KYLE, Texas (Talk1370.com) -- The City of Kyle has voted to rename Rebel Drive, paying homage to the city's place in fajita history with the name "Fajita Drive."
The Kyle City Council approved a resolution making the change Tuesday. The portion of Ranch Road 150 stretches from its southern end at West Center Street to the intersection of FM 2770.
In September 1969, Juan Antonio "Sonny" Falcón sold the first fajita taco at a concession booth at a Diez y Seis celebration in Kyle. Falcón, later known as "The Fajita King," went on to popularize the dish throughout Central Texas by selling his fajita tacos to crowds of appreciative people at rodeos, fairs, and outdoor festivals on nights and weekends.
"When we name our public places and roads, we need to try to not only take this city’s cultural diversity into consideration but our history and who and what we are memorializing with these names," Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said in a statement. "That’s why I think it’s time to make these changes. We need to celebrate someone that has positively affected people in the City of Kyle and I think we have that with Sonny Falcón. He sold the first fajita right here in Kyle and went on to become 'The Fajita King,' a character known all throughout Central Texas and beyond for spreading joy with his food."
The city is working with the postal service to ensure a smooth transition. Mail will automatically be delivered to both street names for one year. Affected business owners, property owners, and residents will receive a certified letter notifying them of the change. In addition to filling out a Change of Address form, residents and property owners will need to notify their business contacts, including:
- IRS & state tax agencies
- Social Security
- Texas DPS & DMV
- Utility services, including cable, phone & internet
- Insurance companies
- Employers
- Banks and credit cards
- Loan providers
- Magazines and subscription services
- Online shopping sites
- Clubs/Organizations
- Doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.
- Family and friends
Notifications will not be required at the Appraisal District, the Passport Office (unless the application is currently in process), or the City of Kyle utility services.
