Kyle, Texas Located in the heart of Central Texas, Kyle is a charming community situated between Austin and San Antonio. IH-35 and MoPac Rail Line, sometimes called the "Backbone of America", are major transportation arteries that run through the middle of Kyle. In the late 1800's, Kyle was a major player in the cotton business. This area was also the "Gateway To Texas Ranch Country". By the late 1990's, Kyle was seeing a large increase in population and commercial development. Today, Kyle is the second largest town in the fast growing Hays County. This creates unique opportunites and challenges for all the citizens that consider Kyle their home. More information and data on Kyle Kyle Rainfall Records Kyle Time and Temperature Welcome Home To Kyle (Click here for Map of Kyle, Texas)

Kyle - A Little Town That's Future Bound

Kyle, Texas borders it's neighbor Buda, Texas. While both are incorporated cities, many locals refer to them as "Buda/Kyle"

Kyle, with over 14,500 residents, 21 residential communities, and an additional 10,000 platted lots on the way, is the second largest city in Hays County. Kyle is eight miles north of San Marcos, Texas. and 20 miles south of Austin.

The town was established on July 24, 1880. David E. Moore and Fergus Kyle (for whom the city was named) gave 200 acres for a townsite to the International-Great Northern Railroad. In October 1880, lots were first sold at an auction held beneath a live oak tree, now known as the Kyle Auction Oak.

In 1895 voters incorporated Kyle, Texas. However, an election two years later discontinued the status. In 1906, it was incorporated again. Farming and ranching add to the economy of other businesses in this fast growing community.