https://www.haysfreepress.com/author/5,marina-armendariz en Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25504,buda-city-council-hears-budget-changes-approves-proposed-tax-rateBUDA — During a special meeting Aug. 13, Buda City Council approved the maximum proposed tax rate at $0.3576 per $100 of taxable value for fiscal year 26.According to a presentation by city manager Mi...]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25504,buda-city-council-hears-budget-changes-approves-proposed-tax-rate https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25501,pride-of-dripping-springs-hosts-back-to-school-pool-partyPride of Dripping Springs board members, from left, Jennifer Gamewell, Julie Balderrama, Nichole Newlan and Cynra McGuire, hosted a back to school pool party Aug. 9 for community members to get togeth...]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25501,pride-of-dripping-springs-hosts-back-to-school-pool-party https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25484,buda-city-council-talks-fm-1626-rm-967-intersectionBUDA — During its Aug. 5 meeting, Buda City Council heard a presentation on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) FM 1626 and RM 967 intersection study by Kevin Hoffman of Tetra...]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25484,buda-city-council-talks-fm-1626-rm-967-intersection https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25483,dripping-springs-vodka-celebrates-20th-anniversaryCommunity members enjoy the Dripping Springs Vodka 20th anniversary celebration with food, drinks and games, held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Dripping Springs Distilling.PHOTO BY MARINA ARMENDARIZ: Attendees...]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25483,dripping-springs-vodka-celebrates-20th-anniversary https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25481,bell-springs-winery-celebrates-15th-anniversaryDripping Springs community members enjoy the family-friendly outdoor area at Bell Springs Winery during the business's 15th anniversary Aug. 2. The public was invited for a day of celebration, featuri...]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25481,bell-springs-winery-celebrates-15th-anniversary https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25446,buda-s-commission-on-aging-implements-action-planBUDA — The Buda Commission on Aging (COA), established as a task force in 2017 and designated as a commission in 2023, is moving forward with its Age-Friendly Action Plan.Jeff Kaufmann, chairman of th...]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25446,buda-s-commission-on-aging-implements-action-plan https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25431,buda-city-council-calls-for-general-electionBUDA — During its July 15 meeting, Buda City Council called for a general election to be held Nov. 4, for the purpose of electing the At-Large Position 1 and Single Member District C council members.M...]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25431,buda-city-council-calls-for-general-election https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25382,buda-economic-development-corporation-institutes-new-rise-programBUDA — The Recruiting and Investing in Skilled Employment (RISE) program, which provides salary-based cash incentives to local companies to create high-paying jobs, was recently implemented by the Bud...]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25382,buda-economic-development-corporation-institutes-new-rise-program https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25374,red-cross-implements-community-adaptation-program-across-hays-countyAUSTIN — In 2024, the American Red Cross began piloting the Community Adaptation Program (CAP) in Hays County in an effort to help at-risk communities prepare for disasters.According to the Red Cross,...]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25374,red-cross-implements-community-adaptation-program-across-hays-county https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25371,providence-behavioral-therapy-cuts-ribbonOn June 27, the founder of Providence Behavioral Therapy, Heather Skeen, cuts a ceremonial ribbon with staff, community members and representatives from the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce, signifying t...]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25371,providence-behavioral-therapy-cuts-ribbon https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25331,buda-city-council-discusses-rising-water-fees-park-renovationsBUDA — Buda City Council’s fiscal year 2026 budget meeting June 12 covered multiple topics, including an increase in water rates, additions to the Buda Sportsplex and renovations to City Park. This wa...]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25331,buda-city-council-discusses-rising-water-fees-park-renovations