that ran in the Laredo Morning Times (where I grew up) - You can download it here..
Happy Tuesday
Monday, October 05, 2009
World Communion Day @ Kyle United Methodist Church
Yesterday, 10/4/09 was World Communion Day. At the Kyle United Methodist Church, this was the view after the service. The church brought examples of sever different kinds of bread to show the various breads used all over the world.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Kyle Watertower
Anyone who knows Kyle, Texas knows this watertower.
It's pretty much the "You Are Here" dot for the city.
It's pretty much the "You Are Here" dot for the city.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
This is a shot I took a few weeks ago while driving around Kyle. It's the North Hays Optimist Sportsplex (known as the SWAMP).
I had two napping children in the car so I couldn't get out, but this looks to be pee-wee football.. or more appropriately "Pop Warner." We take our football seriously around here folks.
Anyhow.. I found a Website for the Sportsplex... and saw they offer all sorts of sports for kiddos... baseball, softball, tackle football, flag football, and cheerleading.
Check them out (and read the story about how the field came to be) at http://www.nhogators.com/
I had two napping children in the car so I couldn't get out, but this looks to be pee-wee football.. or more appropriately "Pop Warner." We take our football seriously around here folks.
Anyhow.. I found a Website for the Sportsplex... and saw they offer all sorts of sports for kiddos... baseball, softball, tackle football, flag football, and cheerleading.
Check them out (and read the story about how the field came to be) at http://www.nhogators.com/
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Today from 11 - 2p you can come out to the Claiborne Kyle Log House for their annual Chicken Dinner. It's a pretty cool place. We've gone the last few years.
What: Fried Chicken Dinner
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Claiborne Kyle Log House
Come enjoy great food, good music and fun with friends. Saturday, September 26th. Fried chicken and good food served from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Claiborne Kyle Log House is located at 2400 S. Old Stagecoach Road, County Rd. 136, South of Kyle.
Admission is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12.
(Info from http://www.kylechamber.org/EventCalendarItem.php?Events_ID=83)
What: Fried Chicken Dinner
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Claiborne Kyle Log House
Come enjoy great food, good music and fun with friends. Saturday, September 26th. Fried chicken and good food served from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Claiborne Kyle Log House is located at 2400 S. Old Stagecoach Road, County Rd. 136, South of Kyle.
Admission is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12.
(Info from http://www.kylechamber.org/EventCalendarItem.php?Events_ID=83)
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Dove of Peace
This dove wind chime seemed just so fitting hanging over a grave at the San Vicente Cemetery in Kyle.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
I love the beautiful moments in Kyle when you realize how long this town has been here. The history is quiet, though. It sneaks up on you, and you find yourself suddenly in a secret garden that seems to be growing right out of some long-ago building. This one is adjacent to the new Lucky Cup, featured in Sean's daily photo yesterday. If I hadn't had my tiny niece with me, I would have had to go exploring, because I long to know what remnants of humanity linger here. It is apparently abandoned. I wish it could be mine. I hope someone out there loves it as much as I do.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Lucky Cup Coffee House
The Lucky Cup is now open again.
It has moved to a block south of the New City Hall...
Stop in and say hello to them,
108 Front St.
Kyle, TX 78640
512.535.5636
It has moved to a block south of the New City Hall...
Stop in and say hello to them,
108 Front St.
Kyle, TX 78640
512.535.5636
Monday, September 21, 2009
The "Kyle Hanging Tree" has an interesting story. Apparently an unnamed man was found hung to death at this tree, which was located on Colonel Claiborne Kyle's property around 1840-1850. I'm assuming that because of this and a death in his own family, he gifted about 15 acres of land around the tree to form a community cemetery. To this day, this tree is located at the Kyle Cemetery on Country Road 136 (aka Old Stagecoach Road).
A little history lesson for a Monday.
A little history lesson for a Monday.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
This building is on campus at Kyle Elementary.
