There were smiles all around as the city of Buda unveiled the new Basil Anthony Moreau Buda Welcome Center on Saturday. The building, which used to house the city library, has been vacant since Buda’s municipal complex was opened in 2018. While final touches are still being made, the welcome center ...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — Planning a music festival takes a lot of time and work, but Buda leaders and staff are working to successfully bring one to the city.  During the regular Buda City Council meeting on Nov. 1, council members approved an agreement with the Texas Music Network for the Blue S...

By Amira Van Leeuwen BUDA — Roger and Roberta Haas' walls are decorated with paintings, the fireplace mantle is filled with candles and glass pumpkins and family photos are displayed on bedside tables and in the dining room. But their beautiful home is falling apart.  Photo By Amira Van Leeuwen Roge...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Businesses and organizations around Hays County are honoring veterans all weekend with parades, fundraisers and more.  Kyle/Buda Buda VFW will hold a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. in the Bradfield Village Park parking lot. Additionally, the community i...

Staff Report BUDA — The city of Buda implemented “Stage 2” drought conservation measures as of Monday, Nov 7. The move to Stage 2 restrictions is partially precipitated by the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s (BSEACD) move to Stage 3 restrictions for the Barton Springs aquifer....

(Editor's Note: This post was updated on Nov. 9 at 5:09 p.m. to include statements provided to the Hays Free Press by Miguel Zuniga, Amanda Stark, Bear Heiser, Michelle Guiterrez Cohen and Ruben Becerra) By ASHLEY KONTNIER There will be two new faces on Kyle City Council after Miguel A. Zuniga toppe...

By Amira Van Leeuwen BUDA — The Buda Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for “endangerment of a child” after a vehicle almost hit children playing at a local park last weekend. The suspect was notified of the warrant, instructing him to turn himself in within 24 hours.  After Luke Perry d...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — Deliberations around the development agreement for Persimmon, the 775-acre development proposed on the Bailey and Armbruster tracts off FM 967, have seemingly come to a halt, for now.  The Buda City Council approved 6-0 to table the proposed agreement pending further disc...

STAFF REPORT BUDA– The Buda Police Department recently earned the “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” award from the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.  Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd presented the details about the accreditation and presentation of the award at...

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office hosted Coffee with a Cop on Oct. 20 at Meridian, located on Main Street in Buda, giving community members an opportunity to meet and talk with constables, deputies and police officers while also supporting a local coffee shop. The event aims to connect law enforcemen...