ICE detainee taken to hospital in Kyle; local officials say they were not notified of the operation

January 16, 2026

The Kyle Police Department posted on social media that an individual in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement was transported to a local hospital Thursday morning. The post did not include extensive details, and it served as the first public notice of the incident.

City and county leaders said they had not been informed in advance of ICE activity tied to the hospitalization. Officials learned of the situation when they saw the police department's social media message, and they told local staff they had received no prior notification.

Local officials described the lack of advance notice as a breakdown in communication between federal authorities and municipal partners. They said timely information is important for public safety and for coordinating with local medical and corrections personnel when someone in custody needs care.

The Kyle Police Department did not expand on the circumstances of the detainee's condition in the social media post. The department also did not specify whether officers accompanied the individual during transport or who arranged the hospital trip.

Representatives from ICE were not identified in the police department's update, and the post did not say whether ICE had informed local medical providers before the transfer. City and county offices are now seeking additional details about the incident and about notification practices for future operations.

The episode highlights tensions that can arise when multiple agencies operate in the same community without clear lines of communication. Municipal leaders said they plan to follow up with federal officials to clarify protocols and expectations for notifying local authorities when ICE conducts actions within their jurisdiction.

Officials have not released further information about the detainee's condition or the outcome of the hospital visit. City and county staff said they will share new information as it becomes available to ensure transparency with residents.