I didn't realize it was a historic building until last week... It's the first building in Kyle that was constructed using grant money from the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
I've been working a few freelance jobs since I was downsized from my full-time position. One of them was a historic tour of Kyle, Texas. It came out really interesting. After taking photos of Kyle for over 3 years on this blog, it was really neat to find out new things about the oldest parts of Kyle. This was one I knew nothing at all about... Here's a shot of the historical marker itself. You can read about it for yourself.
I didn't realize it was a historic building until last week... It's the first building in Kyle that was constructed using grant money from the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
I've been working a few freelance jobs since I was downsized from my full-time position. One of them was a historic tour of Kyle, Texas. It came out really interesting. After taking photos of Kyle for over 3 years on this blog, it was really neat to find out new things about the oldest parts of Kyle. This was one I knew nothing at all about... Here's a shot of the historical marker itself. You can read about it for yourself.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Downtown Kyle
I was stuck at a train yesterday.. so I took this shot.
It's the City Hall with the tower in the background.
If you ask anyone who's driven through Kyle what the first landmark they can think of when they think of Kyle.. chances are it's the Kyle Water Tower..
It's the City Hall with the tower in the background.
If you ask anyone who's driven through Kyle what the first landmark they can think of when they think of Kyle.. chances are it's the Kyle Water Tower..
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
JoAnna Ordóñez is the owner of Vidriosa Glassworks in Kyle, Texas.
www.vidriosa.com/
This photo is of her kiln. It's about 1,200 degrees in there... You can see the pieces glowing.
As of last week, JoAnna has opened a storefront in Kyle. I went by to take a look and its going to be a really cool place for kids and adults in the Kyle area to attend art workshops or host a cool art-themed kids party. Good luck JoAnna!
www.vidriosa.com/
This photo is of her kiln. It's about 1,200 degrees in there... You can see the pieces glowing.
As of last week, JoAnna has opened a storefront in Kyle. I went by to take a look and its going to be a really cool place for kids and adults in the Kyle area to attend art workshops or host a cool art-themed kids party. Good luck JoAnna!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Kyle Cemetery
I took some photos at the three main cemeteries in Kyle last week before the rain came... so I'll share a few of the shots I got this week.
This is in the "Kyle Family Pioneer Cemetery" section of the Kyle City Cemetery. It's an old broken headstone.
I can't make out the name on the stone since it's so broken but I think the date on it is:
"Died Oct. 20, 1879"
This is in the "Kyle Family Pioneer Cemetery" section of the Kyle City Cemetery. It's an old broken headstone.
I can't make out the name on the stone since it's so broken but I think the date on it is:
"Died Oct. 20, 1879"
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Window in Kyle
When I saw this ivy growing up this old window, I knew I had a good Kyle Daily Photo.
This particular window is located on Center Street... it's the "alley-side" of the Hays Free Press building.
Hays Free Press
109 Center St.
Kyle, TX 78640
This particular window is located on Center Street... it's the "alley-side" of the Hays Free Press building.
Hays Free Press
109 Center St.
Kyle, TX 78640
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Guitar Hero? Church?
According to the sign, there's going to be a Guitar Hero Tournament at the Primera Iglesia Bautista in Kyle on Setember 26, 2009. Sounds like fun.
Primera Iglesia Bautista
301 Main Street
Kyle, TX 78640
Primera Iglesia Bautista
301 Main Street
Kyle, TX 78640
Friday, September 11, 2009
Waterfall at Capstone Dental
I went to the dentist yesterday for the first time in a few years. I know, I'm not the best example when it comes to dental health (kids.. make sure to see a dentist every 6 months, and brush and floss daily).
My Doctor's name was Dr. Walker. I had to force my self to not call him "Dr. Walker Texas Dentist."
Anyhow, outside the dentists office (at 809 West Center - which is at the corner of Rebel Road and Center Street) was this fantastic waterfall. So.. I thought it'd make a nice daily photo.
