Kyle Matthews running for Coryell County commissioner in precinct 1

By LYNETTE SOWELL

Cove Leader-Press

Kyle Matthews is another Coryell County resident who's announced his candidacy for Coryell County Commissioner Precinct 1.

Matthews recently retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety and has 20-plus years in law enforcement, having also worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice where he rose to the rank of captain. During his time at DPS, he worked as a patrol officer, was part of the U.S. Presidential Detail, worked in border security and state capitol security, and assisted in disaster relief including at Fort Hood and the West chemical plant explosion. While at the TDCJ, Matthews supervised the daily operations of more than 400 employees and 3,250 offenders.

Matthews and his wife, Julie, are Gatesville residents who own and operate The Elk Stop, a convenience store in Evant, which they have done for over five years. They have employed as many as 18 in their business venture in that community. They are parents of Mason, 17, and Maci, 14.

Matthews is on the board of directors for Multicounty Water Supply Corporation, and has been involved in seeking alternative water resources for the county, and has reviewed and approved budgets for that group.

Matthews said his goal is to continue to provide quality services to the citizens of Coryell County while being fiscally responsible. He also wants to help provide an adequate infrastructure consistent with orderly growth within the county.

He is a member of both the Evant and Gatesville chambers of commerce, the Coryell County Farm Bureau, is a co-superintendent of the Coryell County Youth Fair, and has recently joined the Morning Exchange Club of Copperas Cove.

“I am an honest, experienced business leader with an extensive background in budgeting, resource allocation, and project management with a desire to serve the citizens within my county,” Matthews said. He plans “to promote economic development to include existing programs and policies that are in place, as well as educate and inform the community including the elected and appointed officials through effective and efficient communications.”