Add the city of Buda to the list of entities who have postponed or canceled events due to the threat of COVID 19.
While there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus locally or in Hays County, the city is taking action as s a precautionary measure.
This decision was made after careful consideration for the public’s health and well-being and because the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus.
Canceled/postponed events are:
• Buda area Census Count Shindig, March 28
• Buda Trash-Off, April 4
• Easter Egg Hunt, April 4
• All programs at the Buda Library including storytimes, after school and homeschool programming, adult programming and maker space programming.
Following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control, the city is also committed to social distancing and encouraging residents to take preventative action like hand washing, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and stay home when they feel sick.
The city also taking a number of internal measures including boosting janitorial services to include disinfecting of all surfaces, canceling large staff gatherings and retreats and restricting employee travel.
The city will continue to work with its regional partners to evaluate this evolving situation and make decisions about future events, meetings, etc., as warranted.
The city has also created a website page with prevention tips and information on the coronavirus at https://www.ci.buda.tx.us/coronavirusinformation. The page will be updated with the latest information from the Hays County Health Department, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the World Health Organization.
Residents are also reminded that there are several ways to conduct City business online:
Pay Utility Bills or Citations (Municipal Court): https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/budatx
Stream City Council Meetings and Other Board/Commission Meetings: https://www.ci.buda.tx.us/390/Council-Board-Commission-Meetings---VIEW
Buda Public Library Electronic Resources: https://buda.biblionix.com/catalog/
Park/Softball/Soccer Field Rentals: https://www.ci.buda.tx.us/154/Renting-a-Buda-Park
