BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN, ELISABETH JIMENEZ & JAMIE MOORE
County backs mental health program The Hays County Commissioners Court approved letters of support on Jan. 7 for a jail-based competency restoration program. The overview County ocials said the new JBCR pro- gram would address issues with pretrial wait times for inmates with mental health issues and developmental disabilities. The aim of the new program is to provide an understanding of the judicial system through treatment and therapy to inmates, preparing them to work with their attorney and defend their case, according to a news release. Approval of the letters of support marks “the rst step” in establishing the jail-based competency program, the news release states.
Parking lot projects see movement in Kyle
The parking lots at Waterleaf and Steeplechase Parks are getting a makeover. Kyle City Council unanimously approved a $266,600 task order with HDR Engineering, Inc. to fully design four parking lots at each of the afore- mentioned parks Jan. 7. City sta will also look into the cost of adding electric vehicle charging stations. The details The parking lots will be built at the existing Steeplechase Park playground/splash pad, basketball court and dog park parking lots. Two of those lots will be built with a permeable design, and the third one will be built using asphalt. The fourth parking lot will be built at Waterleaf Park’s Abundance Lane using asphalt. All parking lots are currently not ADA compliant and lack sidewalks and lighting, according to agenda documents. Waterleaf Park will receive a total of 57 parking spaces and Steeplechase Park will receive a total of
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122 parking spaces, according to agenda documents. What they’re saying Council member Miguel Zuniga said he was happy to see the city investing in parks on Kyle’s east side and that the improved parking lot and additional street lighting would provide better security for residents to enjoy those parks.
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