By C.J. Vetter BUDA - A national gas company is making its way to Buda. At their council meeting on June 7, Buda approved a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an outside storage area for Airgas, a liquid air company. Airgas is a leading provider of industrial, medical and specialty gases in America, alon...

National Trails Day Scavenger Hunt The city of Kyle Parks & Recreation Department invites you to participate in a scavenger hunt at Waterleaf Park (628 Abundance Lane) on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is free for all participants. Registration is required. To register, visit www....

By C.J. Vetter BUDA – The Inspired Minds Art Center will be holding an art auction on April 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The collection, donated by Susan Amster, will also be featured on display. The collection itself has artwork from around the world and has over 125 pieces and features works from noti...

Kyle Public Library Earth Day Celebration  The Kyle Public Library will be hosting an Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Entrance to the event is free and the event will feature pizza, demonstrations from local environmental groups, chalk art and a bounce house. Drip...

by CJ Vetter Buda – On April 2, Buda held its first ever Buda Birthday celebration in honor of its 141 birthday at the Buda City Park and Amphitheater, with over 3,000 people in attendance. Food, vendors, and carnival rides were all offered in addition to free, live performances from award winning T...

Staff Report BUDA -- The city of Buda will accept applications for Human Services funding by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1. The city grants funds for projects and programs that address community needs in the following areas: arts and culture, education and training, community development/community ser...

Staff Report Hays CISD’s 15th and newest elementary school is one step closer to officially having a name. The 2021 Hays CISD Naming Committee will make a recommendation to the HCISD Board of Trustees during the Dec. 13 meeting to name the new school Sunfield Elementary, following input from the com...

By Brittany Anderson A string of dog attacks across three different neighborhoods in Hays County has dog owners seeking tighter pet policies. The attacks occurred over the course of one week in Kyle, Buda and San Marcos, all resulting in the death of the attacked dogs.  Tom Embleton of Kyle was walk...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — Buda is gearing up to host the Texas International Wine Competition (TIWC) for the third time. Destination Services Director Lysa Gonzalez presented city council with information regarding the upcoming competition and a request for a hotel occupancy tax grant for TIWC, wh...

Staff Report Brown Santa The Hays County Brown Santa program is looking for “Christmas elves” to assist with its annual money, canned goods and toy drive that will assist local families in need. The program consists of volunteers from the community and Hays County Sheriff’s Office. Last year, over 6...