Enjoy.
Need a dentist?
http://www.capstonedentalkyle.com/
My Doctor's name was Dr. Walker. I had to force my self to not call him "Dr. Walker Texas Dentist."
Anyhow, outside the dentists office (at 809 West Center - which is at the corner of Rebel Road and Center Street) was this fantastic waterfall. So.. I thought it'd make a nice daily photo.
Enjoy.
Need a dentist?
http://www.capstonedentalkyle.com/
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Rainbow 09/09/09 - Kyle, TX
I walked out the back door of my house this morning and saw a beautiful double rainbow. It really is an amazing symbol of God's presence in the world. It also means... IT RAINED! Hooray for rain. It's been a while.
Hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday everyone.
Hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday everyone.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Firefighters are so neat. I have a few friends who do it in Austin and San Antonio and there is just no doubt that they are the most super-bad-A folk I have ever met. There's something really noble (as if I need to say it) about someone whose very profession is to rush in, risking their own lives, to save someone in danger. I know that's not the only task they perform, but it's the very definition of the job.
In a more microscopic view, I'm just fully impressed with Kyle firefighters. I've actually dealt with them a lot, from the time right after we moved here that I heaped a pile of rags covered in linseed oil onto my counter and they spontaneously combusted (that's right, folks... it could happen to YOU) to the nearby wildfire that I happened to be the first person in my neighborhood to detect (by smell). And that doesn't even include all the great educational events they attend: the library, the Eater Eggs-strvaganza, etc.
And with the scope narrowing yet further... that building they use now, as tiny and probably inadequate as it is, is SO beautiful. I tried to find some history on it, but could only find info about the new, presumably more adequate, firehouse being built to serve our burgeoning population. But the little yellow brick building has got to be one of the oldest here in town, and I hope it can be reconstituted into something equally wonderful like a museum or a bookstore. We could definitely use a bookstore.
But we NEED our firefighters. THANK YOU!!!
Monday, September 07, 2009
I have taken photos around Kyle for the last 3 years and realized I've never taken a picture of the interior of the Texas Pie Company.
I ran the exterior shot back in August 2006, but never anything on the inside.
So, I'm going to fix that.
This is Spencer Thomas. When he's not fronting an awesome blues/rock band he's one of the owners of the Texas Pie Company. If you're looking for a pie that's better than your mom makes (don't tell mom) check this place out. Dutch Apple, Cherry, Fudge Pecan, Blueberry, Buttermilk Chess, Coconut Macaroon, Coconut Cream... if you've got a pie want.. drive down Center Street in Kyle and look for the HUGE slice of cherry pie. You'll thank me later.
They sell the 10" pies for between $12-$14, but if you're not wanting an entire big pie,they've also got mini-pies for like $3-$4. They've also got other dessert items like macaroons, cupcakes, brownies, and lemon bars.
If you're in Kyle for lunch, stop in and get yourself a sandwich, as Texas Pie Company is also a sandwich shop.
Oh... they also cater. They make full-pan casseroles and pot pies that are pretty darn good. That's a big thing for me to say. I hate casseroles.
Do you get the idea... I really like this place.
:)
Texas Pie Company
www.texaspiecompany.com/
202 W. Center, Kyle, Texas 78640
By the way, try their Peanut Butter Pie. It's the most amazine pie I've had in a long time. Totally my favorite pie of all time.
I ran the exterior shot back in August 2006, but never anything on the inside.
So, I'm going to fix that.
This is Spencer Thomas. When he's not fronting an awesome blues/rock band he's one of the owners of the Texas Pie Company. If you're looking for a pie that's better than your mom makes (don't tell mom) check this place out. Dutch Apple, Cherry, Fudge Pecan, Blueberry, Buttermilk Chess, Coconut Macaroon, Coconut Cream... if you've got a pie want.. drive down Center Street in Kyle and look for the HUGE slice of cherry pie. You'll thank me later.
