BUDA — The wait is over. The wildly popular Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ restaurant made its opening official with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, June 21 at the Buda Mill & Grain Co. Jennifer Storm, executive director of the Buda Economic Development Corporation, called it an historic day and thanked Valent...

BUDA — Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) revealed a fresh new look for the brand in May to encourage entrepreneurism and promote a curated approach to business growth in the city. Buda EDC worked with Arsenal Advertising who has helped several cities in Texas such as Round Rock and busines...

BUDA — Valentina’s TexMex BBQ in Buda will soon open its doors in May. The 6,500-square-foot restaurant will provide seating for 235 customers, serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and include a full-service bar, according to a press release. As Valentina’s TexMex BBQ, owned by Modesty and Miguel Vidal...

Community invited to celebrate life of beloved community member BUDA — The Buda community is remembering Richard “Dick” Schneider, a founding member and the first executive director of the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce, who died in September 2022. The Chamber and Buda Economic Development Corporatio...

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...

Staff Report BUDA — The Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently awarded incentives to four businesses in Buda from its “Large Incentive Grant Funds,” approved by the Buda City Council.  “These incentives support our businesses at critical times in their development and keep Buda competi...

By CJ Vetter BUDA - On Aug. 2, the Buda City Council approved a new Public Improvement District policy, alongside passing new budgets for the 2023 fiscal year. PIDs are a tool by which cities can fund and finance future improvements of the city. The new PID policy, as approved by the city council, w...

By C.J. Vetter BUDA – The Buda City Council recently approved the creation of a new art commission with the goal of helping develop the local art community.  The new commission will allow the city access to state grants designed to boost the cultural uniqueness of communities throughout Texas alongs...

By C.J. Vetter Buda – The Buda City Council recently authorized numerous spending packages at its last meeting on Tuesday. New projects included numerous surveys, improvements to city infrastructure, and a permit for a new restaurant in the I-35 business district. Council first issued a specific use...

by Sahar Chmais Buda businesses will have another chance to apply for the Still Budaful Stimulus 2.0 program, even if they have already received funds; during the city council meeting Wednesday night, members approved the newer, laxer qualifications. The 2.0 stimulus program originally had $250,000 ...