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The first story is about the lack of women and minorities leading Kyle city government. Specifically the story details that Kyle is more than fifty percent hispanic/latino. It does cause one to wonder if the current lawsuit filed by the NAACP against the city is the result of this short fall. Here is the link

Finally, the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce made this announcement. I have know about this for some time but have remained silent to protect the guilty...errrrhhh....innocent:

Kyle Chamber hires director

The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced the hiring of Ray Hernandez as its new executive director.

Hernandez is a graduate of Texas State University. As the former Executive Director of the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce from 1998 to 2000, Hernandez gained experience in member networking, training and promotion, economic development, tourism and budgeting. During his tenure, the membership of the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber grew from 98 to more than 300 members.

“We are very excited to have a person of Ray's caliber here to lead our team,” said Barbara Penhall, president of the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce. “The City of Kyle is beginning to see a huge increase in commercial development and the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce needs to be prepared to serve these businesses as they make Kyle their home.”

Hernandez was born and raised in San Marcos and his family has roots in Central Texas dating from the 1890s. His wife Belinda is the Program Director in the Outreach Division of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and they have three children.

The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce will host a reception on Wednesday, April 11 from 5-7 pm at the Kyle City Hall to introduce Hernandez to the community.

Congratulations to both the Chamber for making a wise decision on finally bringing in expert help and Mr. Hernandez for accepting the position.

In the interest of full disclosure, I should note that I know Mr. Hernandez. While many who read this blog know the extent of that knowledge, I will exercise my constitutional right to remain silent. Suffice it to say that I will be watching and, blogging.

Gratias Tibi Ago Deus

Wonko's Bud