Drought has led to 'dire' water supply in Kyle, could purchase more from San Marcos

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – The City of Kyle wants to purchase more water from San Marcos to support its growing community. 

Severe drought has affected many communities across Central Texas. While Kyle’s population in recent years has increased annually by 8%, its water supply has not grown with it. 

“The drought condition has just left our water supplies decreasing,” said Amber Schmeits, the assistant city manager of Kyle. “Everybody in Central Texas is feeling the same pressure on their water supplies.