Neighborhood blames new development for flood problem Frustrations are growing among a handful of Kyle residents who allege the construction of a new housing development led to recent flooding problems. But city officials point to a change in rain patterns as the culprit. Flooding problems were brou...

Tying tourniquets, packing bloody wounds and practicing CPR were all activities Hays County residents learned Saturday at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center. It was part of the “Prepare for Tomorrow- Are You Ready?” event hosted by the Hays County Office of Emergency Management. The event was mean...

In the wake of more employees leaving Buda staff, city officials have decided to intensify their efforts to establish a mentoring and coaching program they hope could improve retention. The program could also help prepare the next generation of city staff and promote leadership training as well. Bud...

A bill meant to ease restrictions for Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) for Buda died before it could be heard on the Texas House of Representatives floor prior to Sine Die last month. Even with the bill’s demise, Buda city officials, who clamored for the bill, still have hope for the future. “All ...

The city of Buda may be able to pass water through the Edwards Aquifer and into the Middle Trinity for storage if the Texas Legislature passes a bill that eases restrictions relating to Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). House Bill (HB) 3333, authored by State Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs),...

High costs associated with an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) pilot study, along with wanting to monitor legislation, led to Buda city leaders’ inaction on an agenda item on the topic Tuesday, said Buda Mayor Todd Ruge. The decision to table the item came after the Buda City Council received a pr...

While many Buda residents are recovering from the May 2015 flood, a $500,000 state grant is expected to help the city potentially mitigate future disastrous floods. According to city documents, the grant, which was authorized in August 2016 by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for roughly $58...

The fluoride debate in Buda raged on as members of an anti-fluoride group flocked to the Jan. 3 city council meeting to demonstrate in a silent protest on the issue. Protesters with the Flouride Free movement demonstrated by holding up orange signs with the words “Hear Us!” printed on them, which we...

Dissension on potentially adding fluoride to the Buda public water system led city officials to table discussion on the matter indefinitely by a 6-1 vote Tuesday. Council member David Nuckels cast the lone dissenting vote. Council’s decision came after Brian Lillibridge, Buda city water specialist, ...

By Samantha Smith With a price tag nearing $100,000, Buda is preparing to move forward with a study to prove if Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) is feasible.  Buda City Council Aug. 1 unanimously approved City Manager Kenneth Williams to execute a contract with CH2M to perform a feasibility study ...