They sell the 10" pies for between $12-$14, but if you're not wanting an entire big pie,they've also got mini-pies for like $3-$4. They've also got other dessert items like macaroons, cupcakes, brownies, and lemon bars.
If you're in Kyle for lunch, stop in and get yourself a sandwich, as Texas Pie Company is also a sandwich shop.
Oh... they also cater. They make full-pan casseroles and pot pies that are pretty darn good. That's a big thing for me to say. I hate casseroles.
Do you get the idea... I really like this place.
:)
Texas Pie Company
www.texaspiecompany.com/
202 W. Center, Kyle, Texas 78640
By the way, try their Peanut Butter Pie. It's the most amazine pie I've had in a long time. Totally my favorite pie of all time.
Friday, September 04, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Park Place Foods
2101 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
The kiddos were taking a nap in the car last Saturday so I decided to take a little drive so they could sleep (those with kids know how great this "sleep cruising" is. I ended up in deep East Kyle. When the kids woke up, I stopped in to a convenience store called Park Place Foods.
What a hidden little gem in Kyle. It's a full convenience store with a bunch of stuff you'd not expect to see in your "normal" store. They've got some of the harder to find Mexican candies, fishing supplies, and a section where they sell some sweet looking hats.
There's even a Mexican Restaurant inside (Taqueria Huentitan). I've not eaten there, but I talked to a few people who have and I'll be sure to try it out soon.
Here's a photo of some "paletas" with a bonus of my 5 year old's hand reaching in to grab one.
Park Place Foods
2101 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
2101 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
The kiddos were taking a nap in the car last Saturday so I decided to take a little drive so they could sleep (those with kids know how great this "sleep cruising" is. I ended up in deep East Kyle. When the kids woke up, I stopped in to a convenience store called Park Place Foods.
What a hidden little gem in Kyle. It's a full convenience store with a bunch of stuff you'd not expect to see in your "normal" store. They've got some of the harder to find Mexican candies, fishing supplies, and a section where they sell some sweet looking hats.
There's even a Mexican Restaurant inside (Taqueria Huentitan). I've not eaten there, but I talked to a few people who have and I'll be sure to try it out soon.
Here's a photo of some "paletas" with a bonus of my 5 year old's hand reaching in to grab one.
Park Place Foods
2101 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
MMMMMM Hatch Chile time!
Illustrious Kyle resident Dawn Sanchez preps chiles for her famous pork green chile Sunday evening. I could have eaten that stuff for a week straight. Unfortunately, three families made quick work of it alongside some green chile corn bread, arroz con pollo, spicy fire-roasted salsa, and a rather large pitcher of white sangria. YUM! If there's one thing Central Texans know how to do well, it's eat!
Hatch chiles are unique. Their burn is a bit prickly, slow and luxurious, but not too intense. They have a delicious fresh flavor when roasted, are virtually not spicy at all when de-seeded and de-ribbed, but the heat is just about right to impress but not thrill a pro while still letting the chile-eating novice off the fire-tongue hook.
What an evening! Tons of food, an overcrowded dinner table, a north wind, and just about non-stop laughter.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Intimidators - Gene kicks...
This is a photo from 2 Friday's ago. I took this before we played another team. This Friday we god pwned by The Intimidators.
The Intimidators are a good team.
Pray Ball is a fun team.
Gene... the guy kicking here... is darn good. On defense he plays shortstop... and NOTHING gets past him.
I learned not to kick it to Gene.
This photo is of the Kyle Kickball League... one of the cool things brought to you by the Kyle Parks and Recreation Department.
I've heard rumors that budgets are being cut and we may lose some funding to the Park and Rec Dept. THAT WOULD BE A SHAME.
Activities like the Adult Kickball League are great additions to the Kyle landscape. Great people. Great times. Great fun... while exercising.
