Apprehension about spending $500,000 to allow a third party to oversee the final phase of Buda’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) expansion led city leaders to hold on the matter Jan. 2.  Instead, the Buda City Council recommended its staff take a closer look at an agreement with Walker Partners, L...

s Buda prepares for the opening of its new municipal facility later this year, Buda Library Director Melinda Hodges is readying for a big move. More than 26,000 books, DVDs, CDs and other materials that currently comprise the Buda Library’s current collection will soon make the transition to a spaci...

Three main agenda items dominated the Buda City Council’s first meeting of the new year – the purchase of books for the new library, an agreement to relocate utilities and a professional services agreement. The items dealt with projects approved in the November 2014 bond election. The new $21 millio...

In preparation for the next flood to hit the area, city of Buda officials are planning the installation of new technologies to inform drivers of rising water. On December 5, Buda City Council members approved purchasing a flood early warning system (FEW) from Water & Earth Technologies (WET), accord...

Turnover on the Buda and Kyle city council daises was prevalent this election season as five political newcomers claimed seats this November. But with acquiring a seat on the dais comes the prospect of learning what makes the machine that is civic government work. Buda Public Information Officer Dav...

Buda city leaders are now on the clock when it comes to submitting possible transportation projects to be considered for the 2019-2022 Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (CAMPO) project call.  If Buda doesn’t submit an application by Jan. 18, the city must wait another four years unti...

Buda city leaders took another step toward implementing Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) with the approval of a pilot study meant to test the safety of the proposed project. On Dec. 5, the Buda City Council approved, by a 6-0 vote, a professional services agreement with HDR for the pilot study. Co...

While still $1.1 million over the planned $4.1 million budget, the Buda City Council approved design documents for improvements to Buda City Park by a 7-0 vote Dec. 5. Claire Hempel, a representative with Design Workshop, updated the Buda City Council on design changes meant to cut costs in the proj...

A resolution addressing vandalism issues at the Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial skate park could be coming after Buda City Council members discussed installation of security cameras. Buda Parks and Recreation Director Greg Olmer updated council members Nov. 21 on vandalism at the park and asked for he...

More than 300,000 square feet of industrial space could soon become available for lease on the east side of Buda in 2018. All of it is part of a development agreement between the Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Exeter Buda Land, L.P., which officials believe could generate more than ...