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Growing older in Hays County
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BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
Kyle
The road to Dacy lane 1 Historic Krug Activity Center Current home of the Kyle Area Senior Zone in the renovated former city hall
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people, and feature flexible walls that can open into larger ballroom-type spaces, which will accommodate up to 300 people. KASZ currently has more than 1,500 members, and Connelly said up to two dozen are joining each month. “We have to turn people away all the time because there’s just not enough room,” said KASZ Communications Director Ellen Ermis. Ermis noted that, although the new space will more than double their current capacity, she suspects Kyle’s continued growth will create a need for more space sooner than later.
As Buda refines long-term plans, Kyle is moving ahead with senior-focused spaces. Construction began in September on a $4.5 million community center with a strong focus on seniors and an expected spring completion. KASZ, which runs free programming for adults age 50 and older at the historic Kyle City Hall—now the Krug Activity Center at 101 S. Burleson St.—will share the space with other community groups; however, KASZ will have priority during daytime hours, officials said. Connelly shared that the center will house six multipurpose rooms, each holding up to 50
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Some background Late 2024: Dacy Lane building acquired January 2025: Contracts approved for public input, feasibility study and design September 2025: Renovation contract approved Spring 2026 : KASZ expected to move into Dacy Lane center
The latest Renovations are underway on a space to double the capacity of the Kyle Area Senior Zone, a nonprofit that provides Hays County residents age 50 and older a space to share a meal with new friends, learn new skills, volunteer, find job opportunities and more.
7.1% of the Kyle population is age 65 or older.
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SOURCE: CITY OF KYLE, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU/COMMUNITY IMPACT
What else?
provides information on various types of free and paid services for older residents. Vigil said an updated directory with more emphasis on senior-related resources will be released by October.
Isabella Vigil, behavioral health coordinator for the Hays County Health Department, said the first Hays County Resource Directory was published in 2024, and the second edition was released this past October. Although it is not primarily for seniors, the directory
Beyond the city limits, efforts to improve senior wellness in Hays County are underway. County Judge Ruben Becerra said Task Force A.G.E. was formed in late 2024 to “support seniors in aging gracefully at home.”
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