The Intimidators are a good team.
Pray Ball is a fun team.
Gene... the guy kicking here... is darn good. On defense he plays shortstop... and NOTHING gets past him.
I learned not to kick it to Gene.
This photo is of the Kyle Kickball League... one of the cool things brought to you by the Kyle Parks and Recreation Department.
I've heard rumors that budgets are being cut and we may lose some funding to the Park and Rec Dept. THAT WOULD BE A SHAME.
Activities like the Adult Kickball League are great additions to the Kyle landscape. Great people. Great times. Great fun... while exercising.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Done for the day and trying to find a little shade...
Our neighborhood pool is a happy place. When you hang out there for a while, you start to know the American family isn't in any jeopardy at all; that it's really thriving in all its patterns and permutations, whatever they may be. And we are certainly equalized by our need to cool off. While this photo was being taken, I was explaining to my son that God gave us a little built-in air conditioner. He says, "Is it the size of one of those little hamburgers?" as if we had a miniature HVAC somewhere nestled alongside the left lung or something. "No," I explained, "we sweat and wind moves across our bodies and cools the water." He says, "I think your hat is my good air conditioner."
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Three Wolf Moon is at The Old Town Gift Emporium. I felt the power. I asked my mother in law to hold the shirt up so I could take a photo. She has no clue about the 3WM.
Do you? Check out Three Wolf Moon on Amazon.com. Just take a browse at the comments. It's amazing.
Do you? Check out Three Wolf Moon on Amazon.com. Just take a browse at the comments. It's amazing.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Here's a bright idea. It's a lamp that looks like a lady from the waist down. It kind of reminded me of "A Christmas Story."
I saw this at the Old Town Gift Emporium oldtowngiftemporium.com/.
I saw this at the Old Town Gift Emporium oldtowngiftemporium.com/.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Chapa Autocraft
218 South Front Street,
Kyle Texas
78640
(512) 504-9577
It's now open (so says the sign).
I've never been there, but on Yahoo, a person called 'Satisfied Customer" has this to say:
"I was really impressed with the honesty and excellent service provided. There prices are reasonable and just overall excellent service. I highly recommend Chapa Autocraft to anyone."
Now... that doesn't sound like a fake entry... does it?
They've got a webpage.
http://www.s-collectiveprojects.com/hosting/chapa/services.html
218 South Front Street,
Kyle Texas
78640
(512) 504-9577
It's now open (so says the sign).
I've never been there, but on Yahoo, a person called 'Satisfied Customer" has this to say:
"I was really impressed with the honesty and excellent service provided. There prices are reasonable and just overall excellent service. I highly recommend Chapa Autocraft to anyone."
Now... that doesn't sound like a fake entry... does it?
They've got a webpage.
http://www.s-collectiveprojects.com/hosting/chapa/services.html
Monday, August 17, 2009
Manhole Cover
This is just about the prettiest manhole cover I've ever seen. I found it on the roads that have recently been built behind the new Kohl's.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Growing my own.
I'm shamelessly assuming that my own back yard is interesting enough to be Kyle's daily photo. But it's fall garden season, y'all! It's the trade off of the hot summers that you can begin again in late August with tomatoes, squash, and peppers. I started my tomato sprouts today.
The watermelons will last another couple of months. They take a good long while to get ready to eat, so come see me in September for juicy homegrown yumminess!
Friday, August 14, 2009
There's going to be a new fire station in Kyle. This thing is a monster. It's going to be called "Station #1." I swear.. I don't know who comes up with those awesome names. But, I'm really glad it's happening. We are a big enough city to have this... and we're getting it. Yahoo.
Some history:
The Kyle Fire Department was formed, soon after the town of Kyle itself, in 1880. The membership of the department was divided up into three companies, a Hook and Ladder Company, a Bucket Brigade Company, and a Hose Company.
