Residents in and around the fast-growing Hays County city of Kyle are about to see their water bills jump substantially.
Saying more revenue is needed to pay for major capital projects and keep up with growth and demand, the Kyle City Council has approved new water rates that call for a 20% increase for customers within the city limits and a 77% increase for customers outside of city limits.
Wastewater rates will also increase for both groups, with non-residents again seeing a much larger hike. The new rates take effect Oct. 1…