James Adkins Pool in Kyle expands days open; city addresses lifeguard shortage

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — The James Adkins Pool in Kyle will now be open on more days during the week.

Before Tuesday, the pool was only open on Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 5:30 p.m.

The limited availability was because of the lifeguard shortage the City of Kyle was experiencing. However, at a July 5 meeting, the city council created an incentive program to address the shortage.

The program will take $19,500 from the seasonal budget that has around $65,000 left over. The money will be used to provide incentives for lifeguards like referral bonuses.

Starting Tuesday, the city will open the pool on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

KXAN's Sarah Al-Shaikh will have more on this story on KXAN News at 6 p.m.