(read more here - http://www.kylefire.com/Kyle-Fire-Department-history.php)
Or click the photo to go to the Kyle Fire Department's Homepage.
Some history:
The Kyle Fire Department was formed, soon after the town of Kyle itself, in 1880. The membership of the department was divided up into three companies, a Hook and Ladder Company, a Bucket Brigade Company, and a Hose Company.
(read more here - http://www.kylefire.com/Kyle-Fire-Department-history.php)
Or click the photo to go to the Kyle Fire Department's Homepage.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
New business...
This building is located on Front Street, next door to the big slice of cherry pie (aka Texas Pie Company). They're applying for a liquor license... ARE WE GETTING A BAR IN KYLE?
Yea.
(It was about 2 years ago that selling alcohol by the bottle/glass was approved in town... before that you couldn't have a beer with dinner in a restaurant... FYI)
Yea.
(It was about 2 years ago that selling alcohol by the bottle/glass was approved in town... before that you couldn't have a beer with dinner in a restaurant... FYI)
Monday, August 10, 2009
This is located about a block left of downtown, just over the tracks.
This has been about 4 things in the last 5 years. a couple of coffee shops, a pandarea, a gift shop... I just found out that it will be the new location of the Lucky Cup Coffeehouse.
Lucky Cup used to be located in the front of the Plum Creek neighborhood. It disappeared about a month ago. I really liked it there... they threw free concerts and we had a lot of good memories.
Hopefully that vibe will be retained in the new location. Not sure when it will open... but as I understand it, it will be here.
Check their Website to see when they will open:
http://luckycup.net
This has been about 4 things in the last 5 years. a couple of coffee shops, a pandarea, a gift shop... I just found out that it will be the new location of the Lucky Cup Coffeehouse.
Lucky Cup used to be located in the front of the Plum Creek neighborhood. It disappeared about a month ago. I really liked it there... they threw free concerts and we had a lot of good memories.
Hopefully that vibe will be retained in the new location. Not sure when it will open... but as I understand it, it will be here.
Check their Website to see when they will open:
http://luckycup.net
Sunday, August 09, 2009
On Friday night, I'm a part of a co-ed kickball team called PRAY BALL. We're all members of the Kyle United Methodist Church.
This was the scene after the game. I'm posing with a ball on my head... the ball that I popped by kicking it onto the fence (foul ball). Jenni J. is in front of me...she did the splits as she ran to second base...and was safe. in the front is Andrea...she didn't want to be out so she dove for first base. She was out... but it was AWESOME.
So... it was a really really fun game. Our team lost 1-0 but it was a great time.
We play again on Friday @ 7:30. For team schedules and game time... check the link:
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=kylekickball
This photo was taken by Pastor Barbara Aziz. Click the photo to go to all the photos from Friday's game.
This was the scene after the game. I'm posing with a ball on my head... the ball that I popped by kicking it onto the fence (foul ball). Jenni J. is in front of me...she did the splits as she ran to second base...and was safe. in the front is Andrea...she didn't want to be out so she dove for first base. She was out... but it was AWESOME.
So... it was a really really fun game. Our team lost 1-0 but it was a great time.
We play again on Friday @ 7:30. For team schedules and game time... check the link:
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=kylekickball
This photo was taken by Pastor Barbara Aziz. Click the photo to go to all the photos from Friday's game.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
TRAIN
If you've been to Kyle.. you've been stopped by a train.
If you've driven from Kyle to San Marcos... you've probably been stopped by the same train... twice.
If you've driven from Kyle to San Marcos... you've probably been stopped by the same train... twice.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Working to bring worlds together... these are the very young men and women of Kyle studying timeworn Korean discipline, coordination, and honor. At the beginning and end of every class at Larsen's Taekwondo, the students and instructors recite a pledge:
"I promise
to be a good person
with knowledge in my mind
strength in my body
honesty in my heart
to make good friends
to be a good leader
and to earn my black belt."
