Buda Parks and Rec
by JACK JONES
The Plum Creek Watershed, in collaboration with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, worked with area cities to estimate how many pet waste stations would be beneficial for city parks, trails and high traffic areas. TSSWCB utilized the Clean Water Act §319 (h) to purchase 18 pet waste stations for the city of Buda as well as supplies for a year from the grant. The pet waste stations will be located in various parks and along trails where pets are walked.
The City of Buda does have a Pet Waste Ordinance stating that the owner of every animal shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta deposited by their animal(s) on public walks, recreation areas, or private property. The ordinance was motivated by an effort to reduce one form of storm water pollution.
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First Thursday will be held on November 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Buda. Activities include Art Around Town’s “Block Printing” activity at the Buda Public Library’s outdoor picnic tables. Give thanks by donating to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. First Thursday visitors are encouraged to bring canned foods and donate them in the various white boxes along Main Street while you stroll, shop and dine in downtown Buda.
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The 32nd annual Budafest event runs from 10 a.m. ‘til dusk on December 3 and December 4 on the Greenbelt, Main Street, Library parking lot and City Park in Downtown Buda. Budafest includes over 100 artisan booths, food booths, parade, full carnival and musical entertainment. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on December 3 starting at the Buda Fire Department off of FM 2770 and heading north on Main Street in downtown finishing in the parking area north of City Park. For more information regarding Budafest or to participate in the event, visit www.budafest.org or call (512) 422.7863.
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Christmas cheer will radiate as the Buda Trail of Lights returns for the 3rd year of fun, fellowship, music, and holiday splendor at Historic Stagecoach Park. Mark your calendars for December 14 -21 from 6 - 10 p.m. and don’t miss out on this free family event. Park visitors will enjoy a spectacular display of twinkling lights illuminating Stagecoach Park with various Winter Wonderland scenes and themes from local businesses, churches, neighborhoods and organizations. The City of Buda is seeking sponsorships for the Trail of Lights to make this year’s event more extravagant. If your business is/or organization would like to have a display or interested in sponsoring, please contact the Buda Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 312-0084.