I truly believe this place is one of the best things ever to happen to my son.
Larsen's Taekwondo
109 Center St.
268-8000
Thursday, August 06, 2009
This is a shot of the Kyle Auction Oak. It's one of our historical landmarks. Located on 204 S. Sledge St (turn left one block past "the square" downtown and head a few blocks in) in front of a residence.
Here's some history.
Historical period: Frontier Texas (1865 - 1899)
Historical topics: Frontier Settlements
Species: Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
County: Hays
Public access?: Yes
Between 1870 and 1880, the international and great Northern Railroad planned to construct a line between Austin and San Antonio. However, when the planners found that no towns lay on the route between San Marcos and Austin, they decided to establish a station town at some point along their route.
Several offers of land in northern Hays County were received, but the offer by the Captain Ferguson Kyle and D. R. Moore families was accepted. All of the land, excepting a depot site and track right-of-way, was then deeded to the Texas Land Company for development as a town.
In less than a week, the town was surveyed and a plat recorded with the county clerk. Streets and alleys were deeded to the town, officially designated as Kyle, Texas, in honor of one of the men who donated the land. Captain Kyle was a native of Mississippi and had served as a captain with Terry's Rangers in the War Between the States.
In the shade of this mammoth live oak, all of the business lots and most of Kyle's residential lots were sold at auction. As an added inducement, the railroad offered free train rides to participants in the sale.
The land on which this historic tree stands was donated by the railroad in June 1881 for the construction of the town's first school, Kyle Academy.
(Info from - http://famoustreesoftexas.tamu.edu/TreeHistory.aspx?TreeName=Kyle%20Auction%20Oak)
Here's some history.
Historical period: Frontier Texas (1865 - 1899)
Historical topics: Frontier Settlements
Species: Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
County: Hays
Public access?: Yes
Between 1870 and 1880, the international and great Northern Railroad planned to construct a line between Austin and San Antonio. However, when the planners found that no towns lay on the route between San Marcos and Austin, they decided to establish a station town at some point along their route.
Several offers of land in northern Hays County were received, but the offer by the Captain Ferguson Kyle and D. R. Moore families was accepted. All of the land, excepting a depot site and track right-of-way, was then deeded to the Texas Land Company for development as a town.
In less than a week, the town was surveyed and a plat recorded with the county clerk. Streets and alleys were deeded to the town, officially designated as Kyle, Texas, in honor of one of the men who donated the land. Captain Kyle was a native of Mississippi and had served as a captain with Terry's Rangers in the War Between the States.
In the shade of this mammoth live oak, all of the business lots and most of Kyle's residential lots were sold at auction. As an added inducement, the railroad offered free train rides to participants in the sale.
The land on which this historic tree stands was donated by the railroad in June 1881 for the construction of the town's first school, Kyle Academy.
(Info from - http://famoustreesoftexas.tamu.edu/TreeHistory.aspx?TreeName=Kyle%20Auction%20Oak)
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
What a slogan!
Very interesting slogan.
"We meet the nicest people by accident"
Funny... for that time in your life when things aren't really that comical.
:)
"We meet the nicest people by accident"
Funny... for that time in your life when things aren't really that comical.
:)
Monday, August 03, 2009
August 1 was my Grandma Soja's birthday. She passed away in 2006. One of the things she really liked was the Crepe Myrtle, the tree seen here.
Someday I'm going to plant a Crepe Myrtle in her honor in my yard.
(Here's my Kyle Daily Photo post I put up when I learned she passed away - http://kyledailyphoto.blogspot.com/2006/10/rest-in-peace-helen-louise-soja.html)
Someday I'm going to plant a Crepe Myrtle in her honor in my yard.
(Here's my Kyle Daily Photo post I put up when I learned she passed away - http://kyledailyphoto.blogspot.com/2006/10/rest-in-peace-helen-louise-soja.html)
Sunday, August 02, 2009
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